Lost in Her Shadow
I was born 2 years and 2 days after my older sister Lydia. We were always really close. We had shared birthday parties. We shared a room....
Kanya Navanathan
- May 9
Mindy Kaling and Me
“Omigod you look just like Selena Gomez.” “Wow you have hair exactly like Merida’s in Brave.” “You would be a perfect Cinderella for...
Kris Kaliyani
- May 6
Representation In Media
~By Kris Kaliyani~ Everyone has idols they want to be like, but for that relationship with media to be healthy in any way, our idols have...
Maia Ross
- May 2
Have You Ever Thought about What You Would See in a Boggart?
Have you ever thought about what you would see in a boggart? I have. I'd see a mirror version of myself as I am my worst enemy and I am...
Michelle G., Tasnia R.
- Apr 23
Sick of Basic Love Tropes in Books? Read These!
Tired of basic love tropes? Try our book recs: Wonder / Familial Love Written by R.J Palacio , Wonder is the extraordinary story of a...
Amilya Wilson
- Apr 19
Hey Brother, I Love You
By: Amilya Wilson On the last day of August, 2021, my younger brother had a brain aneurysm. He was 15 and alone when it happened....
Merdeka Miles
- Apr 11
The Role of Self-Love in Success
I’ve been asked countless times how I “do it all.” Many people have been asked the same thing; it’s become a whole culture to praise...
Saskia Scarce
- Apr 6
Conversations
By: Saskia Scarce “You are a good conversationalist”, says a person that I have known for years. I smile instantly. “You are such a good...
Jana Zdravkovska
- Jan 30
Social Media and Self Image
Since 2009, hospital admissions for non-fatal self-harm in girls ages fifteen to nineteen have gone up by 62% (Turning Life On, November 5).
Amilya Wilson
- Jan 19
The Politics of Saturday Night Live: How the Presidency Affects the Media
“Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” These words are familiar to any casual viewer of late-night television. Saturday Night Live...
Kanya Navanathan
- Jan 12
Faking Illnesses Online: What You Need to Know
I preface this article by saying I have ADHD. This means that my experiences with both of these online communities comes from a place of...
Dounia Said Bakar
- Jan 9
New Year, New Diet: The Problem with Diet Culture
The New Year comes with excitement and optimism. People create vision boards and resolutions to have a prosperous year. New Year’s...
Siobhan Kelly
- Jan 5
“Mom, I want to write a book:” Risha Chaurasia
“I want to write a book!” declared bright-eyed 8-year old Risha to her parents one evening. “Go for it!” they said, smiling. And she did!...
Victoria Wallis
- Jan 2
Academic Validation: All For Someone Else
Remember when we used to get those shiny “great job” stickers in elementary school? Well, I’m in high school now, and I still find myself...
Samira Farah
- Dec 29, 2021
Is Tiktok The New Home for Pro-Ana Content?
Trigger Warning The following article contains discussion of topics relating to disordered eating. Please do not keep scrolling in an...
Siobhan Kelly
- Dec 15, 2021
We’re Inhaling Microplastics Everyday.
In recent decades, plastic production levels have skyrocketed to a deadly degree, and as humans continue to generate over 400 million...
Saskia Scarce
- Dec 14, 2021
The Abandonment of Social Duty at the Border
Adapted from an academic essay* The facade of the American Dream creates the illusion that America is a safe space for immigrants. This...
Kris Kaliyani
- Dec 10, 2021
Toxic Masculinity and Homophobia
“Be a man,” is a phrase I’ve become very used to hearing when confronted with a problem. “Deal with it like a man,” they say. I can say...
Michelle Gopaul
- Dec 4, 2021
COP26 - The Met Gala of International Climate Politics
Lights, Cameras, but where was the real climate action? COP26 was more than just a conference—it was a spectacle. The multi-week...
Siobhan Kelly
- Dec 1, 2021
The Ontario Government donates Period Products but neglects Intersectionality
In recent years, the Canadian government has attempted to increase their involvement in humanitarian efforts for women as pressure from...
Dounia Said Bakar
- Aug 26, 2021
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Did the economic benefits outweigh the health risks?
The Olympic torch relay began in Fukushima on March 24th, 2021 with Japanese soccer player, Azusa Iwashimizu being the first to bear the...
Kanya Navanathan
- Aug 26, 2021
Gone Girlhood: How Young Girls are being Sexualized Faster than Ever
If I described a teen girl who made it big on social media for dressing and acting promiscuously, would you know what I am talking about?...
Dounia Said Bakar
- Aug 4, 2021
Black History Education in Ontario: Biased and Undertaught
Olivier le Jeune, the first recorded Black enslaved person, arrived in New France (Canada) in 1628. Since then, people of African descent...
Saskia Scarce
- Jul 27, 2021
Broken Combs, Texturizer, Numb Legs and Hair Grease
Broken combs, texturizer, numb legs and hair grease. These words summarize my hair journey perfectly. As an Afro-Caribbean woman, my hair...
Sadie Inglis
- Jul 16, 2021
Are we Innocent?
As a Canadian, it is very easy to focus on the conflict in the United States. Constant media coverage of everything south of the border...
