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The Rise, the Fall, and the Resurgence of Dystopia
From Divergent to The Hunger Games, dystopian novels took the teen fiction industry by storm in the 2000s. Dystopia captivated young readers with riveting characters, tyrannical governments, and striking romantic prospects. The genre made reading accessible by providing teenage girls with female narrators to relate to and look up to. The industry, having discovered this new, powerful, and previously untapped demographic of readers, continued to produce dozens of dystopias spe
Parnia Raghibizadeh
Dec 21, 20232 min read
The Death of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Rahbab Hasan Opinions The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has captivated fans worldwide for the past ten years thanks to its...
Rahbab Hasan
May 1, 20232 min read
The Grip of Leather Jackets on Western Societies
Darya Kartalaei Fashion Club Member When asked about the time period leather jackets came into vogue, many refer to the 1990s...
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May 1, 20234 min read
Glorified Fangirls: Double Standards of the Entertainment Industry
Lama Abousalem Opinions Growing up, I bought One Direction school stationery and temporary tattoos to try on with my friends. I also...
Lama Abousalem
May 1, 20233 min read
Leonard Cohen: A Glimpse into the Enigmatic Artist from the AGO
Ada Selcuk Arts & Sports On the quiet second floor of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), there was a collective sense of awe as viewers...
Ada Selcuk
May 1, 20232 min read
“Always rooting for the anti-hero”: In Defense of Taylor Swift’s Midnights
Lana Abousalem Culture and Opinions Is it Reputation ? Is it Lover ? After the release of Midnights , Taylor Swift’s latest studio album,...
Lama Abousalem
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Social Media and the Music Industry
Ada Selcuk Arts and Sports From album reviews to the radio, the media’s influence on the music industry is undeniable. However, the...
Ada Selcuk
Feb 17, 20232 min read
Leisurely Reading and the Passage of Time
Baran Ghaforian Culture and Opinions Written text is everywhere and it has become commonplace for people to read hundreds of pages at a...
Baran Ghaforian
Feb 17, 20233 min read
In Defence of Ron Weasley
Ron Shenker Opinions Harry Potter is arguably the most popular book series of all time. It’s loved by so many people because of its fun,...
Ron Shenker
Jan 4, 20223 min read
Take a Trip Back in Time with Silk Sonic
Zoe Stuffers Arts and Entertainment As the Grammys nears, ears tune to the year’s revolutionary tracks and spectacular artists, notably...
Zoe Stuffers
Jan 4, 20222 min read
The Beatles: 'Get Back' Puts Yoko Ono in a New Spotlight
Sarah Zheng Arts and Entertainment Imagine being a Beatles fan in 1970, having just heard the news that the band broke up. You hear...
Sarah Zheng
Jan 4, 20222 min read
How K-Pop Fashions Gen Z’s Style
Srishti Seam Arts and Entertainment K-pop dominates the music industry. Intense choreography and catchy songs contribute immensely to...
Srishti Seam
Jan 4, 20221 min read
Red (Taylor’s Version): Taylor Swift’s Proclamation of Ownership
Ada Selcuk Arts and Entertainment In record-breaking fashion, Taylor Swift managed to shatter hearts with powerful lyrics and assert...
Ada Selcuk
Jan 4, 20222 min read
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