Blog – Page 12 – Lions' Log

Feb

01

2021

Movies to watch in 2021

Culture, Discoveries

Here is a list of twenty movies that everyone should have seen by the end of 2021. Some were very appreciated, some have been anticipated for a long time, and others consist of underrated gems that need more recognition. All information and plot summaries about the movies are retrieved from IMDb. Movies that already came out Promising Young WomanSynopsis: A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.Director: Emerald FennellStarring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison BrieMa Rainey's Black BottomSynopsis: Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey,…

Feb

01

2021

By Mérika Béland

Canada’s Darkest Secret

Opinions

Trigger warning: This article presents shocking and disturbing content. October 1969, the first victim: Gloria Levina Moody, a member of the Bella Coola Indian Reserve of the Nuxalk Nation. Beaten and assaulted before she was left bleeding to death, her murderer showed no mercy. Was she targeted because she corresponded to the disgusting ideals of a deranged man, or was she simply killed because of her ethnicity? The Highway of Tears It is a segment of Highway 16 situated between the towns of Prince Rupert and Prince George in British Columbia. The “Highway of Tears” was named as such by…

Feb

01

2021

By Dalyane Deblois

Humans & Lions: Conflicts in Africa

Environment, Society

The lion is one of Africa's biggest predators, but its relationship with humans in many regions is far from great. Human tolerance towards lions can be very thin, causing the human population to retaliate against lions. Hopefully, you will better understand the origins of the human-lion conflicts along with the consequences on Africa’s lion prides after reading this short report. The Origins of the Conflicts Many villages breed cattle while the major wildlife ecosystem in Africa is not totally fenced; livestock and lions both have the liberty to cross paths. Moreover, the wildlife’s loss of habitat due to human development…

Feb

01

2021

By Florence Bergeron

Promising Young Woman – A Review

Culture, Reviews

The Best Revenge Story of 2021 Trigger warning: this article contains mentions of sexual assault and rape. What do you get when you mix a charming coffee shop, a med school dropout, and a killer soundtrack? A sexual assault revenge story, of course. Emerald Fennell brings her audience into a world of suspense and 90’s romcom nostalgia in her new movie “Promising Young Woman.” The main character, Cassie, played by Carrey Mulligan, is continuously confronted by the past. The approach to demonstrate rape culture and the impact on both perpetrators and victims is like a punch in the face---one that…

Feb

01

2021

By Isabelle Devi Poirier

Student Mental Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Social Thematics, Society

Recognizing the Issue and Learning How to Cope in an Online Context Recognizing stress, anxiety, and burnout in students during the Covid-19 pandemic is key to promote their success despite the circumstances of online learning. Stress can be physical, emotional, and/or mental reactions to situations that cause tensions exceeding the individual’s ability to cope (Mheidly et al.; Bauer). Starting in March 2020, schools across the globe experienced an intense shift to online learning, which neither they, nor the students, were prepared for. Students have been strongly opposed to online learning from the start, as the context is “not conducive to…

Feb

01

2021

By Justine Filion

14 jours, 12 nuits: On the Road to the Oscars

Culture, Interviews

Many industries have gone through hell since the beginning of the pandemic and many people have lost their jobs. The movie industry, for example, is still going through a rough patch due to the closing of many theatres. However, directors continue to work very hard to make movies, and even if the whole experience of going to the movies is currently on pause, it has still paid off. Two weeks ago, Jean-Philippe Duval, an accomplished director from Québec, received incredible news: his most recent movie 14 jours, 12 nuits starring Anne Dorval has been selected to represent Canada in the…

Feb

01

2021

By Clara Roy

The Power of Words

Opinions

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” I always found myself disagreeing with this expression. How could an image be worth more when it only appeals to sight? A photo would show a beautiful fire in all its details, yes, but a description of said fire, on the other hand, would make you live the moment, smell the wood burning, feel the warmth of the flames. This phrase is correct in the sense that an image is efficient. One quick look reveals the idea. But it lacks depth, context, interpretation. Our very history starts with the beginning of writing because…