7 Things I learned from Trevor Noah’s “Born a Crime” — Admittedly, before I had read this book I had little information on what apartheid was. It was a time of institutional racial segregation that lasted until 1994, prior to philanthropist Nelson Mandela’s elect and that’s all I really knew. It always boggled me that the Canadian curriculum called for ancient…

Only the highly competitive make it to the finish line — It is true that introverts can have power in a world filled with loud people. However, undeniable is the access that extroverts have to success. As extrovert networking becomes easier, it's easier to appear charismatic, and more natural to outwardly showcase your talents. Nonetheless, this way of thinking is outdated…

Dear Pretty People, You are a product of categorical thinking and spectrum, in other words, human nature. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but what if the beholder was the entirety of society? Fine lines coated with capitalism, a smile rooted in colonialism, you bear the…

Education proceeds advocacy and allyship — On March 16th, 2021 the news was rampant with headlines that read “A white gunman was taken into custody after killing eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors, most of them women of Asian descent.” …

Mental health struggles can take different forms in a single being — When looking at previous generations, or even two decades ago, it would have been surprising to hear that someone was depressed. Nowadays, it's surprising when someone is not. The rates of suicide in America have increased by 26% between 2000 and 2016 alone. With increasing data on mental illness and…

Genetically modified organisms are our only chance at sustainable nutrition — When you think of the word organic what exactly comes to mind? Authentic? natural? and fresh? Organic food refers to the way that food is prepared. A vast majority of North Americans believe that organic food means healthier food. Organic simply means food that doesn’t contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs)…

The user-friendly solution guide on how to confidently pass your social interactions — Insecurities are rooted in fear, mainly the fear of how others may perceive you. We live in a society that puts our worth in our performance, accomplishments, possessions, and appearance. …