It’s that time of the year again… the dreaded exam period! Although final exams signal the end of the school year and the prospect of warmer days ahead, for many of us they may also signal the beginning of higher…
In the Spotlight: Leave The Pack Behind
This week, I had the opportunity to speak to Danielle Cadhit, 4th year Art History and International Relations student, and the Campus Program Coordinator for the UofT St. George chapter of Leave The Pack Behind (LTPB). I learned a lot…
In Honour of the Women In Our Lives
This Friday is International Women’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate the progress made thus far for women’s equality and emancipation. But the work is far from done and IWD should also serve as a reminder that we, as a society,…
Girls, Let’s Talk.
Girls like to talk (I’m sure many guys can attest to that!). When we’re out with our girlfriends, it seems like every topic is fair game. But where does sexual health fit into our conversations? Or does it? Queue crickets…
The ‘Busy’ Phenomenon
The last week has been so busy, fraught with essays, midterms, and presentations galore. What got me through the week was repeatedly reminding myself that Reading Week – and the glorious time off associated with it – was just around…
The Einstein Prophecy
Einstein may be on to something. We’re living in an increasingly technological world that seems to be substituting technology for real human interaction. But rather than a world full of idiots, as Einstein put it so eloquently, I worry about…
Your Glass May Be Half Full
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39nb8vHQWIQ Recently, a friend of mine was lamenting the fact that they had chosen to go to U of T instead of the numerous other schools they had applied to. I’m sure it’s not an uncommon complaint amongst U of…
Winter Doesn’t Have to Get You Down
Even though I’m a self-proclaimed winter lover, I have to admit that the colder temperatures and shorter days have definitely made me more moody at times. I’m sure many others have also experienced some form of the winter blues, but…
Dealing With Grief: A Student’s Tale
This weekend, I attended a memorial service for a friend and colleague that had passed away very suddenly in December. To say that I was shocked to hear the tragic news is an understatement. A deep sadness set in after…
The Breakfast Club
Last week, I accidentally ate breakfast. Yes, that’s right – I didn’t intend to eat breakfast, but I did… and it was the best thing I’ve accidentally done in a long time. But how did this happen? How does one…