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Defund the Police: A radical overreaction or a viable solution?

As the protests have continued over the past few weeks, we have seen atrocities committed against peaceful protestors by the police, especially in one particularly terrible care wherein police shoved 75-year old Martin Gugino to the ground, resulting in the protestor suffering trauma to the head. Even more shockingly, the president accused Mr. Gugino ofContinueContinue reading “Defund the Police: A radical overreaction or a viable solution?”

Debunking arguments against police accountability and Black Lives matter

The heartbreaking murder of George Floyd by the police in the city of Minneapolis has inspired a wave of protests initially contained in the city but then becoming national. Protests are even happening in countries such as France and the United Kingdom, regarding racially motivated killings by authorities in those countries. Unfortunately, we have seenContinueContinue reading “Debunking arguments against police accountability and Black Lives matter”

Hom-e-NO-pathy

Is this ‘alternative medicine’ really an effective alternative? Hello again! It’s been a minute since we have posted due to…well, many reasons; BUT we are back and if you are still here, you’re a real one. Thanks for sticking with us. Today we bring to you a collection of our thoughts on homeopathic treatment andContinueContinue reading “Hom-e-NO-pathy”

All sexual allegations are equal, but some are more equal than others

Scandals have been a part of American politics since 1776, with the Teapot Dome scandal, in which President Warren G. Harding’s secretary of the interior accepted for the leasing of oil reserves, and of course, the famous Watergate scandal that brought down the Nixon(R) administration, and finally, the Russia collusion scandal that has plagued theContinueContinue reading “All sexual allegations are equal, but some are more equal than others”

A guide on how to save the Earth

The past few years have been pretty heated (literally). Climate change has been a topic that’s been spreading around like wildfire. Okay, okay, I’ll stop with the puns. Yes, we are all aware of the situation, but here’s a recap to refresh our minds: It’s currently Christmas break, and you’re in a bundle of fuzzyContinueContinue reading “A guide on how to save the Earth”

The Sinistrous Smokescreen over Diwali

Colorful explosions, savory foods and laughter all around, Diwali seems like a pure and enjoyable holiday. While we’re caught up in our euphoria, we rarely pause to consider the devastating effects of the fumes that emanate from these fireworks. Hundreds of millions of people bursting firecrackers are bound to have an adverse effect on theContinueContinue reading “The Sinistrous Smokescreen over Diwali”

The Race that Never Ends – Terry Fox and a Legacy We Must Strive to Sustain

Canada, the land of kindness, poutine, and maple; is also famous for its own beacon of hope – Terry Stanley Fox. Born July 28, 1958, Terry Fox was a revolutionary in the making. As described by his own mother, Fox was “patient and resilient” from his time as a toddler throughout his older years, whereContinueContinue reading “The Race that Never Ends – Terry Fox and a Legacy We Must Strive to Sustain”

Something You Can’t Straighten Out: The Dark Secret Behind Your Hair Extensions

‘Remy’ Hair A young woman gently massages coconut oil into her silky, black hair. She picks up her comb and gently brushes her hip-length hair until every knot has been removed. She hurriedly weaves a braid before leaving for her work in the fields. 16-hours later, worn out from the sharp sun, she returns homeContinueContinue reading “Something You Can’t Straighten Out: The Dark Secret Behind Your Hair Extensions”

War Between Giants Leaves Nations’ Poorest at Risk

Over the past few months, the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China have been embroiled in a trade war that has resulted in tariffs worth billions of dollars being imposed on both countries. Most of us don’t really see the real world effects of these trade wars, they just tend toContinueContinue reading “War Between Giants Leaves Nations’ Poorest at Risk”

All that Glitter isn’t Gold…It’s Probably Mica: An “Ugly” in a World of Beauty

There exists a place where even the soil is beautiful; it shimmers under the blazing flames of the afternoon sun. With a description sounding indifferent to that of Heaven, anyone would believe this to be a hidden wonder, and perhaps, externally, it maybe so. Yet, what treachery lies hidden amongst the beauty is a storyContinueContinue reading “All that Glitter isn’t Gold…It’s Probably Mica: An “Ugly” in a World of Beauty”