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Demystifying the Universe of Interstellar: A Critique from a Physics Standpoint
One of my many guilty pleasures is watching cerebral-science fiction films. One of my all-time favourites in particular is Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar; I think I’ve watched it once a year since it’s release in 2014. There are two reasons why I love this film: 1) science is awesome and 2) no matter how much I…
The ‘Sunday Scaries’ and its Existence in the Digital World
Everyone knows that all too familiar feeling on Sundays, the day before school or work starts and all your upcoming responsibilities creep up and slap you in the face. All you can do is let this feeling wash over and hope that you make it out of the week alive. But what IS this impending…
Training your Brain through Meditation: A Beginner’s Guide
We’ve all heard of the term meditation. But do you actually know what it means? Do you know the benefits of it? Do you think it relieves stress and anxiety? If you answered no to any of these questions, then you’ve come to the right place! To begin, I’ll give some background on my experience…
Lightning Post #3: What’s My ‘Future of Writing’?
During the time spent in my CCOM 315 class, I found new ways of ‘writing the internet’ and gained a better knowledge of what it truly entails. My understanding of writing the internet has definitely changed over the past two months; I have realized that writing comes in all forms, styles, and tones, and most…
Call to Action for McGill Principal: Reduce Student Workload during COVID-19 Pandemic
Dear Principal Suzanne Fortier, I am writing this open letter to bring awareness to the increasing concerns amongst McGill students regarding COVID-19, online school, and the substantial amount of work professors have been giving their students. I am writing this letter to demand action on your part, from myself (a McGill B.Sc Nursing student) and…
The ‘Sunday Scaries’: A Brief History and it’s Meaning
Everyone knows that all too familiar feeling on Sundays, the day before school or work starts, and all your upcoming responsibilities creep up and slap you in the face. All you can do is let this feeling wash over and hope that you make it out of the week alive. But what IS this impending…
How to Stick to Healthy Habits: Tips from the Co-Founder of “The Habit Society”, Nikki Nahoum
Nikki Nahoum is the co-founder of The Habit Society, a psychology-based weekly newsletter teaching you how to stick to your habits. She’s also my good friend, roommate, and a health fanatic! Today I will be asking her how she got to a place of healthy living and her new company called The Habit Society. So,…
Lightning Post #2: Image/GIF Search Analysis
When I searched up the word “health” into Google Images and GIPHY, I assumed there would be no cultural/historical biases. This is because health isn’t a noun to describe one type of person; anyone can be healthy, no matter their race, cultural background etc. Fortunately, I was correct! Here are a few examples: This is…
Why “Owning it: The Anxiety Podcast” is the Missing Piece to your Weekly Routine
With anxiety and mood disorders affecting such a large amount of the population, 3 million people in Canada to be exact, it’s crucial to identify causes, symptoms, and coping strategies in order to live a happy life. Coping with anxiety is something that everyone deals with differently. While some people go through life merely dealing…
Beginner’s Guide: How to Train your Brain through Meditation
We’ve all heard of the term meditation. But do you actually know what it means? Do you know the benefits of it? Do you think it works? If you answered no to any of these questions, then you’ve come to the right place! Welcome. Whether you’re a student, a full-time employee, a new parent, or…
Lightning Post #1: Twitter is an ‘Engagement Jackpot’
I’m gonna be honest. I’m surprised at the level of unfamiliarity with Twitter (for the most part) within my ‘writing the internet’ class. Maybe it’s because McGill university has a diverse population of students from all around the world and Twitter is mainly used in North America. But in my opinion, Twitter is the best…
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