An investigation of the destruction of self-esteem Like everything else, the necessity to keep up with the Jones’ has evolved throughout the twenty-first century. With the rise of Internet culture, a powerfully driven capitalistic society, and the never-ending need to fit in, personal self-esteem is something that needs to be […]

Begin today 1. Thinking about and planning for your “success.” Success means something different to every person, as it is not possible for any two people to have the exact same idea about their future. Personally, I believe that success is something we are always striving for, something we continually […]

For or against higher forms of education Thinking back, I remember being asked to make a project in grade eight that would explain the steps I would need to take to reach my goal of becoming my future self. In high school I was continually asked to plan my future […]

The role women play in their own objectification The media plays a large role in the objectification of the female body and persona, and social media and interactive websites have begun to create an even larger problem. Women of celebrity such as Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez have recently made an […]

In our tender teen years, we are asked one of life’s most difficult questions: “What do you want to do for the rest of your life?” When we consider the endless amount of possibilities, we can be overwhelmed with more questions than answers. Often pushed to pursue post-secondary education, we […]

The cool blue glow of the ubiquitous screen is common in modern life. It seems that we tend to experience life from a safe distance, with the computer screen acting as a mediator between our virtual worlds and tangible existence – and sometimes it’s hard to tell which one should […]

Although the current weather may not allude to it, our summer vacation is right around the corner. That’s right – we’re one month away from four months of outdoor concerts, backyard barbeques, summer sun, and cottage country traffic. While the luxuries of summer have probably never been more appealing than […]

During any given year, there are many moments and life events that seem to build to a point where one feels they are spiraling out of control. This is likely the busiest time of year for university students with a seemingly never-ending list of essay due dates, late midterms, presentations, […]

The words and language we use on a daily basis hold a great deal of power. They have the ability to reveal our society’s prejudices and stereotypes, but also the ability to influence and perpetuate these ideas. This common discourse will often contribute to the prevalence of the ‘isms,’ such […]