Female directors in Hollywood are reshaping film narratives through the female gaze, but the industry remains resistant to change, molded by patriarchal norms that continue to hinder true progress.
On Nov. 14, we were informed the AMS intends to bring forward two motions at the Special General Meeting on Nov. 18, which pose a direct threat to The Journal’s editorial autonomy and the principles of free speech and academic freedom on campus.
We’ve taken several steps back on women’s rights. Donald Trump’s re-election as America’s 47th President of the United States has already caused a spike in hateful and violent rhetoric toward women in the digital sphere.
Whether it’s a conversation at the dinner table or a debate between two ridiculously old men, political discussions tend to serve more as a venting method than a productive use of time.
It doesn’t matter what your life looks like, but rather how it feels. Unfortunately, happiness, fulfillment, and purpose aren’t boxes you can check off a to-do list.
News publications choosing not to endorse political candidates doesn’t come without reason. This year, a record number of major American news publications decided not to endorse a president in this year’s US election.
Instead of distinguishing itself from other universities, the Faculty of Arts & Science (FAS) wants to fit in with them—even if it means sacrificing students’ quality of education.
Universities’ growing focus on prestige, rankings, and elite status signals a troubling shift away from their foundational educational mission—a shift that dangerously overlooks talented students who may not fit the traditional mold but possess immense potential.
Falling birth rates might not be a crisis, but rather a shift in societal values. Over the years, Canada has seen a steady decline in birth rates. At the current rate of 1.26 children born in Canada per woman in 2023, the country marked its second consecutive year at a record-low fertility rate.
Mental health and end-of-life care infrastructure in Western Canada and the US is hindered by a cultural tendency to avoid discussions around death and human mortality.