Amilya WilsonMay 16Lost 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 NavanathanMay 10Mindy 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 KaliyaniMay 6Representation 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 RossMay 2Have 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 23Sick 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 WilsonApr 19Hey 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 MilesApr 12The Role of Self-Love in SuccessI’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 ScarceApr 6ConversationsBy: 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 ZdravkovskaJan 30Social Media and Self ImageSince 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 WilsonJan 19The 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 NavanathanJan 12Faking Illnesses Online: What You Need to KnowI 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 BakarJan 9New Year, New Diet: The Problem with Diet CultureThe New Year comes with excitement and optimism. People create vision boards and resolutions to have a prosperous year. New Year’s...
Siobhan KellyJan 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 WallisJan 2Academic Validation: All For Someone ElseRemember 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 FarahDec 29, 2021Is 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 KellyDec 15, 2021We’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 ScarceDec 14, 2021The Abandonment of Social Duty at the BorderAdapted from an academic essay* The facade of the American Dream creates the illusion that America is a safe space for immigrants. This...
Kris KaliyaniDec 10, 2021Toxic 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 GopaulDec 4, 2021COP26 - The Met Gala of International Climate PoliticsLights, Cameras, but where was the real climate action? COP26 was more than just a conference—it was a spectacle. The multi-week...
Siobhan KellyDec 1, 2021The Ontario Government donates Period Products but neglects IntersectionalityIn recent years, the Canadian government has attempted to increase their involvement in humanitarian efforts for women as pressure from...
Dounia Said BakarAug 27, 2021Tokyo 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 NavanathanAug 27, 2021Gone Girlhood: How Young Girls are being Sexualized Faster than EverIf 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 BakarAug 5, 2021Black History Education in Ontario: Biased and UndertaughtOlivier le Jeune, the first recorded Black enslaved person, arrived in New France (Canada) in 1628. Since then, people of African descent...
Saskia ScarceJul 27, 2021Broken Combs, Texturizer, Numb Legs and Hair GreaseBroken combs, texturizer, numb legs and hair grease. These words summarize my hair journey perfectly. As an Afro-Caribbean woman, my hair...
Sadie InglisJul 17, 2021Are 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...
Avery PlivelicJun 9, 2021Newfangled Dynamics of LeftismIn the age of socially hyperaware teens, constantly exposed to every way in which the world suffers conflict, it's only natural for young...
Candace McIntoshJun 1, 2021Women: 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 HenryMay 27, 2021The Iranian Green Movement and Its Relation to the Palestinian StruggleThe Situation and Significance to Society June 2009: an Iranian election was rigged and the Iranian Green movement was formed. Iranian...
Tasnia RahmanMay 23, 2021Representation 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 GrammenopoulosMay 21, 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 BakarMay 11, 2021Ramadan 2021: With a new lifestyle comes new traditionsRamadan and its importance Ramadan is the ninth month in the lunar Islamic calendar. Muslims all around the world lookout for new moon...
Sadie InglisApr 23, 2021Sexual Assault Awareness MonthTW: Throughout this article, there will be discussion of sexual assault/harassment, and the issues that come along with this. While it is...
Michelle GopaulApr 19, 2021#HandsOffMyHijab - France votes to ban the Hijab for young women under 18On 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 WilliamsApr 3, 2021President Biden’s Airstrike of SyriaA report and opinion piece by Emerson Williams. Only 26 days into his presidency, President Joe Biden approved his first military action;...
Tasnia RahmanMar 29, 2021Bangladeshi Heritage MonthBackground ‘You immigrated here, that’s so cool. Where are you from?’ ‘Bangladesh’ ‘Sorry where is that?’ ‘Oh, it is a Southasian country...
Hayden LyseckiMar 23, 2021LONG 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 ScarceMar 16, 2021Small Businesses: The Heart of Our EconomyThe resiliency of business owners in the uphill battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. *This article was written on February 11th, 2021....
Alexandra GrammenopoulosMar 12, 2021Gender Inequality in SportsWhen it comes to inequality in sports, the most significant topic of conversation has been female athletes being paid less than their...
Tasnia RahmanMar 11, 2021The Myanmar CoupMyanmar: a South-East Asian country currently facing massive civil unrest following a military takeover in early February. The army...
Sophia SirmisMar 10, 2021Winter ReadsWhether 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 NasirMar 7, 2021A Guide For Beginners: Investing In StocksGiven the unprecedented times, people are struggling to make ends meet, let alone meet their short or long-term financial goals. Granted...
Siobhan KellyMar 3, 2021AOC & The Political VeilWhat happens after the Capitol attacks? News Headlines on January 6th, 2021: “The unfolding of ‘home-grown fascism’ in U.S. Capitol...
Evelyn KarmaMar 1, 2021The Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol Act: A Small Step in the Right DirectionWarning: This article’s subject is Intimate Partner Violence (more commonly referred to as domestic violence) A rarely discussed problem...
Lauren EatonFeb 28, 2021Turning 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 WindrossFeb 26, 2021Black Women in StemINTRODUCTION 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 GopaulFeb 24, 2021Biden Administration Accomplishments Through Executive OrdersOn January 20th when the Biden administration was officially sworn in, the 46th president wasted no time getting to work. Within his...
Sophie MustonenFeb 22, 2021Infinite Beauty by Fariya NasirFariya 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 GrammenopoulosFeb 19, 2021Skin-folk: The Impact of Colourism in the Media on Black WomenIntroduction Colourism has acted as a social barrier within the black community and continues to play a significant role in their...
Elliot Dixon-WilliamsonFeb 16, 2021Go CampingIf 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 MayFeb 12, 2021My Identity as a Second-generation CanadianI 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...