To Be Able To Find Comfort in Your Journey
Sabekun discusses her ups and downs while embracing and making the most of her high school journey.
Life as a Newcomer in Canada
Ana has only been in the country for four months. She shares some of her life lessons as a teenager in a new country.
Working Through Silence
Catherine writes about how she gained confidence and found her voice by overcoming her fear of speaking up.
How I Found a Positive World Through a Camera Lens
I’ve always liked photography. I like the sound of every shutter click and enjoy the excitement that a good photo brings to me. Growing up, I would always be spotted carrying a camera and constantly clicking the shutter. Nevertheless, it wasn’t until my freshman year of high school that I become
A Helping Hand
I love volunteering; yet during my first shift in 9th grade, it’s not a thought I would’ve even considered. I was at an info booth with an older volunteer during a sticky evening by Harbourfront, staring aimlessly at my watch and passing cyclists. We were promoting The Word on The Street, a
Rethinking the Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence
As technology advances, people concentrate on the area of artificial intelligence. So what is artificial intelligence?
Teenagers Who Don’t Read are Missing Out
When was the last time you read a book? We all get that reading is good for you, but it’s often viewed as a drudgery since it takes time and patience to even develop this habit. However, to bookworms, joy is the smell of books and the adventure it takes them on. American academic and […]
Letting Your Guard Down: How and Why
Everyone carries a shield. Our shields protect what we don’t want others to see, from our embarrassing secrets to our unpredictable feelings. This isn’t a bad thing. Shields grant us privacy and the space to deal with problems without public scrutiny. They let us engage professionally where a gr
To Post or Not to Post? Thoughts on Using Social Media
“To post or not to post,” a seemingly simple question. Check out Linda Wang's thoughts on the responsible use of social media.
Why a Gap Year May Not Be for You: Advice on Making Big Decisions
Approaching the end of a long educational journey and deciding which direction to move in can be an overwhelming moment for many of us. Upon graduating high school, we have a real choice about what the next year of our lives is going to look like for the first time. Will we continue studying? If [&h