Misogyny in the Hip-Hop Scene
Hip-hop songs can draw us in with thumping beats, but how often do we think of the underlying themes of misogyny in hip-hop?
How I Found My Passion for Filmmaking
In my opinion, I think that passion never starts off big. It starts off as a tiny spark of interest and if you never explore it, it can simply burn out.
The Social Benefits of Blockchain Technology
Martin Thaw writes about social issues on how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) can benefit from blockchain technology.
Genres of Music to Consider Adding to Your Playlist
In our modern day society, music spans a multitude of genres thanks to growing and blossoming societal constructs. We've all heard about the popularity ...
Animal Dissection: Cutting Open the Issue
We all know it. The familiar feeling of dread and queasiness upon walking into the science classroom and seeing the reason for your nausea waiting on a blue tray: an animal dissection. My dissection that day was a cricket, and I didn’t think I could stomach seeing what lay beneath its slimy, brown
I Am Not My Personality Type
From Freud’s theory of development to Buzzfeed’s countless online quizzes, people have been intrigued by the intricacies of the human personality for centuries. Although it is disproportionate to compare historical psychologists with 21stcentury millennials who make online personality quizzes, t
Screens and Sleep
Sleep is one of the most important elements to any student or athlete, and a good night’s sleep is crucial to success. According to two researchers at Sleep Health, “students with a healthy sleep schedule of 8 hours or more have a 0.14 GPA advantage over students with less sleep.” How
The Sex Education Curriculum
A lot of people associate the idea of a proper sexual education curriculum with students being taught different sexual activities. However, the sex ed curriculum is so much more than that. Its goal is to teach and help you understand yourself and your body. Having said this, a lot of people are stil
My Curriculum Wish List
As a grade 11 student, I am saddened by the fact that all mandatory courses taught in our curriculum are academic. English, math, and science are all academic, with each having their own, smaller sections to extend our knowledge. I understand that academics are important in life. Academic knowledge
Reading is Riveting
Books are something that people of all ages can enjoy. They are a way to learn about new concepts, improve your vocabulary, and strengthen imagination and creativity. They are often a way to escape reality and pass time. For some people, reading is an essential part of their lives, while for others,