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Being an advocate for others in today’s world
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In May 2020, we saw individuals and communities from around the world unite with the Black Lives Matter movement while marching in various cities to protest the police brutality involved in the death of George Floyd. And recently, anti-Asian bias has been used to describe the murder motive in the Atlanta spa shootings. This past…
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Editor’s note: Give yourself more credit
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Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been heavily reflecting on how far I’ve come as a person, especially within the last four years of my life. I’m finding myself to be astounded by the simple things that I can now do with ease that I would’ve struggled with before. For example, where 17-year-old-me may…
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Social media isn’t the problem, it’s you
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Social media has such a large reputation for presenting a false reality, setting unattainable expectations, and stealing time from us, that we actually forget who is in charge. Yeah, that person is us. We are in charge of the content we see! Every like, share, and comment shape our future social media experience; let’s dive…
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Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview and the royal Twitter storm
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The recent interview of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by Oprah Winfrey can be seen in many different ways. Was it a polemic against the royal family? An attack on the system of monarchy itself? Did it expose the attitudes of royals that had been kept in the dark? Was it, alternatively, an act of…
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Dr. Seuss books being recalled for racist images
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On Mar. 2, the Dr. Seuss Foundation pulled six of its books from publishing: And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, If I Ran the Zoo, McElligot’s Pool, On Beyond Zebra!, Scrambled Eggs Super! and The Cat’s Quizzer. As the Dr. Seuss Foundation owns the copyright for these books, no other publishing…
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Virtual currency and the issues of blockchain
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We have seen the intense progression of computer technology—blockchain and cryptocurrency are the results of advancing computer technology in our contemporary world. With cryptocurrency becoming increasingly popular, the Bank of Canada is looking for a way to capitalise on the crypto-boom by considering the introduction of a digital loonie. It makes sense for the Bank…
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Mr. Potato Head goes gender neutral
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As demands for inclusivity go viral, companies and brands are forced to make their products suit the interests of consumers. In February 2020, Hasbro toy company announced a rebranding of the iconic Mr. Potato Head to be more gender-inclusive. By dropping the “Mr.”, Hasbro will be selling a new toy kit featuring two large potatoes…
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Is there a problem with debate in University?
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Most contrarians, like myself, are known to be people who just like to argue, but I feel disagreement and the ability to effectively present and defend your points are as equally as important as the ideas behind the belief. To me, disagreement is not only a vital part of democracy, but also an important aspect…
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Indian farmers continue to protest, but why is no one talking about this?
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Back in December, I was standing in the Starbucks located on University Avenue and King Street, waiting for my order. Looking out the window, I saw a tow truck blocking the green-light traffic for a series of cars adorned with colourful posters and flags, honking their way through King Street. At the time, I knew…
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Is it really time to reopen our society?
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Spring is on its way. Sure, it’s still sub-zero temperatures and my tiny Nissan Micra can’t even make it off our street, but Wiarton Willie never saw his shadow, and when has that little guy ever given us a reason to doubt him? And as the nicer weather begins to roll in, it’s safe to…
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