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It’s time to talk about fatphobia

It’s time to talk about fatphobia

Fat-shaming is sewn into the fabric of our culture and has embedded itself in our everyday lives to the point where we don’t often recognize when we’re perpetuating fatphobia, or the fear and/or hatred of fat bodies. “It’s a disdain, a hate, a fear of fat bodies,...
Out of the cold

Out of the cold

Roughly 2,000 Edmontonians are currently homeless, according to an online media release from Mayor Don Iveson on Oct. 10. In the same media release, City Council said that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this number has been growing in Edmonton. Yet, the maximum...
The filtered selfie rabbit hole

The filtered selfie rabbit hole

Everywhere you look, you see it: people taking selfies. The trend, which doesn’t seem to be losing its appeal, has gone from simple photos to a plethora of filters, apps, and Photoshopping ability that can change the look of your face beyond recognition. As cosmetic...
The age of microtransit

The age of microtransit

On Nov. 19, 2019, the City of Edmonton announced it would be cutting 100 bus routes out of the Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) network, leaving many Edmontonians in inner suburbs with much longer walks to their nearest bus stop, and some more without reasonable access...
Review: Emily in Paris

Review: Emily in Paris

Netflix’s original series, Emily in Paris, has managed to both delight and offend viewers. The show was created by Darren Star, famously known for the series, Sex and the City. With Star’s name on the project, it’s no surprise that the show became an overnight...