Earlier today I attended my first university lecture of this term. It was a lecture in a course titled ‘Gender and Politics’, and although the lecture was brief considering it was just a basic introduction, I can tell already that the content of this course will be interesting and riveting. My professor raised a couple … More Gender and Politics

If you were to visit the Instagram page of any well-known celebrity, it is probable that within the comments posted to their photos you will discover a multitude of crude language, harassment, and inappropriate remarks. Comments such as these are referred to as ‘hate’, and its occurrence seems to be growing with passing time. I … More Internet Hate

My father has always had dry, brittle hair. It seems as though there is no hair product or line that can rejuvenate his scalp, whether such products be from the drugstore or a salon. My sister went on the hunt to find him a shampoo and conditioner that would improve his hair situation, and it … More Product Review: OGX Gravity Defying and Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner

It seems as though whenever I tell people that ginseng is one of the crops my father grows on our family farm, I am asked what exactly ginseng is. Considering ginseng is becoming more and more popular in North America, I decided I would dedicate a post discussing ginseng and its many purposes and uses. … More Ginseng

Gender segregation has been a prominent issue in society for decades. It is, by definition, the dividing of genders in order to ensure specific character traits and stereotypes are specific to either the male or female gender. Gender segregation initiates the moment a child is born. A doctor immediately notifies the mother as to whether … More Gender Segregation at Birth

Communication is an essential component of everyday life. Whether it be verbal or physical, communication is a means for persons to express their emotions and opinions to others in order to ensure they are understood. While the concept of communication may seem simple in a broad perspective, I feel as though many individuals fail to … More Communication

Okay, before you judge me for watching Teen Wolf, hear me out. I am aware that the title of the series sounds rather corny, lame even, but I am completely and entirely serious when I state that Teen Wolf is one of the best television shows I have ever watched. Perhaps my liking for this show … More Television Series Review: Teen Wolf

There has been much speculation in recent years that lunch or deli meat may not be the healthiest food to consume. Such speculation results from an analysis of the ingredients in lunch meat and their potential link to the development of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. I personally love lunch meat, and I almost always … More The Great Debate: Is Lunch Meat Bad?

The annual VMA awards show occurred this past weekend, and as per usual tabloids are declaring who wore what best and who looked the most exceptional in regards to makeup and wardrobe. There has been much coverage in regards to singer Alicia Keys and her appearance at the awards, and the reasoning behind such coverage … More The Alarming Praise Towards Alicia Keys at the Recent VMAs

It is arguable that the debate regarding as to whether vitamins are beneficial or detrimental to a persons health has been in existence for an extended duration of time. Some argue that vitamins offer nutrients to the human body that are hard to retain through means of only diet, and some argue that the human … More Vitamins: Good or Bad?

Whilst conversing with a woman at a function today, I was informed that Canadian Tire is already making Christmas decorations and holiday products available for purchase. My sister then proceeded to inform me that dollar stores are offering Christmas decor as well, and furthermore hats, mittens and scarves. While I have always enjoyed the holidays … More The Materialistic Obsession Over Holidays

Fat shaming, by definition, is discrimination or mockery against an individual who exceeds the weight limitation of a person of their size. It is the act of causing an overweight person to feel ashamed and uncomfortable with their body through means of both verbal and physical harassment. I am unsure as to when fat shaming … More Fat Shaming

Laughter is such an important thing to experience. It is a simple yet powerful action that allows a person to feel instant happiness and furthermore pleasure. Earlier today my dad and I had a little mishap on the farm, and it was positively hilarious. I had never witnessed my dad laughing as hard as he … More Laughter

Writer’s block can be a challenging thing to deal with when you’re affiliated with anything related to literature. You sit and stare at a blank screen or piece of paper, trying to force your brain to discover a new topic to write about, and in doing so you become incredibly frustrated and likely fail to … More How to Start a Blog

If the title of this post is a question that you have personally considered, I assure you that you are not alone in your confusion. I myself have wondered about Kombucha for quite a while, and I only became familiar with it because my sister drinks it avidly. She heard about it from her fitness … More What the Heck is Kombucha?

