The pitfalls of smartphones
The advent of the smartphone, comprising of computing capabilities not originally associated with telephones, undeniably changed the way that humans operate and interact. In 1994,…
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U of M students shaken in wake of bloodshed in Bangladesh
The night after the police opened fire on a peaceful protester, Abu Sayed, I slept for only 45 minutes. The violent events that transpired in…
The “right side of history” does not yet exist
Shortly before the Nazi invasion of France forced him to flee Paris in May 1940, the German-Jewish philosopher Walter Benjamin wrote a harrowing essay that…
TikTok and the Kamala campaign: The intersection of pop culture and politics
Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, the Kamala Harris presidency campaign has made waves on the popular app TikTok. KamalaHQ, the…
Cozy to chaotic: My journey through the wild world of dating
After eight years in a cozy, safe relationship with my high school sweetheart, I plunged into the chaotic world of dating apps. We sat down…
From skeptic to scholar: my journey with Karl Marx
Karl Marx. A name that often evokes a mix of intrigue and apprehension. Before starting my master’s program, my understanding of Marx was likely what…
The essential art of yapping
I love getting to know people, but I hate networking. As soon as there are expectations of an exchange measured between what I can supply…
Midwest princess Chappell Roan reigns TikTok and pop
Chappell Roan has taken our cyborg world – and my heart – by storm. The 26-year-old, ultra-femme lesbian, hyperpop drag queen has exploded in popularity…
Youth are fighting the climate crisis
Climate change is something that a lot of people can get away with ignoring until they come face to face with it. My first clash…
Universal design for learning for an accessible classroom
Classroom design issues are important from an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) perspective. If we want a just campus at the University of Manitoba where…