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Tag: Culture
The Art Gallery of Ontario’s Andy Warhol exhibit
A reflection on the 20th century icon Andy Warhol; an artist who explored the concepts of American culture, sexuality, consumerism, and impacted many aspects of pop culture.
What we can learn from the Gilmore Girls: a review of the cult-classic television show
A glance into overlooked life lessons in the infamous Gilmore Girls series
Online and in-person: Must-see exhibits on now
These must-see artistic exhibits and literary collections are perfect for a day out or a night in.
A fork in the road: Unpacking York’s most notorious stereotype
The saying “if you can hold a fork, you can go to York” has plagued York students for decades; we decided to dissect its inaccuracies.
A dive into the world behind psychopathy
A look at one of the most glamourized illnesses in pop culture, psychopathy – including how it’s assessed, its key traits, and how it differs from sociopathy.
This year’s Asian Heritage Month highlights the community’s resilience
In the wake of heightened racism and discrimination, Asian communities are sharing strength and solidarity.
“Not my Luke!” Not your franchise, either
Fans shouldn’t control their fandoms. In fact, when franchises subvert fan expectations, they give us something fresh and new.
How to diversify your Instagram feed
Examples of Instagram accounts you can follow to diversify your Instagram feed and help your algorithm.
The benefits of language learning
There are many methods and tools available to aid in language learning — a task with many social and cognitive benefits, as well as its own set of obstacles.