Le journal bilingue de Glendon | Glendon’s Bilingual Newspaper
Vol. 62 Issue 3 : le 2 novembre 2023
In This Issue Page 2 ● LETTER FROM THE EDITOR VIE ÉTUDIANTE Page 3 ● Tu veux chiller ? Mais où-ai ! Page 3 ● A Reflection on the Joint GCSU, YFS and YUGSA Statement ARTS ET DIVERTISSEMENT Page 5 ● Le costume d’Halloween le plus iconique Page 6 ● Goosebumps Revamped & Why We Like Scary Things SANTÉ ET BIEN-ÊTRE Page 7 ● Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: An Autumn Tier List Page 8 ● Chickpea and Feta Bake METROPOLIS Page 8 ● Tim Hortons Page 9 ● Día de los Muertos and Modern Mexican Culture (cont.) ISSUES AND IDEAS Page 10 ● Lessons from the Past: Fostering Greater Reflection in Journalism Page 11 ● Storytelling Sells: A Lesson in Marketing EXPRESSIONS Page 12 ● Love of an Illness Page 12 ● Le fântome de Glendon Prochaines dates limites : vendredi 3 novembre 2023 vendredi 17 novembre 2023
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Día de los Muertos and Modern Mexican Culture Natalia Tovilla-Bátiz Section Editor Fall weather has finally arrived, bringing with it the beautiful colours of the season and excitement for Halloween and Día de los Muertos. In restaurants, homes, and cultural spaces people hang papel picado, which are colourful pieces of paper that have beautiful intricate cut-out designs, families decorate ofrendas, altars with pictures and sentimental objects, and everything is covered with cempasúchil, orange marigolds. All around there are calaveras, which are festive sugar candied skulls, and are easily some of the most recognizable symbolic artistic elements for this holiday. Happening on November 1st and 2nd of every year, Día de los Muertos is now popularly celebrated by Mexicans around the world, not for
having a Mexican version of Halloween, but to dedicate a few days to honouring loved ones and paying homage to friends and family who have passed away. Historically, Día de los Muertos is a pre-Hispanic Mezoamerican tradition that comes from an ancient Aztec month-long celebration of honouring the dead. In fact, the Aztecs had many traditions that honoured the dead, especially with the use of skulls. However, when the Aztecs lost to the Spanish, the majority of their population was killed, and the Spanish imposed Catholicism on those who had survived and consequently banned year-round Indigenous traditions that honoured the dead. The Spanish clustered them all into only two days of the year – All Saints Day and All Souls Day – which are coincidentally November 1st and 2nd. Traditionally,
ofrendas need to have four elements – fire, earth, water, and wind – which is why we have papel picado for wind, food symbolic of earth, water, and candles representing fire. Typical offerings for ofrendas are tamales — a steamed chicken-and-salsa-stuffed corn dough wrapped in corn husks and banana leave — tequila, chili peppers, water, and pan de muerto, a type of Mexican sweet bread. Similar to most Mexican family households who are not of Aztec or Indigenous descent, having a large celebration for Día de los Muertos in my family was not the norm growing up. The popularization of Día de los Muertos comes after the release of the following films: “The Book of Life” (2014), “Spectre” (2015), and Disney’s “Coco” (2017). The “Book of Life” was the first animated film entirely based on Continued on PAGE 9
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Pro Tem est le journal étudiant du collège Glendon. Publié pour la première fois en 1962, c’est la plus ancienne publication de l’Université York. Opinions published in Pro Tem are those of the individual writers, and do not reflect the views of the publication as a whole. We will not print copy deemed racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise oppressive. Les lettres envoyées au journal peuvent être éditées au niveau de la clarté ou du
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Letter from the Editor Coucou Glendon ! I hope you’ve all had a spooktacular October and got all your tricks and treats out of your system. I know I filled my Halloween-core bar up for the year. Comme c’est le 2 novembre, je profite de l’occasion pour vous souhaiter un joyeux Día de los muertos ! Je n’arrive pas à croire qu’on soit déjà en novembre, c’est pratiquement décembre ! Malheureusement, c’est toujours au moment où l’on trouve son rythme que le trimestre change. Ne vous inquiétez pas, Pro Tem est toujours là pour vous accompagner et vous offrir un moment de répit. You may not be able to depend on the weather or the 124 bus, but you can definitely count on seeing us on the stand every other Thursday. In this issue our Pro Tem writers are once again bringing you a variety of articles. Find out where to get the best pumpkin spice flavours before the end of the fall, learn about Glendon’s resident ghost, and discover the best study spots on campus. Read about a contributor’s perspective on the ongoing student unions v. York University scandal, and get our COO’s reflections
