Vicky Qiao had her summer all planned out, including the perfect internship. She had no idea COVID-19 would bring everything to a screeching halt—her travel, her classes, her job, her formal. Now, she’s trying to learn to be comfortable living in uncertainty: “I almost feel angry, but who am I angry at? We are so…
By: Hayley Tubrett During a global crisis, the future may seem uncertain. Personally, I don’t know what I’ll be doing this summer. I don’t know whether I’ll be able to find a job and pay off my student loan anytime soon. Because of all this, it’s difficult to look to the future and find some…
By: Megan King An anonymous Londoner is encouraging her community to compliment each other in 280 characters or less. A Twitter page called “Kindness Matters” works to encourage the London community to exchange niceties and support one another. The page founder, a London journalist who wishes to remain anonymous, founded the account in September 2018…
MMJC students have two semesters to learn about journalism and communication. Deadlines and deliverables can seem never-ending in a one-year condensed master’s program. Add on applying for internships, attending extracurricular workshops and networking, and I sometimes feel like I’m in a constant state of stress and anxiety. The workload can easily become overwhelming. It’s a…
By: Adriana Vicic “Which Ashley should I super-like?” asked 22-year-old Scott Relay* as he swiped through photos of girls in bikinis. “She’s kind of cute; I’m not sure about this one though.” Relay is one of the 50 million people using the dating application, Tinder. But, the St. Thomas, Ont. native doesn’t use it for…
Vicky Qiao’s article delves into the life of an adventurer who frequents unique cities around the world. Vicky explores the pros and cons of solo travel, and the value of travelling with friends: “Motorbiking through a twisting mountain pass in Vietnam, exploring the Nepali mountains and immersing herself with locals; Angela He is a true…
There’s a lot that happens in February. Midterms, assignments and reading week take precedence in the minds of busy master’s students. Most of all, however, the month of February seems to be dominated by a common theme: relationships. The theme of “relationships” isn’t limited to love. It includes the networking efforts that we are undertaking…
Samantha Humphrey may call herself “very boring.” Don’t believe her. Most post-secondary students worry about midterms and assignments. In the fall of 2018, she worried about shelter. “It’s hard to put it into words what it’s like,” said Humphrey. “It’s not something you ever plan on. It’s not something you expect. It’s probably one of…
Last updated Dec. 1, 2019 The large, bright café is filled with sounds of chatter, clinking crockery and a whirring espresso machine while employees steadily serve the morning rush. A line forms in front of the long granite counter as customers peer at the daily special scrawled on the massive chalkboard menu. Servers efficiently clear…
There’s something about returning from the holiday season and getting back into my daily routine that I don’t care for. Simply put, I don’t want to be responsible again. And who really wants to be responsible? Especially after indulging in an excess of food, seeing your loved ones, spending all your hard-earned money and binging…