LIFE & STYLE

Lies sex ed. taught me

When I was in high school I trusted that the education I was receiving would be based on facts, especially when it came to important matters like sex. Unfortunately as I got older I discovered that a lot of stuff I learned in “sex education” just wasn’t true.

LIFE & STYLE

Stop HIV & hep C now

According to the Canadian AIDS Society, people living on the street or who have unstable housing “have been associated with higher rates of HIV.” People are more likely to start using harder drugs if they’re homeless and are more likely to share paraphernalia if they’re addicted to drugs.

LIFE & STYLE

Beauty on a budget

Nice new clothes, well-done hair, and makeup can give you a confidence boost that will turn a good day into a great one. However, as a college student on a tight budget, it can be frustrating trying to find money for good looks when you’ve got rent, food, bills, and tuition to worry about.

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Love & Legend

When I think “plus-sized fashion,” I usually think of the matronly frocks on offer at your local Penningtons. Until now, fashion-forward plus-sized Canadians have had to rely on hit-or-miss frump stores, or the occasional sojourn south of the border