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In Africa’s cradle, beneath endless skies,Lucy rose where the first light lies.Her ancient bones, a timeless key,Unlock the roots of you and me. . From Africa’s heart, our journey began,Dreams carried by woman and man.Through mountains crossed and oceans wide,We lit the spark, side by side. . Though borders rose and hate divides,Our shared beginnings never hide.The same first breath, the same first star,No walls too high, no place too far. . Alone, we go faster; together, we thrive.In unity’s warmth, humanity’s alive.Let love and peace guide what we do,For we are many—and yet, we are one, too. Links: Lucy’s…

Trigger warning: Dark topic Continuation of Midnight Walk His patience was held by a thread because this morning, he woke up to a cold, empty bed. It had been cold for some time. He usually woke up before her, to go work outside, while this morning she might as well not have slept at all. All of this is because of a little fight the night before. It had been the sun that awoke him—meaning she had not awakened him in time and he would have to do many chores way faster than usual. She hadn’t been there for hours.…

Time is not the same, Why am I pretending, To forget the pain, Would you even? . I see you everywhere, I cannot look at myself, For I hear your voice, Why did you leave me behind? . There is a bittersweet taste, In how things used to be, You left a space in my life,  It will forever be empty. . I knew your pain, Yet I could not imagine, How this cruel world,  Could take you from me, . Where did you go, Please tell me so, I cannot breathe, Without your presence here, . Burying my feelings,…

The original trilogy of The Hunger Games presented a deadly annual show in which twenty-four kids of the districts are forced to fight to the death by the game makers of the Capitol. This event is known as the Hunger Games. The last kid standing is allowed to go back to their district with love and money from the Capitol, although the games never really end, as seen later in the books. During the day where the kids are picked from the crowd, the Reaping day, of the 74th games, Katniss, the protagonist, sacrifices herself for her sister, which is…

   This holiday is an old one that originates from a mix of old Mesoamerican and European traditions, a blend of many different old celebrations. Some of those come from the old beliefs of how souls travelled to the afterlife, though its origins lead to how it is observed to this day.              Traditionally the Day of the Dead, Dìa de los Muertos in Spanish, is celebrated on the 1­st and 2nd of November, the main celebration being on the 2nd. While this still reigns true in most places today, some choose to celebrate on the 31st of October, or for only…

Many of us, having lived in Canada all their lives, find the poppy to be inextricably linked to remembrance, notably of WWI military losses. We may be unfamiliar with its history, and even more unfamiliar with other flowers that serve the same purpose abroad. Poppies have started being worn and offered on October 25, and this will continue until Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day is on November 11; it commemorates the WWI armistice. The Commonwealth and the USA             The history of the poppy starts with poppy fields. Before the Great War, poppies did not grow much in the Flanders region.…

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.…