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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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Since I first found myself in a restaurant kitchen in October 2019, the overstimulating sounds and chaos of a nearly dozen line cooks handling the dinner rush have become my comfort.

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First Person: Women belong in the kitchen

Meg Wall
November 23, 2023

To grieve your country, your planet, while it still lives and breathes is a slow, painful torture. One that gets worse over time.

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First Person: Despairing over climate change will not make it better

Kate Playfair
November 22, 2023

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First Person: Learning to smile again brought back my confidence

Kerry Slack
November 21, 2023

I was taught as a young kid both literally and metaphorically, when you get knocked down your first instinct is to get back up and fight.

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First Person: My knee injury taught me to value everyday mobility

Stephen Priel
November 17, 2023

The author, a fan of the the game since childhood, says the Yu-Gi-Oh! community is welcoming and open to new duelists.

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First person: An ode to Yu-Gi-Oh! on its 25th anniversary

Dave Green
November 17, 2023

Sylvain de Margerie, a self-taught chef and CBC Ottawa Trailblazer, does not regret untaken paths. He sees all that he's done so far as stepping stones on a connected path of exploration.

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First Person: Trying new paths and inviting change is the only way to grow

Brahim Ait Ouzineb
November 14, 2023

My closet has grown and evolved over the years as I've sought out a style I could call my own. I now know I don't have to limit myself to just one style.

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First Person: Fashion can be a great way to find yourself

Kit Gervais
November 14, 2023

Finding my own courage again after so long has made me realize the fear I feel may not always be a bad thing, but I am never letting it slow me down again.

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First Person: whitewater rafting helped me find my courage again

Rebekah Houter
November 07, 2023

First person: learning to do hard things in the kitchen and beyond

Zaynab Safa
October 27, 2023

Sometimes history will chew you up and spit you out and you must stand up with a cheery smile and say, “Thank you.”

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First Person: What it’s like to be a ‘nobody’ when war happens

Arty Sarkisian
October 23, 2023

Over the last seven years, my family has moved six times to different countries and cities.

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First person: Redefining home across five countries and six moves

Naomie Twagirumukiza
October 23, 2023

Going to therapy changed my life and luckily, there are affordable options for everyone.

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First Person: Talk therapy is important and should be available to everyone

Hunter Miller
October 12, 2023

A vibrant start to the year on campus.

A vibrant start to the year on campus.

Office of the President
October 12, 2023

I work three days a week now while juggling my program. I actually really like my job now because I feel I can do it well.

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First Person: Part-time jobs aren’t all bad

Noah Leafloor
October 12, 2023

Living solo really does take dedication to learning the ropes of budgeting and time management.

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First Person: With some planning, living on your own can be great

Annika Schlarb
October 12, 2023

Maybe I need to stop focusing on trying to fit in and trying to adapt to what society wants me to be like.

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First Person: Success in my introverted life means bending, but never breaking

William Bailey
October 12, 2023

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