literature
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The rise and fall of Andrew Tate
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History has always provided a plethora of fragile male egos, but in the past few years, certain toxic figures have become hot-button topics. It would not be unsurprising to name Andrew Tate as the 21st century’s leader of controversial men on the Internet. But after his arrest for human trafficking charges on Dec. 29, Tate’s…
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How old books can teach us modern lessons
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Classic literature’s relevance and significance in modern times have been found in the lessons they provide. Despite being written centuries ago, the ability of these stories to present concepts applicable today has spoken volumes as to the importance in maintaining the study of and appreciation for such written pieces. With there being an increase in…
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Wild Writers Literary Festival returns for 11th year
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From Oct. 28-30 the Wild Writers Literary Festival returned for another year of connecting Canadian writers and authors of all backgrounds and levels of experience. The annual event is hosted by The New Quarterly literary magazine. 2022 not only marked the 11th anniversary of the festival, but also a return to in person festivities. I…
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The continuing rise and popularity of fan fiction
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Many books published today are products of fanfiction. To those from previous generations who likely have never even heard the term before, this information may be quite shocking. For the uninitiated, the term “fanfiction” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “stories involving popular fictional characters that are written by fans and often posted on the Internet”…
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The Last Duel – Gruesome truths and modern connections
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Trigger warning: this article contains mentions of sexual assault. The Last Duel is based on the book of the same name by Eric Jager. Detailing the last officially recognized judicial duel in France, the novel is based on a true story of a woman’s fight to have her sexual assaulter punished for his vile actions.…
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No, intoxication is still not an excuse for sexual assault, despite how many petitions you’ve seen
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Recently, as I browse daily through my various social media timelines to see what’s happening outside my little quarantine bubble, I’ve noticed a crucial flaw in our current world of chaos: misinformation. One of the biggest problems in media providing such easy access to the news all over the world is the danger of constant…
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Bill Cosby faces jail time
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It was in 2014 when sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby first went viral. Nearly four years later, he has finally been convicted of aggravated assault. Cosby’s first trial was in June 2017 — it ended in a mistrial. He was retried by a jury on April 26, 2018 and was ultimately found guilty of…
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Accurate portrayals of sexual assault on television are important
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Since the end of May, BBC Casualty has been airing a storyline surrounding sexual assault involving two of the main characters. Casualty has been running for over 30 years and has often tackled hard-hitting content, but sometimes misses the mark. When it was announced that the show would be airing this specific storyline, myself and…
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Harvey Weinstein’s crimes are disgusting, but not surprising
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Harvey Weinstein has dominated media headlines lately due to an increasing onslaught of accusations made against him regarding many alleged acts of sexual assault. I wish I could say that finding out about this news shook me to my core, but it didn’t. Reading about his repugnant behaviour detailed in a gripping article from The…
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BREAKING: Class action lawsuit filed against WRPS
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Two former female constables have filed a class action lawsuit against the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) for systemic and institutional gender-based discrimination and harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault, as reported by 570 News earlier this morning. The former constables, Angelina Rivers and Sharon Zehr, reported that they were subjected to routine harassment and…
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