An intimate look into how young Indian women are rewriting cultural expectations

As Women's Month comes to an end, Toronto Metropolitan University's Very Own Literary Salon presents their favourite woman and feminist-focused books (Image illustrated by Caleigh Burias) The Diary of Frida Kahlo : An Intimate Self-Portrait by Frida Kahlo I became curious about Frida Kahlo through reading another book, The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph , which is about overcoming adversity. I have always enjoyed her artwork, and through

Dissecting the exclusionary social media term that hopes to cast a wide net

As South Asian fashion trends online, so do conversations about representation, rebranding and exploitation

Cybersecurity protects everything from personal data to national infrastructure, yet the field faces a growing talent shortage.

Singles, this one is for you

How a women-led run club is reshaping Toronto's fitness scene—on and off the track.

Wearing the hijab is like any other experience — it holds both beauty and struggle. I see it as more than a commandment.

Ethel Cain’s Preacher’s Daughter and Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You blur the line between reality and fiction

Growing up with a Filipino mother and Indian father in Canada, Harlin D Souza shares an honest reflection on identity, language, and the quiet insecurities of not feeling “Filipino enough.” This personal essay explores what it means to belong—not through appearance or fluency but through intentional connection and self-acceptance.

Heather's Duncan's 'Thoughts of girlhood' explore joy and self-discovery in striking contrast. One bursts with the wild, fizzy delight of presence and girlhood; the other turns inward, questioning identity and embracing the quiet courage of starting again. Together, they reflect the emotional range of becoming.

From authors to mothers, each lesson we have been taught is one we hold close to and cherish. These moments of wisdom continue to shape us and how we view the world. Here are some inspiring women and how they have influenced our contributors.

She knew they could not fathom her longings, mystifying like an eclipse....

Black girlhood has always been overlooked, misunderstood and often misrepresented. Yet, it remains powerful, vibrant experience that e...

As 7 p.m. approached, the intimate studio space slowly filled with people. Its warm, dim lighting became a refuge from the frigid Toronto...

A poem about change

The album is a rollercoaster of emotions that continues her story of love, loss, and self-discovery.

My reflection as a creative on International Muslim Women’s Day By Sania Ali Much like the difficulty of holding hot coals in your hands, the Prophet (pbuh) said that there will come a time when holding onto your faith mimics this exact struggle. Muslim Women’s Day is a day of celebration. It’s a day to put aside the political, personal, and social views society may hold of Muslim women and celebrate them for who they are. Despite the external and internal battles Muslim wome

Being warm has never looked so 'COOL'

Maybe in an alternate universe, I’ll attend Oxford. Maybe I already did. The dream, and my academic validation, still remain.