The benefits of sports go far beyond physical well-being. Improvements in social, mental, and economic outlooks as a result of sports participation have been tracked across all demographic breakdowns, particularly children. Unfortunately, barriers generated by fundamental inequalities continue to impact … Continue reading
Category: Culture & Media
“Rainfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson” and Modern Climate Activism
Rainn Wilson, who played the beloved Dwight Schrute in the hit show “The Office,” recently changed his name on all social media platforms to “Rainfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson.” On November 9th, the actor announced that, as a … Continue reading
The Relevance of Art in the Global ‘Hijab Question’
On 22 October 2022, the Guggenheim Museum was swarmed with its typical sightseers cherishing the usual art collection until 12 vivid red banners cascaded down four floors, grabbing everyone’s attention. Each banner intricately displayed the portrait of Mahsa Amini, the … Continue reading
Make Art, Not War: How Possession of Art Leads to Diplomatic Disputes
The Parthenon Marble is a 160-meter-long by one-meter-wide marble frieze depicting the procession during the great Panathenaeas. The Panathenaea (or Panathenaia) was a multi-day ancient Greek festival held annually in Athens to celebrate the goddess Athena. The frieze, carved … Continue reading
Abolishing the British Monarchy: A Step Towards Ending Racism in Canada
More than half of Canadians today believe Canada should end its ties with the British Monarchy according to a recent poll, and these Canadians have good reason for believing so. Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death on September 8 this … Continue reading
Brittney Griner’s Sentencing: A Lesson in Public Empathy
With Brittney Griner on her way to a Russian penal colony, the United States must ask if the politicization of her situation has been harmful or helpful.
How is TikTok Shaping your Political Identity?
In the past decade, we have witnessed the rise of political activism on social media. Gen Z has grown up surrounded by technology, with social media shaping how we perceive the world and absorb knowledge. With over 1 billion monthly … Continue reading
Migrant Labourer Abuse and the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
As thrilling as the lure of the World Cup might be, it has now been disturbingly tainted by thousands of reports of labour abuses against migrant workers.
The Franco-Cambodian Medical Collaboration: A Reality Today?
How is it that, over 70 years after the independence of Cambodia, French is still used in the Cambodian medical field? Where does this relationship come from? How long will the language survive? These questions are addressed below.
‘Cultural Sanctions’: the Art World Responds to the War in Ukraine
An examination of the international art world’s responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and where it has gone wrong.