on the state of journalism in the 21st century. Que vous cherchiez à vous informer sur les événements du campus ou à vous amuser en apprenant à propos du Día de los muertos (ou de la fête des Morts en français), je suis sûre que vous apprécierez ce numéro. Merci beaucoup à tous ceux et celles qui ont postulé pour rejoindre notre équipe Pro Tem 2023-2024. Les applications sont maintenant fermées et nous sommes ravis de pouvoir vous présenter l’équipe complète dans le prochain numéro ! Thank you to all our readers and contributors for your endless dedication; we write for you and are so grateful for the time you take to read our paper. Feel free to email me or stop me in the halls if you have any contributions, questions or would just like to chat. I’m always happy to hear from our readers! If you are not already subscribed to our mailing list or following us on Instagram, check us out @protemglendon! À la prochaine ! Cecilia Palacio Gutierrez Editor in Chief | Rédactrice en chef
Vie étudiante
Tu veux chiller ? Mais où-ai ! : Endroits à Glendon où l’on peut se détendre Maria Eydmans Rédatrice adjointe française Salut Glendon ! À l’approche des examens de mi-session, je suis sûre que beaucoup d’entre nous vont passer plus de temps sur le campus — au moins plus que d’accoutumer. Même si vous connaissez les endroits les plus fameux comme le Breezeway ou le Centre d’excellence, je peux vous assurer qu’il n’est pas idéal d’essayer d’étudier et de manger en même temps (parce que vous n’avez pas le temps de faire chacun séparément) là où les gens jouent au baby-foot et où il y a beaucoup d’allées et venues. La bibliothèque me pose aussi des problèmes : c’est trop calme. En plus, vous ne pouvez ni grignoter ni même avaler un RedBull ! Alors, pour vous aider, j’ai compilé une liste d’endroits moins connus ci-dessous, où l’on peut se détendre, étudier et avoir une pause par rapport aux paysages habituels. La coopérative Lunik, décrite sur leur site web (www.lunkikcoop.com) comme « un espace géré par les étudiants, pour les étudiants », est un endroit où les étudiants peuvent se réunir. La coop est située dans le sous-sol du Manoir Glendon, qui est accessible au public. Ils proposent des collations, de la nourriture et des boissons « à prix libre » — c’est-à-dire que l’acheteur paie le tarif qu’il considère comme juste. Et, ils organisent souvent des événements spécialisés comme notre célèbre Fête de lancement ! En tout cas, le sous-sol est toujours équipé de cabines,
de tables et de canapés où vous pouvez venir vous asseoir à tout moment lorsqu’il est ouvert, c’est-à-dire de 10 h à 20 h. Les jardins de roses Bruce Bryden et les belvédères Frost, qui sont des espaces isolés, se trouvent derrière la bibliothèque Frost. Non seulement ils sont absolument magnifiques, mais en plus ils sont presque toujours vides. J’adore cet endroit : vous pouvez profiter de la verdure emblématique de Glendon sans avoir l’impression que tout le monde vous regarde, contrairement à ce que vous pourriez ressentir sur le terrain de Glendon ou à la cafétéria. Les deux résidences de Hillard et de Wood ne doivent pas être négligées non plus. Nous encourageons tout le monde à venir visiter le campus, même ceux qui n’y habitent pas ! Il y a des canapés et des perrons pour s’asseoir et se détendre, ainsi que des distributeurs automatiques pour vous inciter à rester. Les étudiants vivant sur le campus ont des espaces dédiés à l’étude sur chaque étage de leur résidence. Ces salles sont réservées aux étudiants de cette catégorie, mais si vous habitez ici et que vous ne le savez pas, elles sont disponibles pour vous. Et, finalement, si vous avez besoin d’isolement total, vous pouvez vous cacher dans une salle de classe vide (surtout dans l’Aile B du Pavillon York). J’espère avoir pu vous aider et je vous souhaite de bons résultats pour vos examens, tests et projets du milieu du semestre. Bon courage !
