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Written Wellness | Writing and Reading as Therapy

One day, my brother came to me and asked, “Whom do you run to when times get tough?” My answer was—”Writing! Writing is that part of my life that keeps me motivated to lift myself and keep walking through the tough times.” I never stopped myself from moving on, even when there were multiple twists […]

Food in Film: Four Recommendations

Written by Camila Nakamura  Last month, I was surprised by a movie that came quietly, without a lot of marketing (which I ended up watching because of pure luck): The Taste of Things by Tran Anh Hung. It is a film about food that I will discuss shortly, but I thought that alongside it, I […]

How I Overcame Procrastination | Advice from a Student

My assignment was due on Monday and I didn’t even begin until Sunday morning. I knew I wouldn’t get any assistance from my professor or TA because it was the weekend, so I wouldn’t get an email response until Monday at the earliest. I felt very anxious and stressed leading up to Monday. When I […]

From Classic to Modern: Five Romance Films

Written by Camila Nakamura  As someone who tries to watch a little bit of everything, I thought I would share some of my favourite romance films that come from various subgenres with you. Maybe you feel like watching something light-hearted and funny, or perhaps you are looking for a dense and dramatic love story. Either […]

Exploring Summer Courses

By Kimberly De Oliveira  It’s that time of year again where there are only a few months left in the winter term and we all start thinking about how we will spend our summer. Some students have their sights set on internships, travelling, or resting and preparing for the next fall term. If you’re still […]

Learning to Pat Yourself on the Back

By Suhel Singh Randhawa, Editor  Getting to university is a landmark move in a person’s life. Having successfully completed 12+ years of general education, you are now ready to go and pursue training that will enable you to pursue your dreams. You are now adults (most of you), some living away from their families, some […]

Fall Themed Films

By Camila Nakamura   As an international student coming from a place where seasons are not as differentiated as here in Canada, the Fall just feels magical – I grew up watching movies set in this time of the year, and now I am finally experiencing it in “real life”. So, I thought I would share […]

Getting to Know the New College Head: Professor Zachary Spicer

Founded in 2009, New College is, as the name suggests, the latest addition to York’s nine colleges, and one of the Faculty of LA&PS’s four colleges. It supports undergraduate students in Commerce, Information Technology, Human Resources Management, and Disaster and Emergency Management. Today, we bring to you a one-on-one talk with Professor Zachary Spicer, who […]

Getting to Know the Vanier College Head: Professor Eric Kennedy

Named after Major General The Right Honourable Georges P. Vanier, Vanier College was founded in 1967 and was the second college to be established on York’s Keele campus. Vanier College is dedicated to supporting undergraduate students in a variety of programs including economics, humanities and social sciences.   Today, we bring to you a one-on-one talk […]

Getting to Know the McLaughlin College Head: Professor Stevie Bell

By Suhel Singh Randhawa  Founded in 1968, McLaughlin College was named in honour of the late Colonel Robert Samuel McLaughlin, a Canadian business pioneer. George Tatham, who was the founding Head of McLaughlin College, had a vision for the college to represent the whole person, and accordingly, arts, music, poetry, and athletics have a prominent […]