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….
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Media consumption: Trapped in information planets
Media consumption has come to dominate our perception of reality and truth. In a world that prioritizes profit over information, our own media consumption habits…
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…
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…
The craziness of a double name
“Did your parents just really like your last name?” is the question I got whenever my second-grade teacher would call my name for attendance: Gurnoor…
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…
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…
Academic perfectionism: The silent struggle
I remember when I was first called a perfectionist. I sat across from my therapist with a confused expression. I was appalled, “how can I…
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…
Reconnecting families through storytelling
To a young child, picture books can instill a lifelong love of reading. But for many families, the incarceration of a parent can interfere with…