By Ayesha Khan You’ve probably heard the saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.” I’d like to add something to that. Most of us only give ourselves a few seconds to decide whether something impresses us or whether we should ignore it. In those few seconds, we form judgments based on the cover, not the content, not the person behind it. Unless we […]
By Yetunde "Abeni" Ojebola There's a particular kind of compliment that reveals everything. “She's brilliant…and beautiful too!” The surprise in the voice. The too. As if intelligence and a good face are two prizes that weren't supposed to land in the same pair of hands. As with a lot of manufactured binaries, we've been trained to see beauty and brains as black or white, as a […]
By Macey Misa Balancing the Court, the Classroom and the Reality Behind the Glamour Under the bright lights of Scotiabank Arena, on a movie set, or in the studio, professional dancers move in perfect synchronization as thousands of fans cheer around them. The routines look effortless, energetic, polished, and glamorous. For most viewers, these performances […]
Does what we wear actually change how confident and ready we feel, or is it just in our heads? By Ruthneldha Attilus Fashion is usually defined as a popular style of clothing at a certain time. Trends change, colours rotate, silhouettes evolve. But if we’re being honest, fashion is more than trends. It’s communication. Before we speak, before we explain who we are, before […]
By Ainaz Raiszadeh Every institution possesses its own grammar. Decisions that appear impersonal or opaque often follow a logic that becomes visible only once one learns how that grammar operates. A person may arrive with a story that carries the full weight of lived experience, yet institutions cannot encounter experience directly. They respond to records, to documents, to language that renders events intelligible […]
By Bani Galhotra Let’s face it–your bank account is crying louder than you did during finals. Between overpriced textbooks, emergency bubble tea runs, and that one subscription you swear you will cancel, being a university student is a full-time exercise in budgeting. So, what is the move? Side Hustles. University is the prime time to try out new things (besides weird instant noodle combos) Whether you are looking to make some extra cash, build your […]
By Simranjit Kaur This is the story of a teenager who always had something to say but slowly ran out of people who had the time to listen. That teenager is me. I have always been someone who processes life out loud. As a child, every day after school felt like a debriefing session; I would […]
By Bani Galhotra I started this blog to welcome lions to the space they did not know they needed. I have firsthand experience of how overwhelming university life can be – deadlines, resumes, finding your people, figuring out what matters. I also know how powerful it is when you find community, clarity, and confidence in yourselves. Whether it is navigating club fairs, decoding what “Co-op Program” is or testing out side hustles between classes, we all need a space that […]
By Harrish Santhuruselvan What and who is a divergent thinker? Divergent thinkers are those who typically use a spontaneous and unstructured method of thinking that produces original ideas and solutions. To answer the latter of who is a divergent thinker, that can be anyone, even you. Be a divergent thinker! Diverse thinking encourages creativity, adaptability, […]
By Shivan Mahadeo Have you ever been interested in how to promote longevity and live a healthy lifestyle? This blog is exactly what you have been looking for. From physical to mental health, we have you covered. Simply drinking more water or going for a brisk walk can make a considerable difference in your life. […]