‘The Activist’ was rightfully cancelled

When I first heard about the launch of a new show called The Activist, I thought it was a joke. Within days of the hosts being announced, a swift firestorm of backlash was catalyzed, and CBS decided to reconfigure the proposed show into a one-time documentary special.    The show’s premise was ro…
September 24, 2021

It’s not middle school, I have body hair

As a brown girl, I was blessed with naturally thick, healthy, wavy brown hair. I have the bushy-brow look that’s been in style for the last few years—even though I pluck them every two weeks to mak…
September 21, 2021

The inside scoop on delicious, affordable vegan eats at Queen’s

At first glance, finding affordable vegan options on campus—especially late-night food—can seem like a massive feat. However, after two years of hunting and searching, I’m here to officially tell y…
September 17, 2021

Cuffing season reminds us of our primal nature

If summer is for casual dating, vacations with friends, relaxing, and working on yourself, fall is for settling down in a relationship. We all know what’s coming—cuffing season. CBC defines cuffing…

Coming to terms with my ADHD

September 17, 2021
During my second year at Queen’s, I worried I might flunk out. Lectures were grueling tests of endurance and narrowing my thoughts enough to focus on my professors felt impossible. Worst of all, I …
Sept. 13 was fashion’s Superbowl, and anyone who’s anyone was either there or watching. The theme for this year’s Met Gala was “America; A Lexicon of Fashion.” As much as I would love to say that e…
In the first-ever Asian-led film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Marvel’s signature flair is present—but there’s also a deeply moving narrative of a fraught past and intergenerational traum…
Sometimes, I look at a man and wonder if he’s actually attractive or if I’m just jumping on the bandwagon. But Dev Patel isn’t one of those people—Dev Patel is objectively and incredibly hot. In a…
Fans of rap royalty Drake and Kanye West have probably only taken out their headphones to sleep over the past week.  On Aug. 29, West released his much-anticipated tenth album, Donda. The following…
In the last few years, many beauty companies have shifted their brand look away from a heavy, full face of makeup to a fresh-faced, natural look enhanced by weightless products. Instead of wearing …
I never understood why women of colour are so underrepresented in Canadian politics. I’ve read textbooks with chapters on intersectionality and barriers to political engagement, and I’ve heard fema…
In her new record, Solar Power, Lorde engulfs herself in a sonic masterpiece with themes of climate change, adulthood, and acknowledging the grandeur of teenage life. Lorde’s third album was releas…

Fall fashion on a budget

September 2, 2021
This fall, fashion trends will transition from pastels, crop tops, and linen to warmer hues, layers, and knit sweaters. It’s no secret that trends at Queen’s are catered toward an upper-middle-clas…
In the second season of Netflix’s Never Have I Ever, impulsive and charming main character Devi Vishwakumar shines, and the ground-breaking Indian-American representation that captured our hearts b…
I never expected to be involved in social justice and advocacy. I’m a first-generation Canadian born in a major city. I was raised in a relatively conservative immigrant family who came to Canada a…
This season of The Bachelorette had it all: drama, romance, and one of the messiest break-ups in the franchise’s history. The infamous break-up between the season’s lead Katie Thurston and fan favo…
All I did in my first year of university was lie to myself. I didn’t know what I wanted to do socially or academically, but I kept telling myself  I did. I was unsure of what I wanted to study, who…
When I saw Harry Styles on the cover of Vogue wearing a dress, I knew the moment was monumental. His editorial, though striking, was also reminiscent of androgynous looks previously spearheaded by …
As a feminist, I’ve always wondered if chivalry exists anymore, and whether or not accepting and appreciating it conflicts with my moral compass. I believe that all working individuals—women, gende…
Gua sha has taken over TikTok and Western beauty industries in a frenzy of rose quartz and green jade, promising sculpted jawlines and glowing skin in a matter of days. As Western corporations adop…
I’m in the throes of a hot, healing girl summer.  Having both finished my undergrad and accepted an offer to the Master’s program of my dreams, I’ve been enjoying a period of limited responsibiliti…
Gua sha has taken over TikTok and Western beauty industries in a frenzy of rose quartz and green jade, promising sculpted jawlines and glowing skin in a matter of days. As Western corporations adop…
I’m in the throes of a hot, healing girl summer.  Having both finished my undergrad and accepted an offer to the Master’s program of my dreams, I’ve been enjoying a period of limited responsibiliti…
Too Hot to Handle (THTH) strikes back with a new scandalous, sizzling group of contestants once again challenged with fostering emotional connections that go beyond abs and boobs—ooh-la-la. It’s ex…
Britney Spears hasn’t held control over her own life since 2008.  Though once a sort of conspiracy theory from fans, the #FreeBritney movement has recently imploded, revealing Britney Spears’ compl…
This article discusses mental health and may be triggering for some readers. The Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-875-6213.  This article uses “Lesbian, Bisexu…
When I first heard Kehlani’s “Nights Like This,” I immediately noticed the subtle hints that she was singing about a woman. It was the bridge that piqued my interest, when Kehlani sings, “You gon’ …
Today, astrology is so normalized that dating apps like Bumble allow you to disclose your sign. Let’s be real, who would want to take on the challenge of dating a Pisces man? Astrology is both a po…
This article uses “Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Queer, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S+)” when referring to students with diverse experiences with gender and sexuality. While many of these labels a…
A show like Kim’s Convenience has a deep impact by virtue of its existence. Regardless of how you may feel about the show’s writing or character development, Kim’s gave hope and optimism to the fut…

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