Candace McIntosh
- May 31, 2021
Women: Intelligent and Stylish
“Women: Intelligent and Stylish” TikTok user @lolaokola has probably created one of my favourite short videos to date. In the video, she...
Aundréa Henry
- May 26, 2021
The Iranian Green Movement and Its Relation to the Palestinian Struggle
The Situation and Significance to Society June 2009: an Iranian election was rigged and the Iranian Green movement was formed. Iranian...
Tasnia Rahman
- May 22, 2021
Representation in Marvel
‘I am Iron Man’. These famous words uttered by RDJ in 2008 ushered in a new era for Marvel Entertainment. Since then, Marvel movies have...
Alexandra Grammenopoulos
- May 20, 2021
“Not All Men”: Dealing With the Phenomena, Exposing the Fallacy
“Not all men” - the cliché response used as a rebuttal when a woman shares her experiences. It’s true, not all men are sexists, rapists,...
Dounia Said Bakar
- May 10, 2021
Ramadan 2021: With a new lifestyle comes new traditions
Ramadan and its importance Ramadan is the ninth month in the lunar Islamic calendar. Muslims all around the world lookout for new moon...
Sadie Inglis
- Apr 22, 2021
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
TW: Throughout this article, there will be discussion of sexual assault/harassment, and the issues that come along with this. While it is...
Michelle Gopaul
- Apr 18, 2021
#HandsOffMyHijab - France votes to ban the Hijab for young women under 18
On March 30th, the French senate voted on a bill that would result in prohibiting girls under 18 years old from wearing the Hijab in...
Emerson Williams
- Apr 2, 2021
President Biden’s Airstrike of Syria
A report and opinion piece by Emerson Williams. Only 26 days into his presidency, President Joe Biden approved his first military action;...
Tasnia Rahman
- Mar 28, 2021
Bangladeshi Heritage Month
Background ‘You immigrated here, that’s so cool. Where are you from?’ ‘Bangladesh’ ‘Sorry where is that?’ ‘Oh, it is a Southasian country...
Hayden Lysecki
- Mar 22, 2021
LONG HAIR IS COMMUNISM
“We condemned them, our children, for seeking a different future. We hated them for their flowers, for their love, and for their...
Saskia Scarce
- Mar 15, 2021
Small Businesses: The Heart of Our Economy
The resiliency of business owners in the uphill battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. *This article was written on February 11th, 2021....
Alexandra Grammenopoulos
- Mar 12, 2021
Gender Inequality in Sports
When it comes to inequality in sports, the most significant topic of conversation has been female athletes being paid less than their...
Tasnia Rahman
- Mar 11, 2021
The Myanmar Coup
Myanmar: a South-East Asian country currently facing massive civil unrest following a military takeover in early February. The army...
Sophia Sirmis
- Mar 10, 2021
Winter Reads
Whether you love to read, want to read more or are looking for something new, this list will definitely have a book you’ll want to check...
Fariya Nasir
- Mar 7, 2021
A Guide For Beginners: Investing In Stocks
Given the unprecedented times, people are struggling to make ends meet, let alone meet their short or long-term financial goals. Granted...
Siobhan Kelly
- Mar 3, 2021
AOC & The Political Veil
What happens after the Capitol attacks? News Headlines on January 6th, 2021: “The unfolding of ‘home-grown fascism’ in U.S. Capitol...
Evelyn Karma
- Mar 1, 2021
The Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol Act: A Small Step in the Right Direction
Warning: This article’s subject is Intimate Partner Violence (more commonly referred to as domestic violence) A rarely discussed problem...
Lauren Eaton
- Feb 28, 2021
Turning a Pandemic Birthday into a Pand-EPIC Birthday!
I don’t know much about you, but I feel that it’s safe to assume that you have a birthday this year. Whether you’re just entering your...
Makayla Windross
- Feb 26, 2021
Black Women in Stem
INTRODUCTION As it draws near to the end of Black History Month, we must acknowledge and pay homage to the Black women who have made...
Michelle Gopaul
- Feb 24, 2021
Biden Administration Accomplishments Through Executive Orders
On January 20th when the Biden administration was officially sworn in, the 46th president wasted no time getting to work. Within his...
Sophie Mustonen
- Feb 22, 2021
Infinite Beauty by Fariya Nasir
Fariya Nasir is a student who has a passion for art and activism. She is a dedicated and hardworking member here at A Teen Perspective...
Magdalena Grammenopoulos
- Feb 19, 2021
Skin-folk: The Impact of Colourism in the Media on Black Women
Introduction Colourism has acted as a social barrier within the black community and continues to play a significant role in their...
Elliot Dixon-Williamson
- Feb 16, 2021
Go Camping
If you’ve read any of my previous articles, it's clear that I tend to focus on pretty serious current events, however, this time I’m...
Nia May
- Feb 12, 2021
My Identity as a Second-generation Canadian
I was born in Canada, but neither of my parents were. My dad was born in Guyana, a country in the West-Indies. My mom was born on the...
Fariya Nasir
- Feb 9, 2021
Following a Passion
Growing up many of our actions are motivated by the things we see happening around us. From watching superheroes to wanting to become...