By Camila Nakamura For many, foreign movies, or productions from outside the Hollywood circuit, are stereotyped as being too complex, difficult to understand, and even dragging and boring. So, to guide you in this journey through this wonderful universe of international movies, here is a list with some of them, from different genres, that break […]
By India Madsen, LA&PS Voices Blog Editor According to the ancient Roman historian Livy, there once lived a son of a tyrannical king, who upon seizing political power in a distant city, sent a messenger to his father asking what to do next. The father responded with no words. Instead, he simply grabbed a stick, […]
Cheer on the Lions at a Football Game Football games are a classic university experience. York has a beautiful stadium and a talented team. Even if you don’t know a false start from a touchdown, football games (or any sporting events, really), are the perfect opportunity to show off your York pride and support our […]
Movements and revolutions are a part and parcel of society, where oppressed classes struggle against their oppressor for freedom and their dignity. These agitations are led by men and women of great knowledge of the world, its history and its politics. They have a charisma that wins over people, a vision of making the world […]
By India Madsen Editor, LA&PS Voices Typically, the halls of Founders College are dead silent on a Thursday evening. February 16th, however, saw a buzzing crowd of students in a line that snaked around the building. The source of their excitement? The annual LA&PS Drag Race! Thanks to the hard work of LA&PS Work/Study students, […]
This interview was conducted by Suhel Singh Randhawa on February 7, 2023. Every year, we mark the month of February as Black History Month, commemorating the history of Black people, their historical and contemporary experiences and contributions- How they have continued to exhibit great resilience and have broken through systemic barriers to live lives of […]
India Madsen Editor, LA&PS Voices The hashtag #couplegoals took off around 2010, bringing fuzzy Valencia-filtered selfies of couples kissing, wearing annoying matching T-shirts, or enjoying luxurious beach vacations. Even though the hashtag’s popularity has waned, it’s easy to become so preoccupied with emulating the “goal worthy” relationships we see in social media posts, movies, and […]
By Suhel Singh Randhawa Editor, LA&PS Voices Summer brings along many things to look forward to:; good weather, blue skies, outdoor sports, blooming gardens, and clothes that don’t weigh you down. For students, it also brings along summer job opportunities. Having a four-month break from school gives us time to work, gain experience, and develop skills, […]
By Suhel Singh Randhawa Editor, LA&PS Voices The mercury has dropped. The sun has hidden itself behind grey clouds. The sky showers us with snow and freezing rain. Our shoulders now bear not only the burden of studies and work, but also the weight of heavy parkas that protect us from the cold weather. Winter […]
By India Madsen, LA&PS Voices Editor Imagine you’re anxiously waiting in line for a concert. A long line of people who seem to be dressed better than you weaves around the block. You desperately scan the scene, waiting for the friend you planned to attend with to show up. You pull out your cell phone […]