Ojus Rawal
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An Artist’s Duty: The Tricky Balance Between Propriety and Expression
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In modern society, an artist’s ability to monetize their work comes with not only expanded rights, but critical responsibilities. Complying with music, copyright and administrative laws is crucial for successful commercialization. Yet legal compliance alone may not be cut. Should art also be subject to ethical standards prior to said monetization? The ambitious music executive would say no where the parents choosing family movie night may disagree. Precisely, freedom of expression and acceptable ethical conduct remains profusely debated. Private regulatory…
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Are New Years Resolutions Really Followed?
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The days following Christmas contain the most buzz — celebrations linger; the party continues, yet the focus adjusts to the new year. A time where loved ones are called, food is finished, and resolutions are made. From improving piano playing to renewing relationships these resolutions vary in difficulty and magnitude, yet they all beg the same eternal question: Will they be followed? Most answer yes feeling confident in their abilities to perform yet skepticism prevails. While the number of Canadians who are making resolutions continue…
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The Price of the Holidays, When Cheer Meets Consumption
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In our culture, Christmas celebration seems to be a time of festive decadence, splurging on shopping, decorations, and treats — the entire Home Alone package. Yet, our corporate culture is partly responsible for crafting such an impression. Holiday films and advertisements play a role in supplanting this image, the excessive department store shopping in Elf and the always perfect Hallmark Christmas movie. During each holiday season, corporations and the media become giddy, raising profit margins and eagerly waiting to capture the glitz, glamour and financial success the celebration of Christmas has to offer.…
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A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) — Caught in the Vortex of Sin
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A Southern belle’s facade, a brute’s raw dominance, and a sister caught in between — Kazan’s classic thrives not on heroes, but on the chaos of flawed humanity The film, A Streetcar Named Desire, has been hailed as masterful for many reasons, particularly for its lush setting, lively spectacle, and groundbreaking cinematic performances. While all…
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The Business Education Blind Spot: Soft Skills
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In corporate life today, having an undergraduate business degree and technical expertise may secure you a job in your field— however chances are slim. A 2024 study conducted by Deloitte indicates that 92% of companies now “prioritize soft skills over technical expertise.” (1) For years, a business education from a Canadian university at large meant…
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The 4 Nations face-off showcases Canadian identity
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Amidst international tariffs and tension, on Feb. 20, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid scored the decisive goal for a 3-2 victory, winning Canada the 4 Nations championship and possibly initiating a convincing political push-back. With a federal election likely coming, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the 47th President Donald Trump’s orders for full Canadian…
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