The crash of diet culture Over the summer, a storm brewed on social media criticizing and calling out various diets as problematic and restrictive. Both the F-Factor and All in programs have faced major backlash and complaints on social media. At the center of complaints, lifestyle and fashion influencer Emily Gellis Lande’s Instagram account has become a […]
Three simple tips for a safe back to school for your kid When the COVID-19 pandemic started, children had to do online school to complete their school year, but now that Quebec flattened its COVID-19 curve, and that children statistically transmit the virus less than adults, the government has opted for an in-person back-to-school. Here […]
White-washing in Quebec entertainment Last week, the trailer for Squad 99, an adaptation of the famous Brooklyn 99 show, has been called-out for its white-washing. In a highly controversial decision, the show’s producers decided to change the roles of Amy Santiago and Rosa Diaz, two prominent Brooklyn 99 characters, to roles of Quebec women. This […]
Here’s what you need to know about the situation in Lebanon On August 4th, a devastating double explosion took place in Beirut, capital of Lebanon, killing more than 200 civilians and wounding 6000 persons. In the hope to help the people of Lebanon recover from this tragedy, the Trudeau government has announced a contribution of $30 million to […]
Easy sustainable practices that are easy to include in your lifestyle For many millennials, sustainability has become a major issue that drives consumption and life decisions. Many of us want to do our part, but don’t know where to start and might feel intimidated by big waste-free or sustainability movements. The sustainability movement is based […]
How do Millennials experience pay gap? Millennial women were raised in a society with the illusion of equality. From being told that we could be whatever we wanted to this illusion being solidified by our education system, it took many of us entering the working world to realize that women and men are still not […]
4 things you need to know about the Tik Tok ban Earlier this week, United States President Donald Trump announced that he wanted to “ban” the popular social media app “Tik Tok” based on personal data privacy issues. We break down this potential ban to understand it better. 1. There is doubt regarding Donald J. […]
How post-secondary students will live the upcoming semester? With August right around the corner, many students are still left with a lot of questions regarding their upcoming semester and year. While some universities in Canada will partially resume some in-person classes, all Montreal Universities have announced that the majority of classes will be online, with […]
Is sustainable fashion really better? The past couple of years has seen the rise of many ethical dilemmas, forcing our society to rethink norms and beliefs. One of these norms relates to the consumption of fashion. Many have raised questions regarding the responsibility of both brands and consumers when it comes to ethical, environmental and […]
Why should you be concerned about the WE Charity scandal? A few months ago, Justin Trudeau announced that students who volunteer during the Covid-19 pandemic would be eligible to receive a student service grant of 1000$ to 5000$ depending on the hours of volunteer work. WE Charity, an international charity and educational partner, is administering […]