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Sleepover soulmates stick it out

October 16, 2002

Marie, a second-year Ryerson journalism student and her partner, Harrar, a second-year psychology student at York University, have shared their lives with one another since they were 16 and 17 years old. These young women believe they’re soulmates, regardless of their sexual identity. The complications of where they are in the process of coming out and what their parents think, Marie and Harrar believe, will fall into place.

The darker side of black

October 9, 2002

Skin tone bias within the black community has been around since slavery, but a university study shows stereotypes based on skin tone still exist. One dark-skinned Toronto student tells what it’s like to live in the shadows of her lighter-skinned counterparts.

Hijaab unveils liberation

October 2, 2002

Muslim women cover their bodies, except their faces and hands, in an effort to emphasize who they are, not how they look. Many misconceptions still exist among Muslims and non-Muslims; Fatima Najm takes a closer look.

Bound by ancient traditions

September 30, 2002

Shoe fetishes are nothing new. Think sky-high stilettos, spiked heels and leather laces. A millennium ago in China, tiny feet resembling the “golden lotus” were all the rage. The shoe may have changed, but the ideas behind footwear hasn’t and shoes have always been a significant symbol in society.

Tickling the tulips

September 25, 2002

Women have masturbated for centuries. Ab Velasco reports that it’s talked about more now, but what can you call it? Slang for the word has still not risen to the heights of male masturbation.

The F-Word

September 25, 2002

Perhaps the definition is unclear. Or maybe feel there’s no cause for a fight. If women are still passionate about women’s issues, then why are so many afraid to use the word to describe themselves? Sheila Nykwist explores how the once united women’s movement has dispersed and his it’s diversifies to suit its members.

Gender stereotypes drag down self-expression

September 25, 2002

Drag king culture offers a positive space for individuals to experiment with gender roles, blurring the line between men and women and playing with the audiences perception of identity.

RyeSAC debates $94,000 question

September 25, 2002

RyeSAC considers its options for spending the health plan surplus.

Loving themselves: big bellies and all

September 25, 2002

For centuries, women of the Middle East have been performing a dance that many European, North American and Muslim cultures still regard as shameful and vulgar because of the sexual suggestiveness of the dance moves.

Gambling their cocks away

September 11, 2002

Once a ceremonial tradition, Balinese cockfighting has turned into a gruesome gambling craze. Louie Diaz writes about what it’s like to be in the pit.

The future of the faith

For World Youth Day 2002, Toronto will play host to young Catholics from around the globe.

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