2020-2021 – Page 3

Feb

24

2021

Community Gardening

News, St. Lawrence

The Benefits of Getting Involved in CEGEP St. Lawrence’s Community Garden Project Word has been buzzing that the Psychosocial services at CEGEP Champlain St. Lawrence has teamed up with the Ville De Quebec, the Jardin communautaire de Sillery, and Jeffery Hale Community Partners to start a community garden project in April 2021. A community garden is defined by its shared nature, and the main goal of this project is to get people to learn how to work together for a greater purpose despite the Covid-19 situation. Starting in April, a group of students will be taught the responsibilities that come…

Feb

22

2021

By Juliette Daigle

St. Lawrence’s Clubs: COVID-19 Does not Stop Us!

News, St. Lawrence

St. Lawrence is well known for its dynamic student life. However, COVID-19 has greatly affected this important aspect in students’ lives. From social distancing to the fact that students no longer go to the CEGEP for their classes, the pandemic has brought many challenges to the different clubs of the school. I decided to take the pulse of these clubs to find out how they are dealing with the current situation. What I discovered is that even if the pandemic has brought many obstacles, students at St. Lawrence are resilient, and a global pandemic will not stop them from accomplishing…

Feb

22

2021

By Dalyane Deblois

The Seven Not So Deadly Sins

Creative Writing, Culture

Hamartia stood on the very edge of a cliff, the golden glow of the evening sun illuminating her features. Hundreds of meters below, she could hear the faint sound of a river running towards the vast ocean. Chills shook her, although the day was warm and humid, only a slight breeze ruffled her long brown hair. The sky was clouded, reflecting her mood. Her right foot left the ground and dangled over the edge for a few seconds. Her balance shifted forth, but the fall didn’t come; a hand had caught her thin waist. Her breath caught as tears ran…

Feb

19

2021

By Zahra Hassan Doualeh

The Farmer’s Protests in India

International, News

What may be the largest people’s protest in history is now taking quite a gory turn. What started as a peaceful farmers’ protest movement in India now involves an estimated two hundred million people since August (Troyer, 2021). The protesters, mainly from the states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana marched on the capital in November to voice their discontent on three new laws concerning agriculture that were passed by the federal government back in September (Times Of India, 2020; Reuters, 2020). They were met with tear gas and water cannons as police tried to block their path to Delhi…

Feb

12

2021

By Maria Camila Velasco Boada

The Consequences of COVID-19 on Garment Workers

Social Thematics, Society

Let us pretend that you bought a 100% cotton t-shirt at H&M. The shirt was shipped from India, one of the most competitive countries in garment production due to its extremely cheap labour. The cotton used to make your shirt was provided by poor farmers in the north region of India. This is a simplified example of the production cycle of your clothes. Garment workers, often originating from Asian countries, are hired by big fashion brands to confect clothes according to orders, which vary according to demand. This production cycle is fragile and is virtually always in motion. However, since…

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…

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 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 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 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…