A Reflection on the Joint GCSU, YFS, and YUGSA Statement Anonymous Contributor **Disclaimer: As per our constitution, section 1 article 7: The opinions expressed in Pro Tem are the opinions of individual writers, and should not be affiliated with those of the Pro Tem Team, Glendon College, or York University.** During reading week, the York Federation of Students, Glendon Student College Union, and the York University Graduate Student Association published a joint statement regarding what is becoming the largest conflict between Israel and Palestine in de-
cades. I will not be giving my own personal opinion on the ongoing war itself; my focus is on the way these unions approached their leadership roles, how they crafted their statement, and its impacts. I will highlight what I believe it failed to accomplish and, moreover, why their statement proved problematic and even dangerous for some members of the student community that they are supposed to wholly represent. At a time of crisis and fear, the three largest and most important student unions representing York University released a statement that was not written with the student community’s safety in mind, but rather in a way that pushed the personal
political agenda of union leaders forward at the community’s expense. York University has always been a place of inclusion and support, pride and progress, where students from different backgrounds and religions study and work together in harmony. At York, acts of violence and discrimination are never to be endorsed or justified. In issuing a clearly one-sided statement, the three student unions forgot that they have a responsibility to represent all York students, regardless of their place of origin or religious beliefs. The unions used their words and power in a way that would largely not bring hope for observers and students most impacted by the tragic events taking place, nor foster ties of peace and cooperation among peers. Instead, they chose to produce a one-sided statement that intentionally did not denounce acts of antisemitism and did not denounce all acts of violence, making campus potentially unsafe for Jewish or Israeli students, fur-
ther escalating the tensions here at home. When the unions had the chance of taking a neutral leadership approach by writing a statement that could have condemned all acts of violence, terrorism, antisemitism, oppression, racism and genocide altogether, they did not. All three unions neglected to state a firm condemnation of the acts of violence and terror against civilians (in any context) that, in this case, triggered this new conflict. In their original statement, they characterized the events on October 7th as “a strong act of resistance” by the Palestinian people, when in reality these acts were committed by Hamas, a terrorist organization, that has its own agenda and does not value human life. Generalizing Hamas with the Palestinian people is mischaracterizing the events that happened on October 7th because they are different actors despite members of Hamas being Palestinian. The unions should not have released a one-sid-
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Campus Life ed statement on the Israeli-Palestinian war, as they neglected to state that they are firmly against all acts of antisemitism and against the use of violence as a way for social change. The publication of this statement proves the existence of a huge personal bias within the YFS, GCSU and YUGSA, which is unfair to the entire student community at York, and it also shows huge incompetence in terms of leadership at a time of crisis. The unions could have written a statement that shows support for Palestinian and Israeli, Muslim and Jewish students, through a neutral and more diplomatic approach. York students deserve better from their union leaders on any given day. But when lives are at stake, a response like this is unacceptable. These are unions that represent Muslim and Jewish students, and the decision to publicly take an aggressive stance shows incompetency and inconsistency with their mission of ensuring that York University remains a “safe space” for all. It might have been fine for all three unions
to express their support for Palestine only after firstly and clearly condemning the violence initiated by Hamas terrorists, to respect and properly represent all student communities at our university. Words matter. In this case, they are used in a way that fails to consider the safety, mental health, and well-being of all students and incite division and more unrest among peers. Acknowledging that the war in Israel and Palestine is about the question of sovereignty, using their wording of, for example, of “so-called Canada’’ or “so-called Israel,” which they used repetitively in their statement, is not only offensive to Canadians, Jewish people, and Israelis alike, but also does a disservice to thousands of foreign students who have found a safe haven within our borders in general, and at York in particular. Attempting to challenge the national sovereignty of both Canada and Israel is not conducive to maintaining a healthy and secure student environment on campus for anyone. The job and leadership role of the student
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unions is not to actively escalate matters (by taking a side) – it is to provide student government, student services, offer support to students who have been affected by this ongoing war, and to provide a healthy and safe student environment on our campuses. The YFS, GCSU and YUGSA also accused the York Administration of playing an active role in the Israeli-Palestinian war by stating, “York University is complicit as they continue to invest students’ money into weapons and arms manufacturers. We denounce the statements put forth and stances taken by the York University Administration as they use their platform to obfuscate the ongoing occupation of Palestine and absolve themselves from their role in the ongoing genocide.” Such a statement must be backed by facts, facts which must be made publicly accessible and shown to prove their claims. If there was going to be a statement about the Israeli-Palestinian war issued by the three unions, the approach they took should have been one of neutrality that showed no particular bias towards any of the parties involved. What is transpiring in the Middle East is a tragedy of immense proportions which affects many York students, but over which we as students have no power over. Condemning all acts of violence should have been paramount. As our representatives, the leaders of these unions have a duty to help keep our community safe on campus, and whenever possible, to foster dialogue, mutual
