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Run Like A Girl by Amaka Egbe– A YA Debut

Areej C — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:21:56 +0000

In her debut novel, Amaka Egbe writes the story of a young Black girl, and new reality as her life is sprung into chaos after moving in with her estranged father. Before delving into this review of author Amaka Egbe’s ‘Run Like A Girl’, I would like to take a moment to thank those who […]

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The Troubles of Being a Short Girl

Avanti Karkhanis — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:00:05 +0000

Ladies and gentlemen, I am a short girl. In a society where the average Canadian female is 5 feet 4 inches, I fall below average at a whopping 5 feet 1 inch. Personally, I have no problem with my height. It’s a part of who I am, and I’ve learned to embrace it! With that being […]

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Fairy tales: Disney endings vs Original endings

Shruti Tangirala — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:29:45 +0000

We all love fairy tales and their amazing happy endings, especially the Disney ones! The songs are so joyful and they don’t seem to have a care in the world. Or so we think! The endings of fairytales have been twisted by Disney, so that the movies would be a huge hit with the viewers […]

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Dream On

Malika Daya — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:58:41 +0000

Never once did anyone tell me I could not achieve. Never once did anyone tell me I would not make it…so why the hesitation? Was it the deceiving negative remarks or dead energy around me? Or was it the fear of failing…? Today I am going to share a story with you, that a lot […]

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Grad Dress Craze: How to pick your grad dress

admin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:49:20 +0000

I’m a girl in grade 12, so naturally, finding my grad dress is probably the most fun I’ll have this year. So the question is…should I get a sweetheart neck, strapless, one-shoulder, a-line, asymmetrical, gown, short, long, halter, poofy, sequined, or rhinestoned dress? Yeah, okay. I don’t even know what to choose. But I have […]

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Poem of the Day: Daddy’s Day

sheliza — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:23:37 +0000

Do you ever complain about your laundry not being done? Or how your shower is cold? It’s time for people to start realizing how grateful they are for having a shower, or owning their own clothes. This poem, Daddy’s Day, truly shows that even a little girl has the resilience to overcome obstacles. She is a […]

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Youth Week: BOWNESS YOUTH BLOCK PARTY AND RESOURCE FAIR

tonny — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:14:23 +0000

Free on the 29th of April? Want to discover new opportunities and new people in your community? Why not head down to the Boys and Girls Club and participate in the Youth Block Party and Resources Fair for Teens and Adults, as part of Youth Week? In its third year, the Youth Block Party aims […]

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