If genetics makes me a woman, what makes me a Muslim woman?
It is well understood that our sex is predetermined. Before even the first beat of our hearts, our genes determine our tangible futures. We become…
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20 Years Later, Violence Against Women Prevails
Twenty years ago on Dec. 6, 1989, a lone man walked into Ecole Polytechnique intent on killing women. Fourteen women were singled out for their…
The Caster Semenya sex scandal
Caster Semenya is an 18-year-old sprinter from South Africa who won the gold medal in the 800-meter race this past summer at the World Championships…
Energy drinks: risky or rewarding?
en•er•gy drink ˈɛn- ər-dʒi drɪŋk -noun. A beverage consumed to supply mental and physical stimulation for a short period time. Twenty-four hours in a day…
The science of sleep deprivation
Amidst studying for exams, handing in assignments, going to work and whatever time is left for socializing, sleep comes last in the books for many…
Feel younger without technology
In reality, there are many things we can do to feel younger, or at least to feel close to our real ages. According to the…
Wii Fit age vs. real age
On Friday, Oct. 30, prompted by one reporter’s outrage over a Nintendo Wii Fit estimating her age at 40, in the name of journalistic integrity…
Up in smoke
When I was a young kid, my father told me that when he started smoking he and his friends always said they would quit once…
Addressing violence through empowerment
An integral aspect of any person’s health and well-being involves feeling a sense of personal security. Unfortunately, for many people, this sense of safety is…
Get ‘er done
If you find yourself using any of these excuses for your lack of exercise, be prepared to read my glorious refutations and have the rug…