Mental Health Awareness on Campus
This article contains a discussion about mental health. The opinions and views expressed by the author are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice and should not be…
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Friendship, Fics and Feelings: How Fandoms Support Mental Health
It all starts with a moment. A specific line in a song that caught us in our feelings. A character on screen that perfectly captures our pain or struggles. A…
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Blackbird Roost
The tap dripped. The walls shuffled. Thin and reedy, cement and dust flaked like grey snow with every elicited movement. The rats scrabbled and clawed in the distance, a writhing…
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The A-Word
I see the Thing on my twelfth birthday. The doctor is still speaking to my mother in a language that isn’t foreign but might as well be, jargon my brain…
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Sweet Child O’ Mine
Ever since I was a little child, all that my eyes took in was my mother. My father was wonderful, don’t get me wrong, but he was working all day,…
Not Your Aesthetic: South Asian Culture is Not Just a Trend
Ever heard of ‘chai tea latte’? Or colour run? Farah earrings? Christian Yoga? Beaded and embroidered tops? Scandinavian scarves? There’s a high possibility of having heard of at least one…
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Life of Pi: When Boy and Beast Trudge Through Seas
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers of the film Life of Pi Introduction We all love a good classic. One particularly beloved tale is The Jungle Book. It tells the story…
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Elitism In Education
That stack of books for your next semester? It's probably a lot more expensive than you think. Students everywhere are feeling the pinch as the cost of books climbs higher…
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Embracing Hope
The following article discusses topics of a sensitive nature. Some readers may find the following content disturbing and/ or controversial. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the article belong…
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The Formula Behind Superhero Films
Superhero films can be a hit or a miss. In 2022, 7 out of the top 10 most in-demand blockbuster films were superhero movies. However, by 2023, many superhero films…