Blackness is not a monolith

In Canadian media, when Black individuals are celebrated, their cultural identity is simplified under this single social label, seemingly for the convenience and comfort...

We can’t keep borrowing America’s story

In 2018, Canada made a historic decision to feature Viola Desmond on the $10 bill. In 1946, Desmond refused to leave the implicitly whites-only...

Student advocacy is a frontline defence against the war on Ukraine

Student advocacy has, historically, played a significant role in creating social change. For some, student advocacy is a necessary outlet to share one’s voice....

Brighter Side: Constantly caffeinated

Whether it’s a $1 gas station espresso shot that tastes like cardboard or a $9 overly sweetened latte with ludicrous foam art — coffee...

Not all sex workers have the same experience

There are sex workers who engage in the consensual exchange of sexual services of their own volition; some out of the prospect of financial...

You’re not better than polyamorous folks

I’m just going to cut to the chase: the hate around polyamory is weird. It comes from all sides of the political spectrum and...

We need to implement universal basic income

There are many instances where older generations would tell younger people to stop buying lattes and avocado toast. Maybe you haven’t heard this exact...

A letter to Premier David Eby

Dear Mr. Premier,  When you were first appointed to your position after the resignation of John Horgan, you promised to deliver tangible results on affordability...

The AI gender gap should not be mischaracterized as a skill issue

“Raise your hand if you use AI regularly in some capacity.” The atmosphere in the classroom instantly tensed — was this seemingly harmless question...

There is a need for third spaces in the roommate economy

In what I call the roommate economy, third spaces serve a rangier function. Third spaces are places that are not home (first) or school/work...