The concept of Online Education is undeniably attractive. Schooling from home, in theory, allows for people to complete courses on their own time, from accredited universities, while balancing other obligations that prevent commutes and in-person lectures from being practical. But is it time for Online Education to transcend this niche and become integrated as a vital staple in the paradigm shift that the education system is currently? Systemically, there are some incredible advantages. The absence of tangible learning materials certainly takes down the cost of these courses, which has its own appeal....


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On September 14, I attended Me in Media, a discussion of minority representation in today's media. It was organized by Schema Magazine and United Nations Association in Canada, and featured such panelists as Riaz Meghji from Breakfast Television, Sid Tan, Dr. Stuart Poyntz, and Shima Ghailan. It was an interesting talk, to be sure. The panelists, each given seven minutes to talk about a topic of their choice, brought to the audience's attention subjects as diverse as social media, the migration of the disprivileged from inner-city to fringes of the city, and racialization of media. The panelists...


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