Shades of Toronto launched its inaugural art exhibition at the University of Guelph-Humber featuring the work of Justin Minister, a Toronto-based photographer with his dubbed A Monochrome Extravaganza.“It’s great. I feel very honoured by it— very nervous, it was my first show,” said Minister. Minister's artwork can be seen on display throughout a section of the gallery where people gathered...

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The UN wants the killing of journalists and aid workers to stop in Gaza."It is deeply disturbing that Israeli authorities have not conducted a criminal investigation,” reads an official UN OHCHR statement earlier this year, following the one-year memorial of veteran Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. Abu Akleh, a correspondent reporter for Qatari state-owned media company Al Jazeera, was shot...

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I stopped and gave the woman interviewing me for an internship position the "side eye," and asked, "Excuse me?"I seem to have misread the posting. I was too stunned to speak."Congratulations, Mr. Lewis, you will be moving forward in the hiring process — I also want to remind you that there is no honorarium, and the contract is for three...

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Public safety for a student isn't a term taken lightly. Tens of thousands of students commute daily from neighbouring communities and cities around the GTA to Humber. Whether walking alone, leaving their belongings at school or commuting independently, feeling secure will always be a student's top priority. There are several ways in which a student can prioritize their safety. Humber...

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Nearly two weeks into the end of daylight saving time, experts argue some students are at risk for seasonal depression, a disruption in sleep patterns and other mental health factors. Canadians turned their clocks back an hour to mark the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 5. The first time it was used ever was in Port Arthur,...

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The festival of lights, formally known as Diwali, returned to Humber on Nov. 9, just four days before the festival falls. This year the festival is set to be celebrated on Nov. 12, with South Asian communities across the world acknowledging its festivities based on the position of the moon. Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India and...

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Humber music alumnus Theo Vandenhoff will be going on tour with the band CRYWANK this November in the U. K. and Ireland. Vandenhoff is a singer and songwriter from Humber College who, after leaving the college, transitioned into becoming a singer and songwriter. He describes his creative process for his solo EP as one which involves a flare of synth-pop...

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In the wake of the Israel-Palestine crisis, it's important to remain empathetic and informed. One way to do that is through books. Here are a few noteworthy Palestinian writers who have authored books in a variety of genres. 1. Mothers of Strangers by Suad Amiry This book focuses on the young love between two teenagers as they go through trials...

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William Brisland volunteers at the Daily Bread Food Bank for two half days each week, stationing himself in the sorting department. As he studies each item, he imagines a little kid somewhere who will soon have breakfast. He was placed in the food bank area when he started in 2020. By the third week, he asked to be relocated as...

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Acclaimed designer and artist Brian Donnelly, who now goes by the name Kaws, is making a splash with his Canadian debut at the AGO with larger-than-life cartoon sculptures that have gained a cult following in Brooklyn. KAWS started his artist journey as a freelance artist for Disney, working on background art and later furthered his craft by doing graffiti advertisements...

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