Author: Jelena Vulić
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Multicultural kids in a multicultural world
Canada, a country that prides itself on its diversity, multiculturalism and acceptance of all. It’s hard to believe that not too long ago, mixed race couples and families were widely seen as…
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Do dreams die?
Remember when “What do you want to be when you grow up?” wasn’t such a dreadful question… As kids, we answered that question with an excited voice, a wide smile, and a…
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One week with Tinder
I got Tinder back in October 2016, when all of my friends were constantly chatting about all of the cute boys and girls that matched with them. I hopped onto the bandwagon;…
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Why you shouldn’t complain about diversity in comic books
Miles Morales’ “sudden” introduction in 2011 as a half black, half Puerto Rican Spider-Man sparked heated debates among comic book fans over the diversity of characters and how it should be handled.…
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Woman in a galaxy far, far away…
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for the original trilogy of Star Wars. Continue reading at your own risk. (But seriously, if you haven’t seen the original trilogy of Star Wars, what…
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Why game design takes four years
It’s hard enough to avoid assumptions around an arts program in university. Many people don’t see the point in pursuing the arts as a lifelong career, especially when there’s the notion that…
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Through the Time Capsule: The importance of remembering
Every year, on Nov. 11, we remember. The world remembers. Though it was initially created to commemorate the lives lost during WWI, Remembrance Day has since been dedicated to honouring the lives…
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“Macho macho man… I want to be a macho man”
The first thing you should ask yourself is what you think hypermasculinity really is. In many cases, this is the first time that some of you have even heard of the term. …
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Gamer girls vs. the gaming world
In an industry in which the consumers are split almost perfectly between men and women, one would think that the gaming world would make an effort to better appeal to both sides…
