Sustainability in these times can be so tough and in fact hard to implement. I might have to wear another set of plastic gloves but if I can find a substitute I’ll switch – e.g. using a reusable mask. At…
The Time I Met David Suzuki
The time I met David Suzuki. Last Saturday I was invited to a roundtable discussion to talk about the ecological crisis with David Suzuki. He was on tour in Toronto to encourage our generation to vote in the upcoming election,…
How I’ll Be Celebrating Pride Month
It’s June: the start of summer weather, patio dinners, relaxation, and most importantly, Pride Month! For me, Pride Month has always been an important time. As a queer person, Pride is many things— it’s about celebrating the communities we’ve built,…
A Smoke Free Campus
With the Trudeau government’s recent legalization of cannabis, many questions have surfaced surrounding smoking laws at the University of Toronto. While some students are celebrating this long-awaited legislation, others are fretting, wondering what will happen to our historic sidewalks/green spaces.…
Nuggets from the 2017 Hancock Lecture
Language. Language is a river that flows and is ever present in all aspects of my life. As a blogger, it allows me to express my experiences and world views with those who read my posts. As a student, it…
Did someone forget to tell me it was protest Wednesday?
Did you happen to notice an inordinate number of demonstrations on campus last Wednesday? I passed by at least five in the span of an hour. Was this a mandated day of protest? I tried to find confirmation of this…
Out and proud with LGBTQ @ U of T!
Image Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rainbow_flag_and_blue_skies.jpg I still remember the first time a friend of mine told me he was gay. I didn’t know how to respond, and all I could say was: “That’s great. Oh. Oh.” Looking back, I’m glad he was…