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
- 5 min
Swingin’ into the future
How this Calgary-born jazz artist is making her mark on the timeless genre
newwavezine
- Jun 15
- 4 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
newwavezine
- Mar 24, 2021
- 8 min
Racism’s Roots Run Deeper Than You Think
A reflection from the first Indian family in a white dominated town, three generations later By: Camilla Bains When people find out my...
newwavezine
- Mar 24, 2021
- 6 min
FROM THE BEGINNING
Have young women been socialized to fail in professional environments? By: Issy Golding When I was in high school, I decided to take a...
newwavezine
- Feb 17, 2021
- 6 min
Nothing is Sexier Than Being Ethical
Porn that fights back against the patriarchy... now that’s hot By Ana Maria Leal “Pornography is a sin,” said my youth group leader...
newwavezine
- Dec 29, 2020
- 4 min
starting from behind
By Nicole Fernandes Hailey Salvian, the only full-time female reporter covering the Ottawa Senators beat, is ready to see more women in...
newwavezine
- Dec 11, 2020
- 3 min
why Christmas no longer feels the same
By: Dorsa Rahbar Working in retail has changed the Christmas season for the worse Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press As I popped some...