My final year of university commences in a couple of weeks, and while university has been a beneficial experience for me personally in some regards, I have several issues with the way in which this educational institution functions. I attend Brock University and I am enrolled in the Honors English program. I hope to complete … More The Impracticality of the University Educational System

I have a passion for women’s rights and gender equality, which is why I am dedicating a post to the societal pressures men are forced to endure throughout their daily lives. A majority of my posts address the issues women are subjected to in society, and while gender discrimination tends to impact women more than … More The Societal Expectation of Masculinity

Being a member of the Catholic religion, I feel as though I am able to distinguish issues that lie within such religion from a personal perspective. My mother and father had me baptized when I was an infant, and I have received the sacraments of the first Eucharist and furthermore confirmation. I attend church every … More Contradictions Within Catholicism

I often feel as though gratitude is too often overlooked in today’s society. We as humans have composed a world that focuses on and emphasizes the supposed importance of consumerism and materialistic goods, and by doing so we have lost focus of the simple importance of being thankful. While I do not believe evidence of gratitude … More Gratitude

Alas, we have reached the concluding text in Dashner’s Maze Runner series. Though it is unfortunate that this series must come to an end, I will state that the first two texts in the series are far better than the final two. The first two novels in Dashner’s series, The Maze Runner and The Scorch … More Book Review: The Kill Order by James Dashner

Gel manicures are wonderful for people who are avid nail-biters. I myself am certainly a nail-biter, and despite trying numerous techniques and strategies in an attempt to refrain from chewing my nails, I have been unsuccessful in finding a strategy that truly works. I figured experimenting with gel nails would be an effective way to … More Are Gel Manicures Safe?

As I have stated before and likely will continue to state until my complexion is clear, acne sucks. It is a concern that has the ability to totally abolish an individual’s sense of self-confidence, and often times it seems as though there is no true solution. Having struggled with acne throughout my teenage years and … More The Truth About Acne Products

An article posted on the CBC website today discusses yet another issue that has arisen in Rio as a result of the summer Olympic games. The article, written by Brunhuber, provides insight in regards to the issue of a lack of volunteers for the Rio games. When the games initiated, there were a multitude of volunteers, … More These Mistreatment of Rio Volunteers

Social media has once again attacked an innocent individual based on incorrect assumptions and perceptions. Gabby Douglas, a member of the US women’s gymnastic team for the 2016 Rio summer Olympics, has been repeatedly attacked by social media forums for countless reasons throughout her Olympic experience in Rio. She has been scrutinized for her hair … More Social Media Attacks Towards Gabby Douglas

The debate as to whether not fruits and vegetables should be categorized as negative-calorie foods has been in existence for an extended duration. If you are curious as to what exactly a negative-calorie food is, it is a food that requires more energy, or calories, to chew and consume it than it possesses. An example … More Should Fruits and Vegetables be Considered Negative-Calorie Foods?

I would argue that when a majority of persons hear the term ‘feminism’, they tend to cringe with discomfort. It is unfortunate that the concept of feminism has a considerably negative reputation in society today, and it is furthermore unfortunate that such a negative reputation exists simply due to a lack of an understanding of … More Feminism: What Does it Really Mean?

It is arguable that stress is a prevalent force in the life of most persons. It seems inevitable that stress will occur periodically throughout a persons existence, and whether the cause of stress be work, family, friends or relationships, it can seem overwhelming at times. As frustrating and looming as stress may seem, it is … More 3 Ways to Reduce Stress

It truly seems as though sexism in athletics will never fade. I acknowledge that gender equality in sports has progressed tremendously throughout history, however there has been several occurrences thus far at the Rio Olympic summer games that prompt me to question as to whether or not gender equality will ever prevail in athletics. According to an … More Sexism in the Olympic Games

A fundamental understanding of birth control’s purpose lies directly within its title: it’s aim is to control the possibility of birth, control meaning prevent it. A majority of women take birth control as a means to deplete the possibility of becoming pregnant, but there other reasons as to why it is appealing to some of … More Birth Control: Good or Bad?

It seems as though anywhere you turn lately there is news addressing the Pokemon Go game and the accidents it has caused. I personally have never played the game, nor do I plan to. From my understanding, the game is an app for smart phones in which users attempt to catch and battle Pokemon characters … More Is ‘Pokemon Go’ Dangerous?