Category: Opinion

There are these spaces in the city of Montréal, that exist either of their own accord or that seem to only exist when we create them, that are so horrific and beautiful at the same time. The backrooms, not necessarily as a system of lore, but as a visual medium, are so interesting. Because the aura and the air of the space functions never as a destination, but as a journey point. Take the Atwater mirror tunnel, I know mentioning anything associated with Dawson College is heretical here, but hear…

As another football season comes to an end, our stands feel quieter than ever. Not too long ago, Vanier’s cheerleaders filled those spaces with rhythm and school spirit. It has now been three years since the Cheetahs Cheerleading team was quietly dismantled, dismissed as an unnecessary component to Cheetah pride. In trying to align with a feminist cause, the school ended up silencing one of the few places where femininity was celebrated through strength, teamwork, and discipline. Cheerleading wasn’t vanity — it was athleticism, artistry, and community. Its absence mirrors…