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The Art Of Unlearning

Crystal Lattice — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:55:37 +0000

Is what we learn always correct? Have you ever realized that something you learned is incorrect or inaccurate? For many youth, this could be some simple lies from parents, like the “fact” that they always have eyes on you. Additionally, this could also be from school, namely sciences, especially Chemistry. Lastly, our bad habits and […]

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Pick apart a poem: “This is a Photograph of Me” by Margaret Atwood

Diya Kunisetty — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:35:14 +0000

This is a Photograph of Me Margaret Atwood, 1939 It was taken some time ago. At first it seems to be a smeared print: blurred lines and grey flecks blended with the paper; then, as you scan it, you see in the left-hand corner a thing that is like a branch: part of a tree […]

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The Social Mammoth-Why You Should Stop Caring About Other People’s Opinions: Part 2

Kiana Baghban — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 21:04:15 +0000

Last time, we talked about our Social Mammoth and how the whole Mammoth situation is getting out of hand. We’ll be talking more about our A.V and how we can weaken the Mammoths influence over us and our lives and let our A.V take over. (This is the second part to my first article right here. […]

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The Social Mammoth-Why You Should Stop Caring About Other People’s Opinions: Part 1

Kiana Baghban — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:00:05 +0000

Opinions: the thing you say you don’t care about, and yet you still do. If you go on the web and do a little research on ‘not caring about other people’s opinions’ you will find a ton of websites, and pretty sure, you’re going to be overwhelmed, what with an article with a whole inquiry […]

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8 Things You Should Stop Saying

Brenda Odria — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:53:00 +0000

There has always been a controversy surrounding movements like feminism, body image, racism and now cultural appropriation. The reason for this is because of the crude attitude presented and offensive comments made in relation to topics like these. That is what jumpstarts the want and need for a change. Maybe people don’t realize what they […]

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What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Richard Lee-Thai — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:09:34 +0000

(Original Image) Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Both our strengths and weaknesses make up who we are. It would be a mistake to think that that we have no flaws. Conversely, it’s equally detrimental to think that we’re worthless and that we don’t have any redeeming qualities. Recognizing our strengths and weaknesses is part of the […]

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Youth of YYC: Tatiana, 17

Wentao — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:54:19 +0000

“I wish people were more open minded and didn’t judge others just because of what they like to do or their views in life. We’re all different, and although there’s no need to agree with everything other people say, it’s good to at least try to understand them. I believe that people should be able […]

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Cell(f)-Centered

A N — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:13:10 +0000

Look around you next time you are on a bus or a c-train. Almost every single person is using their cell phone, and not just for a minute but sometimes for the whole ride! What is wrong with having a face to face conversation with someone? I know I may sound like a stickler, but […]

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