As I stand on the tee box overlooking the lustrous, bright green fairway and reveling in the warm sunshine, confidence fills me. However, the golf course has more than what meets the eye. Lining the sides of the fairways are thick, dark green patches of rough that obfuscate my mind…

Throughout modern history, music has provided an outlet for people to speak their mind on polarizing events and ideas. Many songs have been written to provide the listener with a long-lasting message and seemingly make a change. Ever since the creation of “Rights of a Woman”, a 1795 women’s rights…

“Ageism” was coined by Robert Neil Butler to explain discrimination against the elderly and disenfranchised. Now, children and youth face systemic ageism that disables them from voicing their opinions. Two summers ago, I had the privilege of attending a conference called “Shaking the Movers”. The conference is organized and run…

Among the stillness of the town of Aurora in Ontario, Canada, a statue of Saint Andrew stands near the entrance of my school’s campus. Standing 4 ft 3 in tall, the statue is well hidden behind tree branches, only to be discovered by the determined. This statue of St. …

This semester, and more broadly this year in general, was one fueled with constant uncertainty. My only reassurance was the fact that this uncertainty was a common experience for everyone, shared by all those affected by the pandemic. By living away from all my friends in Toronto and missing out…

There is a log cottage standing near the waters of Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada. While many spend their summers and winters in the area, an overtone of loneliness surrounds the area; you do not feel alone, but at the same time there is no one near you. Picture yourself…

My first experience with an intellectual activity was in the Eastern world. Even though I moved to Canada at a young age, the first school I attended was within the Korean education system. As a student, I was destined to gain precision, speed, and organization with my education — all…

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My companion during my growth as a thinker and individual One of my earliest memories is of me listening to my mom’s favorite song, “Somebody to Love” by Queen. Even though I don’t listen much to Queen, music has become such an influential part of…