Sophie StekelDec 19, 2019The Warmth of Sisterhood* This piece is the winner of the Jerry Rogers Award in Writing. It’s 8 p.m. and the door clicks shut behind Serena Milward. She’s...
Sophie StekelOct 24, 2019“We have the right to not be scared at night”: SOGS’ Take Back the Night March & RallyJackie Reed, the Women’s Concerns Commissioner for the Society of Graduate Students (SOGS) organized and led the march with passion. She...
Sophie StekelOct 10, 2019This Gay Girl is Going to Change the WorldLGBTQ+ advocate Courtney Marks stands on a rock in Bennett Park in New York City feeling like she’s about to throw up. She senses the...
Sophie StekelApr 3, 2019Why Is Weight Still A Point of Discussion in the Media? In the past week, there have been two major entertainment news stories about a celebrity’s weight. Specifically, stars clapping back at...
Sophie StekelApr 2, 2019Stop Hating on BarbieAs my cousin’s birthday approaches, her mother has one request: No Barbie presents please. I could not believe it. Barbie was my absolute...
Sophie StekelMar 7, 2019American Idol is the Best Talent Search Show on TVAmerican Idol is without question the best talent search show on television. With new singing competition shows coming out each season...
Sophie StekelFeb 7, 2019The Favourite Was Certainly Not My Favourite This Awards SeasonThe Oscar nominated film The Favourite has garnered quite the buzz this awards season with a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes....
Sophie StekelDec 8, 2018Fickle Reputations: Artists Changing Their Sounds Over TimeSigning a record contract is like accepting admission to college. Artists are forced to declare a major; a genre that will be the focus...
Sophie StekelNov 10, 2018Riverdale: Teen Show Turned to TrashLast night as I was watching Riverdale, I glared at my screen and wondered why people like this show. It has millions of fans obsessed,...
Sophie StekelJan 15, 2018Big Fish in Vancouver's Casting Pool David Kaye is nothing like his character in Prodigals. He is not a killer and he is certainly not a psychopath. On the contrary. On the...