The MLB playoffs are well underway and there has already been drama brewing. Three of the top four teams have been eliminated early on, leaving fans with questions. I believe the cause of top teams being eliminated is the playoff format and I'm going to explain why. The Atlanta Braves had the best record in the regular season with 104...

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Imagine walking into a room and instantly feeling judged just by the colour of your skin. For Kayla Escoffery, a young Black activist, it is a reality. She said there is more to her than the colour of her skin.“That alone, that idea of being judged, especially in high school, when you feel judged already by your peers [and] to...

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Fear of chronic health conditions gives me anxiety, but taking care of myself is reassuring that my risk of these conditions gets lower and lower with every healthy day. From my experience and expert research, it is clear that a healthy body can help make a better mind. Getting enough sleep is very important. A Columbia University Department of Psychiatry...

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As the puck dropped last Tuesday in the NHL’s opening week, the league also dropped some very disappointing news proving that hockey culture is still fractured. The NHL recently sent issued a memo to teams with updated regulations preventing players from wearing altered gear during games, warmups, and official team practices. These regulations prohibit players from wearing Pride tape, Hockey...

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The NHL preaches hockey is for everyone, but a recent rule change makes it seem like it was all a sham. OutSports revealed on Oct. 9, a few days before National Coming Out Day, the league doubled down on the initial ban on special jerseys last June. Memos were sent to the 32 teams regarding guidance about what players and...

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I grew up listening to Bollywood music filled with different classical instruments and soulful lyrics. Hindi songs have always played a great role in Bollywood movies. It always connected the Indian audience to the story, depicting the characters' emotions. But the last few years have completely changed the Bollywood music industry. With the increasing social media influence, music is no...

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I watched Black Entertainment Television (BET) as a kid and that was the biggest exposure to the entertainment world for me. I used to be engrossed in the series that would always play music videos and did a countdown rating the songs. There was also the BET Awards, and this was my most vivid memory of watching a Black-organized group...

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It took the federal government to push a telecom to ensure all of the major wireless carriers in Canada cellular access on the TTC subway system starting in October, ending years of no mobile coverage underground. This plan came into effect on Oct. 3 and passengers should have access to cellular connectivity, according to Francois-Philippe Champagne, the federal minister of...

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I had my first tryst with the Canadian health system and it disappointed me to my core. My wife and I moved from Oslo to Toronto so I could pursue journalism at Humber College. Within weeks we found our rental house was infested with bedbugs. I woke up on Oct. 3 to a swollen bed bug bite on my eye....

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Ontario increased its minimum wage to $16.55 per hour from $15.50 effective Oct. 1. It's a commendable step forward, sure. The new minimum wage brings in $2,648 a month, or $31,776 a year, before tax deductions. But does the province understand there are still many financial obstacles both domestic and international students must overcome? Especially in light of the housing...

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