I Got Bored and Wrote An (Oxford) Essay For Fun
Maybe in an alternate universe, I’ll attend Oxford. Maybe I already did. The dream, and my academic validation, still remain.
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newwavezine
- Mar 30
- 4 min
I’m 20 Years Old and I’ve Never Had an Orgasm
Embarrassment, insecurities, and the fear of not climaxing
newwavezine
- Mar 13
- 5 min
A Rant About Body Image
It takes a very strong person to recognize, push through, and overcome that previous mindset
newwavezine
- Mar 13
- 4 min
Women, Careers, Academia, and the Imposter Syndrome
As humans, we constantly seek validation. But it should not be the sole reason for ambition.
newwavezine
- Dec 4, 2022
- 9 min
Women, Life, Freedom
A glimpse into the lives of Iranian women living in the diaspora after Amini’s death, through the perspective of a young Iranian woman.
newwavezine
- Jun 21, 2022
- 4 min
From Instagram to TikTok: The Way Social Media Influenced Our Lives
How screens made of tiny words and complex algorithms deepened the cuts of our teenage insecurities
newwavezine
- Jun 16, 2022
- 5 min
Swingin’ into the future
How this Calgary-born jazz artist is making her mark on the timeless genre
newwavezine
- Jun 15, 2022
- 3 min
The Resurgence of Indigenous Fashion Through Decolonial Love
Justine Woods on reclaiming her Aabitaawikwe identity through her relationship with land, life and love
newwavezine
- Apr 26, 2022
- 3 min
Live Theatre Performance Makes a Stunning Return at TMU
Designed and created by students, XMTC’s first live production in two years brought life to the lighthearted wit
newwavezine
- Mar 29, 2022
- 8 min
The Muslim Experience Navigating Mental Health and Religion
Two young Muslim women discuss their ongoing relationship with God while battling trauma and mental illness
newwavezine
- Feb 25, 2022
- 4 min
Quiet beauty; In curly hair, colouring aesthetics and coloniality
"I remember thinking the straightener fit so perfectly in my hand because it was meant to be there."
newwavezine
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
What’s so great about sex?
Being comfortable with yourself and your partner is key to a sexual connection
newwavezine
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
The human connection of virtual therapy
Loss, isolation and fear are impacting mental health conditions during COVID-19
newwavezine
- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
The Hats I keep
In a world with gender normalities and sexual entitlements, my choice is not to rotate them frequently, but to coexist within them all...
newwavezine
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
The Skin I'm in
The ugly side effects of European beauty standards By Sonia Bermas When I was a child, my mother would make me a sandwich every day for...
newwavezine
- Sep 28, 2021
- 8 min
one basket at a time
How the Hijabi Ballers are empowering Muslim female athletes By Stephanie Davoli Growing up in India, Amreen Kadwa’s life was filled with...
newwavezine
- Sep 28, 2021
- 4 min
Have wheels, will protest
How Black Americans use roller skating as a form of community and activism By Asha Swann If you saw roller skaters effortlessly dancing...
newwavezine
- Sep 28, 2021
- 6 min
Echoing Walls
Living alone, but make it during a pandemic By Samreen Maqsood After a long and tough day of online classes, Naya Yacoub ran herself a...
newwavezine
- Apr 6, 2021
- 4 min
THE MEN WE CALLED OUR HEROES
As men, we have a responsibility to hold abusive men accountable, even those we look up to By: Manus Hopkins (Eran Menashri/Unsplash)...
newwavezine
- Mar 30, 2021
- 6 min
Pregnant Women Didn’t Ask for Your Advice
Two women continue to pursue their sport throughout pregnancy, despite judgement from others By: Marin Scotten Rachel Barrett is inspired...
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