Why we try (and fail) at New Year’s resolutions
It’s that time again — the New Year. A fresh calendar, new beginnings and a chance to set lofty goals for the months ahead. It…
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Burnout stole my love for reading
Before I began university, I was an avid reader. I took pride in being able to lose myself in a book and come to find…
Why are workplace bullies still around?
Have you ever worked a job made miserable by the so-called office “mean girl?” Being harassed or given the silent treatment at work by one…
Academic warriors assemble!
In 2019, Marvel Studios released the film Avengers: Endgame as a direct sequel to their 2018 film Avengers: Infinity War. The 2018 film ends with…
Are we doing Christmas right?
Every Christmas for me is always spent trying to find the perfect gift for friends and family. The anxiety mounting daily to find a gift…
Public displays of irritation
Public display of affection, or PDA, immediately makes me think, “get a room.” Why flaunt an intimate moment in a public space and make everybody…
Friendship breakups hurt as much as romance
In our society today, it feels like we have somehow been conditioned to think of heartbreak only as the end result of a romantic relationship…
Is neighbourliness a lost art?
Whenever I tell a story about the apartment buildings I’ve lived in, it usually involves my neighbours. The girl with the three-legged dog, the loud…
Breaking boundaries: From the classroom to the photo pit
Nine months ago, I was halfway through my photography course at Red River College Polytech, working on a final portfolio assignment that felt both exciting…
Podcast by two poets provides comforting conversation
Sometimes, when I am walking my dog, driving to campus or cleaning my room, I turn on an episode of the Say More podcast. I…