House of Columns: The importance of studying abroad

We often say multiculturalism is a pillar of Canadian society. That’s because it truly is. Canada does not have much of a national identity, but our tolerance and openness toward others from all around the globe is a part of it. There is no better place to see this in action than on campus.  Colleges […]

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Communication Error: Exploring your options

Do you hate reading and writing? Would you much rather binge-watch a new series on Netflix instead? Let’s explore why choosing to watch entertainment media, rather than read it, is leading all of us down a slippery slope. As a student, I am sure there is a high possibility that you drink coffee. But as […]

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House of Columns: Don’t neglect municipal politics

It’s easy for students to focus on putting pressure on the province for tuition and educational issues, or on the federal level for grants. However, the municipal level should not be overlooked, as it’s crucial for students. Municipal politics are critical for students for two main reasons: housing and transportation. While funding and policy in […]

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Unpacking the Bags: Establishing good relationships with your instructors

Many students think that their relationships with teachers should be distant and restricted to just attending classes and listening to lectures, but creating a good relationship with instructors can make a difference in your educational and professional career. By creating a positive relationship with teachers, students can work through course material more effectively, have more […]

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Communication Error: On multitasking and overthinking

Do you feel as if you are drowning in a sea of whizzing sounds, flashing lights, and whirling words? Are you standing on the outside of clear communication, wishing you had an invitation inside? Let me explain why seeing yourself on the outside of communication—instead of seeing yourself as part of it—is precisely the problem. […]

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Let’s Talk?: On online dating and more dick pics

Online dating is like childbirth: you forget how bad it is until you’re in the throes of it. After receiving my umpteenth unsolicited dick pic last spring, I swore off any app that promised a match; however, after realizing that between school and work a vast majority of the men I meet in my daily […]

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Communication Error: Words are not enough

Do you know what your emotions, feelings, and thoughts are, or are they simply noise to you? Are they permanent and possibly universal things? If you cannot communicate something like your thoughts or feelings to someone else—if you do not have the words for them—then do you know them? Do they even exist? To put […]

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Unpacking the Bags: Living with minimum wage

As you may already know, it isn’t easy to be a student, work part time, pay all your bills, and still save money at the end of the month. Today, I’d like to show some alternative ways to thrive as a student while working part time and receiving minimum wage. How do I know that’s […]

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Let’s Talk?: A basic love of pumpkin spice

There’s a tangible shift about to happen. The air is getting cooler at night, we’re all heading back to school, tank tops will soon be replaced (or at least layered) with button-down flannels, and Instagram is about to be flooded with images of rusty red foliage and pumpkin spice lattes (PSLs).  Love them or hate […]

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House of Columns: Less really is more

“Less is more.” It’s a phrase we hear tossed around for everything from corporate slogans to lifestyle choices. The statement is overused for good reason: because it’s true. As students, we have an omnipresent balance of packed academic calendars, work, and life itself. This isn’t all that natural, and it certainly is overwhelming for our […]

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