Edvard Munch is a Norwegian painter and printmaker known for his painting titled The Scream (1893) and other paintings that evoke similar psychological themes of anguish and melancholy. He is also considered one of the pioneers of the Expressionism movement, an art style characterized by its depiction of the subjective experience humans go through with […]
We are nothing more than the stories we have to share. We laugh, we cry, we get vulnerable — we use stories to form some of our deepest connections with others. Yet, no matter who the storyteller is, you never fully know everything, at least this is what singer-songwriter Madison Beer thinks. In her memoir […]
In today’s episode, Contributing Writer Kiana Chanté Gillings McArthur speaks with Ifrah Ahmed, survivor and global advocate against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). They explore the psychological and emotional impact of FGM on survivors, the systemic barrier to mental health support, and the resilience required to transform personal trauma into global advocacy. The conversation also sheds […]
Soundgarden was an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1984. They were an influential part of Seattle’s grunge movement in the 1990s, pioneering a new sound that has been enjoyed for decades. At the heart of Soundgarden was Chris Cornell, the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the band. Cornell struggled with his mental […]
What could be a more worthy pursuit than to earn the approval of one's own self? Written in 1934, the sentiments in Peter Dale Wimbrow Sr.’s poem “The Man in the Glass” strike all the right chords that still resonate with us nearly a century later in 2026. The poem opens by reflecting on “the […]
What happens when the people who could help you choose to look away? Netflix’s Korean series, As You Stood By follows childhood friends Jo Eun-Su and Jo Hui-su as they confront the devastating effects of domestic violence. Hui-su, once an aspiring children’s book author, is trapped in an abusive marriage, while Eun-su continues to carry […]
In 2021, the Government of Canada legalized single-game sports betting. This change unearthed an underground industry, reshaping how people participate in sports betting. In 2022, Ontario became the first province to open a private market for sports-betting operators. Since then, the market has grown rapidly, with more than 80 gaming websites now available across the […]
Labubus and other mystery box collectibles have dominated social media for the past 6 months. Selling over $600 million worth of product in the last year, the monster figurines have outsold both Barbie and Hot Wheels in 2025, taking over the current toy market. Tik Tok and Instagram have endless videos of people unboxing their […]
Art has always been a vehicle used by those to express themselves. Various mediums can be used to achieve this, such as painting, woodwork, graphite sketching, and even photography. Silent Shout by Eva Charkiewicz is a perfect example of this. Eva Charkiewicz is a Polish-born, UK-based photographer specialising in “art photography”. Her work is often […]
Sofia Isella is a profound singer and songwriter who actively speaks out against rape culture through her music. She frequently sings about the sexualization, objectification and fetishization of women and is known for the haunting cadence of her music, which is often set to the piano. Her artistic style is a mix of grunge and […]