In Zoey’s Eyes
I’m sitting on a bed, in a building 14 feet wide on every wall. There are two white pillows inside two blue cases with a deep blue sheet to match. There is a brown blanket to keep away the chill come nightfall. There is a book, a notepad and a kitten who has taken to ravaging a small white mouse with a jingling bell inside it.
More Than a Game
After seeing three fights in the first 9 seconds of a hockey game between the Canadians and Americans I couldn’t help but watch video of the anthems being sung in Montreal.
The University of Winnipeg Encampment
May 2024
A pro-Palestine encampment of more than a dozen tents with an unknown amount of long-term protestors has been outside the University of Winnipeg for more than two weeks. Along the West side of the encampment are 4 banners describing what the encampment represents and what their objectives are.
The Spreading Fire
Donald Trump is simply out of his mind. The trouble is a crazy man can cause a lot of damage. Here’s a few of my thoughts of Donald Trump’s recent obsession with making Canada “the 51st state.”
Days After
In an era of increasing social divide what are we to do? Are we better off hating our political opponents and pledging unwavering allegiance to our politicians? Probably not.
Well
He won.
New Horizons
Every day it seems like the sky is falling and there isn't a single solution in sight. So, what am I supposed to do about it?
No News on the Front
After spending a dozen or so hours watching a Ken Burns production on the war in Vietnam, one can't help but think over the tremendous deception which cost so many lives.
O Death
January 27th, 2020
The world shook the day Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi died in a tragic accident. For a moment we stopped and collectively mourned the loss of one of the greatest athletes in sports.
Canadian Mental Health Care at a Glance
A quick look at facts and figures pertaining to mental health care in Canada. This broad stroke article is a segment from a larger piece initially published to U-Multicultural in 2023.
Farcical Security at the University of Winnipeg
After the University of Winnipeg locked down in response to the pro-Palestine encampment on the lawn security was laughable at best and infuriating at worst. What exactly is my tuition paying for?
Warzones Over Wifi
A reflection on modern warfare, considering the pros and cons of living in a deeply interconnected world, receiving updates in real time of wartime casualties.
Encampments
I was walking by the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Winnipeg the other day and I got to thinking.
Bud Light Presents: Freedom
Written in 2016 this piece is from the perspective of a 21 year old seeking some form of truth.