by Dr. Jeffrey Fynn-Paul I am very aware that COVID has caused half a million deaths at the time of writing. The following piece does not in any way belittle that. But any good policy must start by separating the personal from the general. My purpose in writing this piece is to help us create... Continue Reading →
[Skip to the end for resources on BLM] When I was 16, my friend was shot and killed by a police officer. Four years later, the world watched as George Floyd was murdered in what was, essentially, a modern lynching. It’s disgusting that we live in a world where someone can be murdered on... Continue Reading →
Dear No One, Your first time swimming in a pool, you were most likely wearing those awfully tight inflatable armbands. They felt like they were cutting off your blood circulation, but you wore them as they were meant to keep your head above water. Your first time learning how to ride a bike, you were... Continue Reading →
24 things I’ve learned before I turned 20 Dear No One, as my birthday is approaching, I thought I'd review some of the life lessons I've picked up this year, as well as revisit some lessons from last year. Learn to enjoy your own company. You'll be stuck with yourself for life, so learn to... Continue Reading →
"I laughed, I cheered, and I celebrated all of your accomplishments..."
By Indy Udol Hello. I’m Indy, and I am an airplane geek. No, I am not that type of boy from rocket-building club back in High School who somehow aced every physics exam. I’m a traveller seeking to fly on many dangerous airplanes as much as possible. Since I was born, I racked up approximately... Continue Reading →
By Tom Hughes When people think of Russia, the usual imagery that comes to mind includes freezing scenery, military power, and Vladimir Putin’s “muscled” body on a photoshopped image of a bear. However, the growing reality is far from this image of health - Russia is in the midst of an HIV epidemic. As of... Continue Reading →
By Ričards Alans Miezītis / Photos by Elsa Court This April will mark the fourth year of hostilities in the eastern regions of Ukraine. February and March of 2014 saw the conclusion of the Ukrainian revolution and the beginning of unrest in the predominantly Russian-speaking areas of the country. What have been the recent territorial... Continue Reading →
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