Do you not believe social media has profoundly affected the way we live in the last couple of years? According to Statistics Canada, 9 in...
When I was young, we would walk along the streets of our city, marveling at its modernization. It was the 50s, and Tehran was one...
Sex education is a crucial part of the learning experience of everyone, but because of the contentious nature of talking about sex, even in a...
In light of my previous piece about fashion being problematic and fast fashion, in particular, I came to the conclusion that we, as humans, made...
This year alone has caused a whirlwind of controversy and divide with the killings and brutality regarding people of color. Video evidence shows that despite...
TW: MENTIONS OF DEATH, GENOCIDE, AND VIOLENCE This past week, the world was shattered with the news of the remains of 215 children at the...
When I was little, I was told that the world favors people who are willing to try. “Take a chance, because you never know if...
“Surrogacy” is a medical term that has emerged with the development of human reproductive technology. Many surrogacy proponents claim that “surrogacy is a voluntary bargain...
Considered to be one of, if not the worst nuclear disasters in history, the Chernobyl disaster took place on April 26, 1986, in Pripyat, Ukraine....
Earlier this week I wrote an article explaining what Rainbow Capitalism is and why it’s problematic. In that article, I went fairly in-depth to what...
The rapid and unprecedented changes in learning environments during the pandemic have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the education students have been receiving. Besides...
It is a huge opportunity for me to live in a diverse community of people from different races living in one place, one country. It...
The covid-19 virus has disrupted our everyday lives in unfortunate ways. Many believe the pandemic is a blessing in disguise while for the most part,...
TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, WAR CRIMES, GENOCIDE After the failure of the League of Nations and the establishment of the United Nations, many...
If you are a Harry Potter fan, you would be very familiar with the fan community’s love for Severus Snape. The long-lasting love Snape has...
Why Are There Anti-Mask and Anti-Lockdown Protests Taking Place During the Stay-at-Home Order?
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Across Canada, hundreds of anti-mask and anti-lockdown rallies have taken place, leaving Canadians confused and frustrated by the lack of care these protests exhibit. A...
The User Agreement That Takes 40 Minutes to Read: How Does the Apps “Exploit” Your Privacy?
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Do you often receive harassing phone calls and text messages from unknown organizations? If the answer is yes, your online privacy may have been disclosed....
Ah, late May is finally here: the weather is getting warmer, the sunlight lasts far longer, the leaves and grass are lush and aplenty, and...
Beauty is a complex social concept that exists in various ways across every culture. Over time, beauty trends and expectations have changed along with the...
As much as I love being an African-American, there are often many struggles I face in my everyday life. Most of which my friends are...
I have been on trial since the day I was born. In every social, academic, or professional environment I have participated in, the shade of...
I think I can speak for many when I say the past year has been rough. Online school, mass amounts of deadlines, and fat stacks...
TW: MENTIONS OF SUICIDE, EATING DISORDERS, AND OTHER MENTAL ILLNESSES May is mental health awareness month, and over a year into a global pandemic, it...
I opened my first ever mystery novel at the age of 12. The pocketbook version of The Hound of Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle–it...
TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, GENOCIDE, SEXUAL SLAVERY WHO ARE THE YAZIDI PEOPLE Have you heard of the Yazidi people and their rich culture...
Humanity is on a constant journey to advance technology. With advanced technology, people can redefine society, progressing into a Type I civilization, which is a...
Imagine you’re exhausted after work and you’re on the subway browsing your phone. All of a sudden a disgusting penis picture appears in front of...
On May seventeenth, Kendall Jenner took to her Instagram to advertise that her tequila brand called 818 will soon be available for purchase in California...
“Wow, your family must be loaded.” I stood frozen in complete surprise after hearing this reply. I had just introduced myself to the girl sitting...
WHAT ARE REFUGEES? Refugees, migrants, immigrants are all terms thrown around in the mass media, with varying opinions about what they truly mean. Debates surrounding...
Usually, I’m a very opinionated (and somewhat annoying) person, but I genuinely do not have an answer to my title question. I’d like to, but...
Unless you live under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard about TikTokers and Youtubers competing against each other and professional fighters in the ring. Despite...
Being vegan is considered healthy and ideal for aiming a healthy body and mind, and beneficial for the environment, totally a win-win. However, it is...
As the United States is becoming more diverse on various levels such as socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, or race, the changes in the apparent demographics...
TW: MENTIONS OF POLICE BRUTALITY AND DEATH. On Friday, May 15th, New York City Pride announced that they are banning law enforcement and NYPD from...
The pursuit for global dominance and exerting force over the less powerful have existed for as long as humankind. Wars, conflict, and civil unrest all...
I want to preface this article by saying that usually, I try to keep humor in my writing—I like to make myself and my readers...
If you have seen any TV shows portraying Asian teenagers, you would know that many of these characters share a mutual quality, a stereotype–that they...
If a picture is worth a thousand words,I have composed novels for my friends on Snapchat.How many Zoom calls is my sanity worthAnd how much...
According to Harvard University, 40% of the food produced in the United States is thrown away before it can be eaten. These include many foods...
With advancements in technology, education has naturally evolved to incorporate new technologies and advanced tools in the classroom. Especially within the past year, with the...
You might be reading the word misogynoir and wonder if it’s a typo, but the term was coined in 2008 by Moya Bailey, an African...
Strolling down crumbling cobblestones, sipping on Aperol Spritzes, and admiring ancient fresco paintings have long been staples of a classic Roman holiday. Every year, millions...
How much money will be quietly squeezed out of you in your lifetime as a woman that you shouldn’t have to pay for? Why are...
The month of May is dedicated to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month- a time in which Asian and Pacific islanders are celebrated in...
When I got my very first tattoo, I was twenty-one. I was still working towards my undergraduate degree in English, and I was working two...
TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, WAR, VIOLENCE We once lived in these streets, in these houses. Now we walk displaced and forgotten, forced to...
When I was eight years old, I fell in love. It was not the typical kind of love confessed on the school playground, where partners...
Pre Covid-19 life was synonymous with grind culture. People were working multiple jobs, university students were struggling to work alongside their course load, and graduates...
If anyone out there is similar to me, one of my habits is when I study, I need the music flowing through my ear so...
