People-pleasing is ruining your life
I am a chronic people-pleaser. For as long as I can remember I have been relentlessly trying to make people around me like me or…
mental health
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…
The truth behind social media addiction
I realized social media was becoming a problem for me when I sat down to watch Instagram Reels for what I thought was a few minutes…
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…
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…
A year in review
Throughout the year we’ve covered difficult topics in the Manitoban’s comment section. Inflation, food insecurity, corporate greed, Donald Trump’s re-election, global conflict and many other…
Getting enough sleep is not optional
The world we live in seems busier than ever. Most people feel like there is always so much to do and rarely ever any time…
One month down, three to go
At the beginning of October, I read an article on the Harvard Summer School blog about celebrating small wins. It details the importance of acknowledging…
Being average is acceptable
I have always been an exceptionally average person. My grades were always mediocre at best, always obtaining either Bs or Cs so much, so my…
Breaking the silence: Consent and sexual violence
Over the summer break, I was job searching on the UM Connect page and came across an advertisement for the position of Healthy Relationships regulator….