Facing Uncertainty
So now, we’re here: in lockdown with no end in sight. It’s been a few weeks, coming up to one month, of staying at home and isolating for...
Dianne Victor (York U ‘21)
Dianne Victor (York U ‘21)
Dianne Victor is a Communication Studies student with a passionate flair for the creative arts. Currently in her third country of residence, she loves to explore the city and find new hidden gems.
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Agreeing to Disagree: Why You Need to Pop Your Filter Bubble
Imagine being in a conversation with someone: a friend, a relative, a stranger that you just met. You share stories and laughs with each...
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The Non-American’s Guide to Washington DC
As a non-American, I never thought much of DC. Aside from knowing that it’s the center of the United States government, it wasn’t really on...
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Seven Hairstyles for Naturally Curly Hair
If you’ve recently started wearing out your naturally curly hair (or have been for a while), you probably know that it can be challenging...
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Things To Look Forward To This 2020
It’s the beginning of a new year (and decade) and we’re not well into the first few weeks of 2020. A lot happened in 2020, some good and...
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Top Pop Culture Moments of the 2010s
Can you believe that 2019 is almost over? Not only that, at the end of the month we’re going to be closing out another decade? It seems...
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The Art of Saying No
Have you ever felt pressured to say “yes” to something? Maybe a friend or a loved one invited you somewhere or asked you to do something...
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Toronto Restaurant Guide
Like many others, I love food. I love both cooking my own meals and going out to restaurants as a treat. Being such a multicultural city,...
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Fall Adventures Near Toronto
Summer is usually the time when everyone goes out and enjoys the sun but don’t let the cooler weather stop you from doing the same. Fall is...
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Film Photography in a Digital Culture
You might have noticed a couple of “vintage” items becoming popular again recently. Aside from fashion (like your beloved mom jeans and...
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Reducing Your Environmental Waste
Recently, a United Nations climate report stated that global temperatures have been steadily rising every year ( WMO Statement on the State...
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Things I Keep Learning as a University Student
School is such a unique time and experience, and university even more so. Each term is filled with new experiences and opportunities for...
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What To Know For Your First Tattoo
Over the past few years, tattoos have increasingly become normalized and socially accepted. More and more people have become interested in...
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Curly Hair 101
Curly hair is absolutely beautiful but tends to intimidate a lot of people. All the texture and volume looks great, but where does one even...
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Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
After high school, most of us went through the struggle of choosing a university. We would wait weeks hoping that we have good enough...
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The F Word
I remember playing around with my friends as a child. We’d spend hours running around and play fighting with each other. It wasn’t a rare...
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Black Owned Businesses To Support
There are a ton of amazing black business and entrepreneurs that have been killing the game! Black-owned business often struggle to get off...
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6 Figures That Have Helped Shape Black History
Black people have undergone great hardships and have fought long and hard for their rights and freedoms. They are a people who have...
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My Dream Date Would Be ...
Valentine’s Day is upon us once more! While I love the idea of love, I must admit that I’m not the most fond of this particular celebratory...
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When You Stigmatize Mental Illness
CONTENT WARNING: This article talks about mental health conditions and honest experiences regarding mental illness. If this article could...
