Thanksgiving cannot be discussed without acknowledging the colonial and imperialist implications of the holiday. The idea of a holiday being surrounded around gratitude while simultaneously reminding indigenous people of the trauma their ancestors endured is part of the problematic history of America. But centuries removed from the original events that took place, in a vacuum, Thanksgiving is arguably the...
The 1980s were a decade filled with amazing movies, vibrant trends and great culture. I am a true ‘80s enthusiast and if I could go back in time, I would choose this era to live in. However, while the fashion and movies are top-tier, the most impactful part of this decade was undoubtedly the music. From solo artists to...
There are many TV genres in the world of entertainment, such as drama, reality and romance. As a TV enthusiast, I have watched many shows from different genres. But out of all the reality and romance shows, there is one specific genre that stands out as my absolute favorite and the best genre ever — sitcoms!
Sitcoms are a type...
We’ve all had those days where nothing can save us from that dreaded midday slump. Not coffee, nicotine and especially not your monotone chemistry professor trying to convince you that amino acids are exciting.
This is where the art of napping comes in. If executed correctly, a nap can rid you of your exhaustion and leave you feeling energetic and...
The 1980s were a decade filled with amazing movies, vibrant trends and great culture. I am a true ‘80s enthusiast and if I could go back in time, I would choose this era to live in. However, while the fashion and movies are top-tier, the most impactful part of this decade was undoubtedly the music. From solo artists to...
Moving into a new apartment is exciting, but it can also be stressful and expensive. When I moved into my place in North District, I had to make a lot of decisions about where to put my limited time and money. Naturally, I focused on the essentials — the kitchen and the bathroom.
These are the parts of an apartment...
In the United States (U.S.), the First Amendment guarantees your freedom of speech. This means that the government cannot arrest or prosecute you for expressing your views. However, this protection does not fully apply to private individuals or organizations. Employers, sponsors and members of the public are free to respond to your speech, which may result in job loss,...
A couple of years ago, I witnessed a classmate delete an old tweet in the middle of a lecture after her friends in a group chat dug it up and started gossiping about it. I remember her whispering to me in fear, saying something along the lines of, “If I get cancelled over that tweet from 2015, just know...
While browsing TheGuardian.com, I saw an image of a man in flag-patterned overalls, cowboy boots and a t-shirt that read, "Trump's Tweets Matter." The picture reminded me of a political meme, but to this man, his patriotic cowboy aesthetic was absolutely serious.
This has become even more of a trend in the United States (U.S.), where patriotism has become a...
Every April, Earth Day floods our feeds with nature shots, recycled quotes and eco-guilt-driven posts. Does this actually help climate action? The short answer is no. As much as we want these posts to create meaningful change, they don’t. Instead, they create a false sense of contribution, allowing inaction to masquerade as environmentalism.
However, let’s be clear: creating these Earth...