Breaking down: The who, what, were, when, and why Voter registration What you need to bring with you What is the Federal Election? The Canadian federal election determines who will become the Prime Minister. In each electoral district, or “riding,” Canadians elect a member of parliament (MP) who is sent […]
Author: Emily Matin
Orbax talks new CFRU show, breaking Guinness World Records, and science entertainment
U of G prof’s radio show hopes to connect youth through science When he’s not teaching physics, Prof. Jason Thomas is entertaining audiences as the sideshow artist, Burnaby Q. Orbax. The world record-breaking U of G professor’s latest endeavour is bringing his live science show, Orbax and Pepper do Science, […]
Photo Essay: Hiking Newfoundland’s East Coast Trail for 18 days
I was born and raised in Ontario, where canoe trips are the hallmark of outdoor adventuring. I knew little about hiking trips until I worked at a summer camp in Vermont and spent a few days hiking on the Long Trail. I fell in love with the idea of carrying […]
Poem: Shame and Healing
Poem & Photos by Emily Matin Shame i am unworthy there is something wrong with me for letting it happen for not telling sooner for loving her like a sister despite what she did for being scared to trust Shame there is something wrong with these breasts that grew out […]
Supporting the survivors of sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse
Effects of sexual violence on sexual intimacy and supports available “My first time was memorable because of what I don’t remember,” said a female survivor. “I don’t remember her gentle hands and tender kisses on my breasts because numbness had become my default for being touched there. My body was […]
