School Strikes: A Student's Worst Enemy
Disclaimer: all opinions held in this article are of the author, and do not reflect HCYU's. It is no secret that the numerous school...
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire Film Review
In March, we celebrate women and their importance in our communities, from marching on the streets to watching them on the screen! Since...
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My Book Recommendations While Social Distancing
I’m a book lover. I love to read so whenever I’m feeling stressed, I turn to something I love: books. I also work in a bookstore so I have...
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Top 10 Covers that Absolutely Rock!
We always like to argue that the originals are better than the remakes. After all, that is where the initial concept for any material...
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Forgiving Loved Ones Lost
One topic that’s near and dear to my heart is forgiveness. I’ve become more self-aware within the past few years. This has influenced me to...
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Dear Friend
Why did you leave me, dear friend? I miss the way your gaze would interlock with mine I miss your quirky laugh and the way you would...
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The Unofficial York Guide to Bird Courses
It’s almost that time of year again when everyone is stressing about course selection, and we all start plotting out how we’ll live our...
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Keeping Up With the Kaleidoscope
Most of us are in university and are unfortunately a little too familiar with the feeling of having an overwhelming load of work piled up...
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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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Support for Wet’suwet’en
Two weeks ago, on February 25th, protestors who support Wet’suwet’en were arrested at the rail blockade in Toronto. “The protests have been...
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Not Irish Enough
I’m an Irish citizen, but I knew little about my culture. One of my fathers emigrated at a very young age, but I rarely saw him as I aged...
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My Top 7 Nostalgic Games
Foggy lakes, swimming lessons, libraries and my grandparents’ camp remind me of my childhood. Every time I jump in a pool, I remember the...
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Mental Illness Dos & Don’ts
View this post on Instagram #wellnesswednesday Sometimes we take decisions when we are angry, or do something which we might regret. It is...
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7 Must-Watch Cartoons for Adults
As I get older, I can greatly appreciate the allure of adult-oriented cartoons. I can reignite my inner child through watching animation,...
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5 Easy Way to Incorporate Vegan Eating in Your Life
I began to pursue a healthier lifestyle in February, 2019. Despite growing up in a competitive sport, I often felt like I didn’t have...
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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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Most Influential Black Women of our Generation
We learn so many things about our history every day. February is Black History month, and this month we take the time to appreciate those...
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Interview with Manda Zand Ervin
I recently had the honor of interviewing Manda Zand Ervin, the author of the book The Ladies’ Secret Society. It wasn’t long before I...
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Easy Health and Nutrition Tricks for a Busy Lifestyle
No matter how busy our lives get, it is important to understand that our body is a vessel that allows us to do many things. We need to take...
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5 Spoken Word Poems You Need to Hear
One crisp winter afternoon several years back, I found myself yearning for an adventure. Too lazy to trek through the snow, I decided that...
