A conversation surrounding Yann Martel Content warning: allusions to self-harm and suicide The family I was born into are fixtures among the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, colloquially known as the Jehovah’s Witness. Their peculiar faith which they call “the truth,” includes anti-2SLGBTQ+ views, the primacy of church doctrine, and the illusion of political neutrality. […]
How throwing yourself into an ice bath may be a good thing this flu season The internet is no stranger to trends—particularly those related to health. Recently, my Instagram has been flooded with videos of people entering cold plunges after warm baths. Trying a sauna and cold plunge cycle myself this winter break (most recently,
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An interview with the University-Rosedale representative on top issues facing students and Ontarians Jessica Bell is the MPP for the riding of University-Rosedale, representing its constituents in the Ontario Legislature. She is a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party and is the official Opposition Housing Critic. Ahead of the holidays, The Strand was able
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Criteria for acceptance into the Coburn Fellowship Award eased In a December 2024 meeting, the Victoria University Senate approved amendments to the Coburn Fellowship Award. According to Victoria College, the changes involve expanding criteria for applicants. Previously, applicants were required to be students enrolled in Victoria College and studying fine arts or the humanities. The
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A discussion with Professor Joseph Carens on the ethics of immigration As we plunge into 2025, federal elections loom over Canada where immigration is a heated topic of debate in political arenas. Unsettling levels of inflation and unemployment have been pinned on the governing Liberal Party’s laxed immigration policies. Often perpetuating racism and xenophobia, anti-immigration
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New year, new term, and new horizons My New Year’s resolution was to start swimming again. I never went competitive. I refused to do 4 am training. Instead, I was on the path to becoming a lifeguard or instructor. That path ended after I dealt with the consecutive waves of cancer and COVID. The first
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On Bengali Hindu Persecution, Trumpian takes, and why America won’t save us More than half a century ago, as the slapdash borders of Partition tore through Bengal, entire Hindu families were forced to flee torch-lit raids. Many packed onto overcrowded trains heading towards the supposed safety of India; some trudged back on foot once they
