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First Person: The medical system dismisses women’s concerns and so I fight

Caroline Kirkey — November 19, 2024

For years, I was told my pain was in my head. It took one doctor to finally believe me—but the fight for answers isn’t over

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First Person: Living alone has shown me silence has its own rhythm

Agrani Tiwari
October 08, 2024

The author with two of her cats, Cucumber (left) and Strawberry (right).

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First Person: There is nothing wrong with being a crazy cat lady

Stephanie Taylor
October 08, 2024

When we engage in rage online, we're not doing justice to the communication skills humanity has taken centuries to develop, argues Tyler Reis-Sanford

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Put the phone down, idiot

Tyler Reis-Sanford
July 18, 2024

There are parts of social media fitness culture that can be motivating, but influencers will always be toxic, says writer Sophie Daly.

Opinion: Fitness influencers are ruining social media

Sophie Daly
April 12, 2024

Genuine support for any cause should come from a place of understanding, says writer Grinje Randa Bringi.

Opinion: Coerced support results in performative activism

Grinje Randa Bringi
April 04, 2024

Cringe culture has always existed but we have always survived it, writer Siobhan Rollo says.

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Opinion: Why we shouldn’t care about cringe culture

Siobhan Rollo
April 04, 2024

International students shouldn't be used as scapegoats for nationwide issues, writer Nathalia Lencioni says

Opinion: Scapegoating international students is a distraction from housing and policy woes

Nathalia Lencioni
April 04, 2024

Writer Claire Donnan wonders if the college can do anything to improve public transit for students.

Opinion: I’m tired of waiting for the ‘LateyLate’

Claire Donnan
April 04, 2024

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Emma Stronge
March 07, 2024

Winter months bring holiday warmth

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December 07, 2023

Studying in Canada has lead me to unexpected places and instilled in me the value of embracing changes.

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First Person: Change can be hard, but it’s necessary for a well-lived life

Mingan Wang
December 07, 2023

Everything happens for a reason. Embrace what life has in store for you.

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First Person: What happens when your soccer career doesn’t go as planned?

Marco Ghosn
December 07, 2023

Ottawa-based forager, Gabe Roulston, 19, picks a young meadow mushroom.

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First Person: Fungi can help us or harm us but they’re always fascinating

Mathew Dicsi
December 07, 2023

Until the author immigrated to Canada she'd never realized how accents play a role in the English language.

First Person: Some English words and accents can be difficult for immigrants

Itunu Olayiwola
November 23, 2023

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First Person: Living with epilepsy has taught me to celebrate small successes

Sebastian Menendez
November 23, 2023

The author's time in cadets opened her eyes to the possibility of a career in the military. The experience gave her

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First Person: A career in the military is my goal because of my dad

Blaire Waddell
November 23, 2023

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