Kevin Kapenda // Columnist Divisive politicians eventually reap what they sow. Therefore, it should be no surprise that after three years of Donald Trump, it was a diverse wave of…
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Bitter and Better: Drawing The Line
Courier Editor // Illustration by Erika Medina Earlier this week I went to Whole Foods to buy some cheese. That’s it – nothing else, just $11 cheese. I knew exactly…
Artist Angle: Reclaiming My Sensitivity
Mila Meladinis // Columnist I knew from a young age that acting was something I loved. There was just something about expressing myself by delving into a character that was…
If She Ruled The World: Tiffany Haddish
Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration by Fiona Dunnett Like music and film, comedy has long been a form of entertainment that has not only been segregated but has favoured white…
Beats and Baskets: There’s Nothing Like A Hometown Hero
Justin Scott // Columnist There’s something special about seeing someone from your hometown make it big. It’s even more special when you grew up with them. Whether it’s an athlete,…
Naked and Not Afraid: Finding My Home In The Burlesque Community
Scarlett Vanderwoodsen // Columnist There’s something so powerful about finding your niche, finding your community — finding your home. Connecting your passion to what you pursue and take action on…
Naked and Not Afraid: Woman is a Word
Why I question what has always been expected of me as a woman and performer Scarlett Vanderwoodsen, Columnist // Illustration by Alison Johnstone The first day I wore black lipstick to…
Artist Angle: Facing Adversity in the Eyes of the Theatre
Trinity Valera-Mertineit, Columnist // Emma Harris I am Trinity. Without labels, without preconceptions and, at a first glance, that is simply who I am before anything else. In many ways…
If She Ruled the World: Michelle Obama -The Democratic Party’s Closer
Why the former First Lady’s presence is needed more than ever Kevin Kapenda, Columnist // Illustration by Fiona Dunnett Fox News and the alt-right have been giddy lately. In addition to the confirmation of…