Sara Aboulela

New Wave Magazine • 28th October 2026

Fangirl is not a dirty word: Why women’s joy keeps getting dismissed

There’s something fascinating about the way society decides which childhood interests are allowed to follow us to adulthood. A man in his 30s can spend an entire weekend playing video games, collecting action figures or debating the Marvel Cinematic Universe and people might call him “passionate,” “dedicated” or a “lifelong fan.” A woman in her 30s gets excited about Disney movies, stuffed animals or a show she watched as a child, and suddenly, the conversation shifts. Is she immature? Does she...

23rd October 2026

Enough Statements. Feed Sudan.

Today, 30 governments and the European Commission have signed a joint statement warning of the risk of famine in Sudan. Canada signed. So did the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and much of Europe.

Sorry if I don’t applaud.

And you know who didn’t sign? The United Arab Emirates.

Shocking.

This Magazine • 23rd October 2026

This Magazine → A hairy question

In 2014, Lettia McNickle showed up for her shift at Madisons New York Grill & Bar in downtown Montreal wearing cornrows. She was sent home by her manager.

Her hours were cut, and she was eventually fired.
Four years later, the Quebec Human Rights Commission ruled that McNickle had been the victim of racial and gender discrimination and ordered the restaurant’s owner to pay her $14,500. When the money didn’t arrive by the commission’s deadline, her case went to the...

Leshai • 11th October 2026

Reboot, Remake, Repeat: Hollywood’s Creativity Crisis | Leshai

There was a time when news that a beloved show or movie was coming back felt like a gift.

These days my first reaction is closer to a sigh, because it feels like Hollywood is rummaging through the same drawer, hoping to find something it hasn’t already used.

The latest example is Glee.

BORGEN • 16th May 2026

How Canadians Influence Parliament on Global Poverty - BORGEN

TORONTO, Canada — Canadians may live far from communities experiencing extreme poverty, but their voices continue to shape how...

UCLA Extension • 30th May 2025

Met Gala 2025: When Glamour, Politics and Resistance Collide

LOS ANGELES – On May 5, 2025, the Metropolitan Museum of Art became a tribute to Black men’s style. The Costume Institute’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” traced Black dandyism from the 18th century to today, and the Gala that celebrated it took place under a cloud of controversy.

UCLA Extension • 28th May 2025

Beyond the Usual: Top Summer Travel Destinations for a Transformative 2025

As summer quickly approaches, experienced travellers and curious explorers are asking a common question: where to next? But in 2025, travel is less about ticking off well-worn tourist attractions and more about seeking authentic and enriching experiences. The modern traveller is craving more than ‘Instagram worthy’ backdrops, they want culture, connection, and sustainability.

UCLA Extension • 28th May 2025

Despite the World’s Silence, We Must #KeepEyesOnSudan

LOS ANGELES — It has been over two years since fighting broke out in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, between the Sudanese Armed Forces (S.A.F.), led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (R.S.F.), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as "Hemedti." Currently, it has been determined that 13 million people are displaced, 25 million face extreme hunger and the death toll is well over 150,000. Despite these statistics, the international community remains silent.