On Sparks and Synapses
What learning about the brain has taught me about life.
The dark side of self-care
Analyzing the “That Girl” internet wellness trend and its implications on mental health and well-being.
The price of happiness
Discussing the connection between social media, materialism, and mental health.
Letters to the Editor – March 4, 2025
York acts reasonably towards pro-Palestinian activism and the perplexing nature of claiming otherwise.
Where are Toronto’s “third places”?
A look at Toronto’s social scene through the lens of sociologist Ray Oldenburg shows that it is evidently lacking in communal, inexpensive, and welcoming spaces.
Something bad is happening in Oz
Why “Wicked” (2024) challenges binaries in more ways than one
The veil of being “fine”
Exploring why ‘I’m fine’ is often the go-to answer.
When everything is special, nothing is
With a sudden rise in special editions of books, vinyls, and video games, the meaning of the word “special” has been lost.