All over the United States, the United Kingdom, and with calls for the same in Canada, statues are being torn…
Author: Lissa Albert
Whose Lives Matter?
This won’t be a popular piece with those who will likely call me out on it, and use every name…
Pandemic 2020: Language of Fear
But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought. – George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four 2020 has, to put it…
Coronavirus: Saying The Quiet Parts Out Loud
I’m going to preface this by saying that the isolation we’ve been keeping has been good. We were plunged into…
Coronavirus: The View From Canada
Until now, I have not truly expanded on the global crisis we’re experiencing with the Wuhan Virus/coronavirus/COVID-19. I have interacted…
What was never lost…
When my grandmother died, January 1st, 1985, she left behind many who loved her. She also left behind treasures from…
Getting old doesn’t mean being old: the Hudson seniors curling club
At 65 years old, Bill Louch returned to curling three years ago. “My wife and I curled for two years…
Are smartphones contributing to cyberbullying?
We all know that cyberbullying takes place using technology-driven communication tools. Smartphones allow for access to social media platforms as…
When Does A Prank Become Cyberbullying? Fake Memorial Pages on Facebook Can Become A Bigger Problem
Prank: Noun A practical joke or mischievous act. What is a prank? The definition says it’s a “joke”. Or a…
Fighting for equality in sports journalism
Written by Lissa Albert and Tim Abdiyev Their numbers are growing, yet women continue to face harassment in the male-dominated…