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....
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A Teen Perspective
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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...