An interview with John Babu: From molecular biology to filmmaking
With a masters degree in molecular biology, Babu discusses his journey into filmmaking and how his science background influenced him.
Tag: Profiles
Athlete spotlight: Cyanna King of the women’s basketball team
Highlighting the basketball star Cyanna King and her accomplishments at York so far.
Carrying the torch forward: An interview with Justine Jones
The Jones family are a pride and joy of York Lions and their legacy extends beyond their decorative careers as athletes.
York’s oldest master’s graduate shares her story
An interview with master’s in political science graduate Varatha Shanmuganathan, York’s eldest grad in history.
Interview: York professor and Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival’s spotlight artist, Ali Kazimi
Excalibur sits down with Ali Kazimi to talk about his work in documentary, the festival itself, and the importance of archive accessibility.
Interview with Barrie’s poet laureate Victoria Butler
“Poetry gives us the space we desperately need to feel, whatever that may be,” — Victoria Butler
Artist profile: A personal history of beadwork
Artist C. Elizabeth Best speaks on their experiences with beading as a way of healing
Mental health and poetry with Natalie Simonian
Author spotlight: Natalie Simonian, the author of ‘The Fundamentals of Humanity’, is a 24-year-old Armenian-Canadian studying liver disease by day, and writing poetry by night.
Tita Collective: Shedding light on Filipino, Asian and BIPOC issues, and the importance of live venues to the performing arts
Tita Collective, an all-Filipina performing arts ensemble, reflects on the pandemic, racial issues, and the loss of performing spaces.
Jane Enright on positivity, inspiration, and landing ‘Butter Side Up’
Jane Enright is the author of ‘Butter Side Up’, a new novel that explores how you can successfully navigate through challenge and change while remaining positive and mindful.