Photo Credit: Focus Features I’ll be honest—when I first saw the trailer for Conclave, it did not seem like my cup of tea. Knowing nothing except that it follows the classified process of electing a new pope, I was expecting a repetitive and preachy commentary on theology. But after devouring director Edward Berger’s brutal yet beautiful 2022 adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front, I...
As a general rule, I try to leave the house as little as possible. Continuously enabling me in this endeavour—no, lifestyle— is the fact that I am a second year law student. One of the greatest things about being a 2L is that I have even less occasion to leave the house than when I was a 1L. Some find this surprising given that 1L was more work and therefore required more time spent at home...
“Wanna try out my fuzzy pink handcuffs?” Sabrina Carpenter sings in her song “Juno.” This lyric has inspired an impromptu moment of fan engagement during Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet tour where she hands out fuzzy pink handcuffs to someone in the venue’s pit for being “too hot.” How exactly impromptu is this seemingly spontaneous moment, and are there any legal risks of liability artists...
One of my favourite reads and a book that has made the greatest impact on me is The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown. Brown is a social work graduate, researcher, and storyteller whose research focuses primarily on shame, empathy, and courage. She has spent time researching and discussing the concepts of “wholeheartedness” or “wholehearted living.” She shares that wholehearted living includes...
On 31 October 2024, The Sims 4, one of the most downloaded games ever, released its seventeenth expansion pack (and its seventy-second pack in general): “The Sims 4: Life & Death.” This got me thinking about my lifeline when it comes to the Sims, the series developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. I remember buying the base game around 2018, a time when I wanted to focus on...
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Glance at Each Team’s Sophomore Season New names, fresh looks, and larger arenas to accompany familiar faces in their renewed quest for the Walter Cup Photo Credit: Christian Bender/PWHL Following an inaugural season without nicknames—resulting in jerseys with similar diagonal wordmark patterns—the six teams of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) are set to welcome their second...
Many law students do not encounter the word “moot” until they enter law school. At first, it can certainly be an intimidating endeavour. After their first moot competition, some students may never touch another one again. But others may become absorbed in it, dedicating hours to mooting throughout their law school careers. From 28 to 30 October, many of Osgoode’s 1L students got their first taste...
Photo CredIt: LIonsgate Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis is a moviegoing experience in a category of its own. My 9:00 pm IMAX screening on the Saturday of opening weekend was attended by maybe a dozen others, half of whom would walk out before the movie was over. I can hardly blame them; the movie is bizarre and features plotlines that are introduced and never again addressed, nonsense...
Photo CredIt: AP Images/Kaung Zaw HeIn With all the excitement and turmoil over the past few years, the ongoing conflict in Myanmar has been absent from the minds of many. In September 2024, the military government rejected the peace offer to the various rebel groups and began to forcibly conscript young men into the army to try to offset their losses. But just how did things get here? The...
Each year, Osgoode Hall Law School welcomes a diverse student body from all walks of life. These students not only bring a keen interest in the legal career, but also the perspectives of various backgrounds. As a result, many clubs at Osgoode have emerged that reflect the interests of new generations of lawyers over the years. In September 2024, a number of new student clubs were ratified in...
Osgoode recently celebrated the well-deserved promotions of five exceptional professors. Dean Farrow proudly presented the recommendations, made by President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton, to York University’s Board of Governors. Professors Carys Craig, Valerio De Stefano, Dayna Scott, and Sara Slinn have all attained the prestigious title of Full Professor. At the same time, Professor...
Illustration by Manpreet Bharj The Osgoode Sikh Students Association (OSSA) hosted its inaugural moot competition, the Khalra Cup, last weekend at Osgoode Hall Law School. This was a huge accomplishment for a club that has only been in existence for less than two and a half years. The competition was a grand success, being very well received by participants from four Ontario law schools, judges...
› 1l In the paper chase Photo CredIt: 20th Century Fox Upon the start of a new school year, Osgoode Hall sees its previous cohort of once bare-faced and impressionable 1Ls return as freshly minted 2Ls. What a milestone! Each one of these three hundred or so law students can confidently say that they managed to navigate the complexities of contracts and the capricious nature of the Canadian...
“I’m the child of immigrants, so they taught me important values such as working hard, being dependable, and resourcefulness.” This is how I answered firms when the inevitable “tell me about yourself” question came up. I know I am not the only one who frames part of my answer this way, an attempt to showcase that my background will make me a harder worker than others and provide value to the firm...
Photo CredIt: ReVue CInema Earlier this year, the Ontario Science Centre permanently closed. Allegedly, the closure was due to structural concerns within the building— the roof was caving in, and there was reported damage to sprinkler and electrical systems. However, these structural issues did not appear out of nowhere: the roof was collapsing because the Science Centre was not provided funding...
Two Amber-stones of sunset glow Price any for them I’ll pay For they shimmer as lit ebony so That merchants of seven lands are frayed. I am enamoured, disturbed such That I have told of them tales replete How they are perfumed of misty lavender buds And reflected in them is Creation complete. They have burnt for centuries, it is said And will flame on...
The summer of 2024 was brat summer. Other artists tried to claim the summer with Taylor Swift commenting “SUMMER OF SABRINA [CARPENTER]” on Instagram and Taylor Swift’s own highly anticipated The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) era. Yet, the oversaturated green and brat font was Gabbriette—everyone was inspired, including brands, advertisers, fashion and political parties. Anything that was a...
Amid an era where mainstream hip-hop artists often prioritize beats over substance, J. Cole maintains his ability to connect with his listeners. For me, this comes from his ability to create a sense of raw emotion through his lyricism. Albums like 2014 Forest Hills Drive and KOD reflect J. Cole’s unique perspective. More specifically, these albums explore themes of contentment, societal...
As the end of Brat Summer approached, Charli XCX and Troye Sivan embarked on their co-headlining North American tour, “Sweat,”in support of their newest albums, Brat and Something to Give Each Other, respectively. The tour stopped in Toronto, Ontario at Scotiabank Arena on 18 September 2024. The concert was opened by Shygirl, and, following a brief intermission, the co-headliners made their way...
Photo CredIt: AP Photo /Mark J. TerrIll The Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason is well underway and unique storylines are abundant this year. We have seen some unexpected teams make the playoffs, which has been a theme for the MLB postseason since the introduction of the expanded playoff format. Neither of last year’s finalists, the Arizona Diamondbacks or the Texas Rangers, will be...
What does this mean for the sport? Since the notorious rise of Conor McGregor, mixed martial arts (MMA) has entered the mainstream and become one of the most-watched combat sports. The sport is known for its brutal knockouts, sneaky submissions, and infamous superstars that combine to create a dynamic, fast-paced landscape. Recently, a group of MMA fighters have taken the fighting out of the...