Respecting boundaries with parasocial relationships
It is easy to become immersed in the world of social media. Following influencers that pique your interests is exactly the type of escapism one…
Teegan Gillich
Aberdeen: A powerful story of survival and resilience
Aberdeen, the feature directorial debut from Ryan Cooper and Eva Thomas, made waves at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) with its gripping portrayal of…
The cost of fast fashion and losing tradition to trends
I watched an interview with Ratna Pathak, a renowned actress and theatre artist in India. She mentioned “we are going to lose [the textile], maybe…
Overcoming obstacles and garnering global attention
In today’s world, doors of opportunities that were once closed for persons with disabilities are rapidly being broken down with each achievement accomplished. From scientific…
Researching Rett syndrome
Rett syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that occurs in 1 out of every 10,000 female births. Infants with the syndrome generally develop normally for…
Ozempic obsession: How big pharma profits from panic
If you’ve been to the movie theatre lately, your ears drums might’ve been blown by the obnoxious Ozempic ad with poor sound editing. An upbeat…
Consumerism and its gaping jaw
A while back, I was scrolling on TikTok or Instagram. I don’t exactly remember what short-form content medium I was consuming to rot my brain….
Breaking down nutrition
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, up to 80 per cent of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented by making healthy life…
Health and dental plan presented at UMSU meeting
Details of the UMSU health and dental plan by Studentcare was presented at the Sept. 4 UMSU board of directors meeting. Ali Versi, the program…
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,…