October Issue

CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence is set to host a vibrant and unique fundraising event this October: CollaborArt: A Celebration of Strength. Organized by Daylight Canada, a female-led non-profit advocating for women’s empowerment, the event is a powerful blend of creativity, community, and activism. Collaborating with the college’s Health & Wellness, LGBTQ+, and Arts & Crafts clubs, this two-day art sale brings together talented female and non-binary artists to support a meaningful cause—the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation (Fondation Cancer du Sein du Québec). Art for Empowerment At its core, CollaborArt is about empowerment through art. The event aims to raise breast…

Trigger warnings Dark subjectsMention of fear, blood, getting lost, death.Potential implications of other dark subjects based on interpretationRead at your own discretion Midnight Walk When the girl was no older than a child, she used to know this place like the palm of her hand; but that all changed some time ago. She did not know how much. She could not come here as often, and only during night time. The path she once knew was replaced by trees blocking her way; the flowers which she used to water everyday were nowhere to be seen; thorns were now griping to…

Fall is the season of memories, For old possibilities resurface, On these grounds of renewing, Homages to the people we used to be, . Whether it is by being together, Or just remembering each other, Nostalgia starts to sink in, Of things we used to do as kids, . Trick-or-treating innocently, Laughter from all sides, Going from door to door, Acquiring confectionery until dark, . Carving pumpkins decorating, Lighting candles in our homes, Excitement leaving us sleepless, Painting our faces for show, . Do you remember, Who which now pretends to be, Someone shaped by society, For this time of…

Introduction In today's fast-paced society, worry, anxiety, and mental tiredness are becoming more prevalent. People are continuously seeking ways to better their mental and physical health. Meditation is a highly effective tool that has grown in popularity. Meditation has been shown in scientific studies and through centuries of practice to be a life-changing exercise that may considerably improve one's general well-being. Here are some reasons why everyone should incorporate meditation into their everyday regimen. What is Meditation? Meditation is about focusing the mind on a single object, such as a word, phrase, or image, and is the practice of meditation.…