Andrew Feng Throughout centuries of literature and drama, people have created works of art that focus on issues within our society. With allegories such as “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding to reflections of our inner selves like Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein,” no work is able to show the true effects of technology like Black […]
The Creation of Snowflakes and Their Uniqueness
by Jason Nguyen The snow that is expected every year is generated from thousands of snowflakes falling down from the sky with each one having a process of creation that makes each snowflake unique. I love to watch the snowflakes fall down and hit the ground, forming into something bigger. As I watch I also […]
Sleep, Something We Lack
by Siman Grewal I have always been told to go to bed on time. When I was younger it was eight o’clock and as I got older this time increased to ten o’clock. For some reason we remember being told to get at least eight to ten hours of sleep, but is this really true? […]
Neuroscience explains the popularity of the pumpkin spice latte
written by Alice Fall is in full force, and so is the ever-popular pumpkin spice latte. First introduced by Starbucks in 2003, it has since made its way into our hearts as the quintessential fall beverage, with more than 200 million drinks sold since its debut. For many die-hard pumpkin spice latte fans, the seasonal drink […]
GMO Mosquitoes: Miracle or Another Freakish Scientific Experiment?
Genetically modified organisms, aka GMO, often gets a bad rap. Once I was choosing some ripe tomatoes at the grocery store, and, astonished at the ripeness of them, exclaimed something or other about the miracle of GMO food. My mother, however, did not share my enthusiasm, and she stated that all GMO products are “freakish […]
One Giant Leap For Womankind
October 2, 2017, marked the day that Julie Payette was sworn in as the 29th Governor General of Canada. She is only Canada’s fourth female Governor General, following the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean (2005-2010), the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson (1999-2005), and the Right Honourable Jeanne Sauvé (1984-1990). I was thrilled upon hearing the news that […]