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The Hidden and the Unknown: African Art at UTSC
For nearly eight years, African art objects have been hidden away in a storage room at UTSC. A three-part investigation into their strange history and uncertain future.
“The Walking Virus”: Living as Asians During COVID-19
Even if everything eventually goes back to “normal,” another kind of virus might still plant itself in our mind, creating fear and stress.
I Am Not a Virus
Other than a health pandemic, a social pandemic involving racism has started to emerge. With most countries reporting the dire verbal and physical attacks against Asians, it’s time to speak up about their experiences.
Best Before: Do Women Have An Expiration Date?
Age is just a number—until it becomes an expiration date. What does this mean and how do older women feel about it?
B.I.G. A.S.S.
Basic Internal Gratification through an After School Special
Black Esports Players: The Struggles of Going Pro
Esports is growing faster than ever and is even a potential billion dollar industry. But what is it about the industry that’s keeping out Black pro players?
My Problem with Swedish Meatballs
Each time I had a Swedish meatball, I didn’t realize I was eating away at my identity.
Growing Up in Scarborough: A Free Pass?
When Drake rapped, “It’s been an east side ting, Scarborough ting from time, G” did he mean we could make dancehall videos as we pleased?
The Lost Voices: The Next Chapter of Science Fiction
The very heart of sci-fi is to explore and discover, to “boldly go where no one has ever gone before.” This is a journey that we couldn’t take without marginalized communities.
“Is My Body Being Colonized?”: A Perspective on Interracial Dating
From frozen yogurt to Taylor Swift, whiteness has invaded all aspects of our lives. So how does it affect dating as a person of colour?
Dear Black MAGA Supporters, What the Fuck?
Doctors afraid of blood, pilots afraid of flying, and Black MAGA supporters—rare but not impossible. One Black man’s journey into the shock and awe of why Black MAGA supporters hit differently.
X-rays at the End of Days
“I hobbled out of the hospital and thought that the past three hours of waiting, hobbling, X-raying and waiting again to find out if my ankle was fractured, would probably make a decent read.”
Those We Leave Behind: Toronto’s Approach to Eating Disorders
One in ten Canadians suffering from eating disorders die from them. Treatments exist, but how accessible are they really?
A Field Guide to Allyship
“How can I be an ally?” and other impossible to answer questions.
The Month I Pretended to Be Engaged
“If a strange man wouldn’t take me at my word, then surely the physical proof of my ownership was good enough for any man to believe.”
The Bi-Lesbian: An Exploration of Identity in the Queer Community
“Both parts of the community [bisexuals and lesbians] are trying to find homes in their identity.” Let’s explore how the bi-lesbian came into being and what it means for the sapphic community.
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