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A review of The Hundred Years War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi
November 28, 2023Content warning: discussions of genocide. Rashid Khalidi’s book, The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine, is an essential read if you want to understand the history of Palestine. The notion that this history is too complicated to understand is often used as a means to dismiss Palestinian voices and stifle meaningful dialogue with Palestinian narratives. Khalidi’s work dismantles this, offering a clear and accessible account that underscores colonialism’s role in shaping the history of Palestine. Drawing not only from his academic expertise but also personal experiences, Khalidi weaves together a compelling narrative that places significant responsibility on the British, Americans, and…
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Mexican Gothic reimagines colonial horror stories
November 9, 2023Content warning: brief mention of eugenics and colonialism. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia will leave you unsettled, frightened, and absolutely horrified. Just thinking about it sends a chill down my spine. Halloween may be over, but this horrifying gothic mystery…
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East Side Story sheds a new light on the PNE
November 7, 2023Content warning: mention of Japanese internment camps. Founded in 1910, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) nestled in Hastings Park in East Vancouver is considered a hallmark of Vancouver by many. For over 113 years (and counting), the PNE has managed…
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Roaming accurately portrays the messy and exciting navigation of young adulthood
October 24, 2023As a fourth-year university student, I still hesitate when referring to myself as an adult. All my peers and I appear to be at drastically different phases of lives, even though we’re the same age. This is the age when…
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Must-read books by Indigenous authors
June 13, 2023[caption id="attachment_125483" align="alignnone" width="198"] PHOTO: Courtesy of One World[/caption] Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine This contemporary collection of stories is rated just over four stars on Goodreads, though in my opinion, it deserves five. Fajardo-Anstine crafts “a narrative…
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