The false dichotomy between queerness and Islam only hurts queer people
You can either be queer or you can be Muslim.
This is something I’ve thought about more and more this pride month.
For Muslims worldwide, our identities are trapped in this dichotomy. Sometimes the problem is caused by the bigotry present in mainstream Muslim communities, largely driven by coloni…
Elitism around math reflects flawed education priorities
The standardized method of teaching math and the overbearing importance placed on the subject begs a re-evaluation of how we prioritize subjects in the education system at large.
A recent opinion a…
Healthy emotional expression is key in developing men’s identities
Outdated and toxic expectations of masculinity discourage men from emotional self-expression. But it doesn’t have to be this way—we can change these harmful values.
Everywhere—in films, social medi…
Queen’s should implement a vaccine mandate for students living in residence this fall
While Canada’s vaccine supply is growing, so is speculation about and pushback against requiring vaccinations on campuses.
Last week, the University of Western Ontario was the first major Canadian…
