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“This is Gospel” by Panic! at the Disco shines light on the difficulties that addiction brings into people’s lives. Written by band front runner Brendon…
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Two kilometres from the Syrian border, in the acrid Jordanian desert, sits Za’atari refugee camp. When it emerged almost overnight, it quickly expanded into a…
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Carli D is a self-taught abstract artist who explores the spectrum of colours to create flowing artwork. Viewing her art as a form of art…
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“Out, Out—”, a poem by Robert Frost, tells the story of the death of a young boy after his hand is accidentally cut off by…
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“No one comes running for young boys who cry rape” – Kevin Kantor, “People You May Know”. Anthony Edwards, an American actor and director, widely…
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Esther Perel, famed psychotherapist and relationship expert, gives a talk on infidelity and the trauma that comes along with it. Author of several best-selling books,…
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The song “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers offers a lot of meaning with few words. Born out of the singer’s own…
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In 2017, Caitlin Plestid (they/them) created the art installation to raise awareness for, and support those struggling with, self-harm. While in high school, Caitlin and someone…
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The Catcher in the Rye is a book which portrays the overwhelming desire to retain childhood innocence through the story of main character Holden Caulfield….
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In recent years, the use of psychedelics in treating PTSD have gained notice in the scientific community. Past studies on the effectiveness of psychedelics such…