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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe bilingual journal started in 2009 and expanded to include a podcast and a blogging platform. After scaling back production during the pandemic, the journal is currently trying to work its way back to its pre-COVID peak.

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Generally, it is assumed that university elitism in Canada does not exist. While it does not exist to the extent it does down South and in some other parts of the world, it does exist.

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Reading Time: 4 minutesThrough reading literature like Invisible Boy and The Blue Clerk or exploring scenes like Caribana and Afrofest you will come to discover that while Black culture may not be as loud as it is with our neighbours down south, it is certainly not any less vibrant.

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Reading Time: 2 minutesImagine visiting a doctor who doesn’t speak your language fluently. Now imagine trying to explain your symptoms, understand medical advice, and make important health decisions, all through a language barrier. Frustrating, right? Beyond just being frustrating, it turns out that language barriers in medical environments could have detrimental effects on heart health.

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Reading Time: 6 minutesMarch comes marching in with this month’s edition of the Thryllabus! As the semester reaches its end, why not take the time to check out some events? With fitness meetings, musicals, conferences, galas, and more, there’s something for everyone this month.

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you need a lab, rehearsal space, or study corner, the university has plenty of options for students. But when it comes to lounges and leisure spots — these are far and few between.

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Reading Time: 6 minutesLoaded with a list of nominees across big-ticket categories, competition came close – particularly with the presence of Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Billie Eilish, to name a few of the stars present.

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