understanding, and cooperation among peers – not add fuel to the fire. Instead, they chose the path of division and escalation that can be perceived as antisemitic. They were careless, unwise and neglect of the needs of all of York’s students whom they represent. There are people on all sides advocating for a ceasefire, just decision-making, and a peaceful way forward that stops the threat to human life on both sides. Many are calling for a change in the subhuman conditions for Palestinians while also calling for the release of the many hostages kidnapped by Hamas. Many are also calling for the building of a humanitarian corridor so that Palestinians have access to water, food, medical supplies, and other necessities. No acknowledgement or encouragement of this kind was made in our student unions’ joint statement, nor has it been mentioned on any of their social media platforms. Their lack of vision into the full possible ramifications of this biased statement shows their incompetence and irresponsibility as student government leaders of a diverse student population. You can stand against genocide, Islamophobia, terrorism, racism, violence and antisemitism by taking a neutral approach as a leadership body, and they did not choose to take that path. As a student, I am disappointed in the unions’ reaction to what caused and has fueled this incredibly grave conflict between Israel and Palestine. As a student who at one point considered joining the
Arts et divertissement GCSU and the YFS, I am now glad that I did not become a part of these groups. York’s student community deserves more responsible leadership from the YFS, GCSU and YUGSA. We deserve a leadership that strives to keep students united through adversity. The members in the unions responsible for this incident must be held accountable. Recently, York’s administration has sent a message stating that the unions are required to take specific remedial actions: retracting their statement and removing it from all public platforms; issuing a public statement to confirm that they do not endorse or support antisemitism or any form of discrimination or violence and are committed to the safety of the entire membership; and the immediate resignation of all student union executives followed by a by-election for the vacant positions. The administration gave the unions a deadline
of 5pm on Wednesday, October 25th, to take the above-mentioned remedial actions. If the unions deny any harm-doing, they face the possibility of a hearing as due process, possible sanctions, and losing recognition by the university as a legitimate student union. We the students, the students these unions let down, deserve that YFS, GSCU and YUGSA had at least met that deadline, and remained transparent about what is happening in this scandal. We deserve that they release a new and wiser statement before they step down and, hopefully, that they reflect upon the damage that the pushing of their own personal agenda has done to the community that was theirs to keep safe, united, and protected.
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Le costume d’Halloween le plus iconique Amie Sosa Journaliste bilingue
Chaque Halloween, nous sommes entourés de différents types de déguisements qui représentent des personnages, la créativité et tout ce qui se trouve entre les deux. Mais un déguisement retient toujours l’attention : le déguisement de chat. Ce costume est intemporel et si simple à recréer. En plus, il s’agit d’un look tellement intemporel que les célébrités trouvent toujours le moyen de le remettre au goût du jour. Si vous cherchez un déguisement d’Halloween à la dernière minute, le déguisement de chat est sûrement une option que vous avez envisagée. Ce look est simple à obtenir, et c’est l’un de ses aspects les plus séduisants. Tout ce dont vous avez besoin c’est de peinture pour les moustaches de chat, une tenue entièrement noire et des oreilles
de chat ! Vous vous demandez peut-être ce qui se passe si vous n’avez pas des oreilles de chat. N’ayez pas peur ! Vous serez surpris de ce que vous pouvez accomplir avec un peu de papier de construction, de colle et de paillettes. La simplicité de ce déguisement est attrayante pour une autre raison, c’est qu’il est facile de s’en approprier, on ne peut jamais se tromper ou « en faire trop ». Étant donné que le look de chat ne demande pas beaucoup de travail, de nombreuses personnes essaient de se l’approprier en faisant preuve de créativité. Cependant, le symbolisme iconique du déguisement de chat ne repose pas uniquement sur sa simplicité. Les célébrités et l’industrie de la haute couture le font redescendre sur les podiums sans cesse. Halloween n’est pas la seule occasion où l’on voit ce déguisement sous les feux de la rampe. Que ce soit des after-parties dé-
jantés, des Met-Galas ou tout autre chose, ce costume est toujours dans les médias. Bien que précédemment mentionné comme un déguisement simple, il y a eu de nombreuses occasions où des célébrités ont présenté des déguisements de chats de façons plus folles et uniques. Par exemple, lors du Met-Gala de l’année dernière, nous avons vu ce qui est, selon moi, le meilleur costume de chat de tous les temps. En hommage à la chatte de Karl Lagerfeld, Choupette, le chanteur du groupe Thirty Seconds of Mars, mieux
connu comme acteur, Jared Leto, a revêtu un déguisement de chat. C’était une touche amusante et surprenante à ajouter au Met-Gala qui est restée dans le thème ! Halloween est le moment idéal pour partager votre esprit créatif et en tirer le meilleur parti, que vous soyez simple ou excessif. Si vous n’avez pas trouvé de bon costume, notez bien cette idée pour l’année prochaine ! Vous ne manquerez plus jamais rien, car les déguisements de chats sont à l’honneur !
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Arts and Entertainment
Goosebumps Revamped & Why We Like Scary Things Maria Eydmans — French Editor Even though Halloween has passed, the spooky season rages on into early November — at least for me and the notorious last-minute decorators who refuse to take down their hard work just because it’s not ‘technically’ Halloween anymore. As an avid enjoyer of the (mild) horror and thriller genres, I was extremely excited to be given a chance to revisit a revamped childhood classic: “Goosebumps.” In 2023, we once again say hello to the 90’s with the second TV adaptation of R. L. Stine’s novel series. While the contents are still geared towards teens and tweens — as evidenced by age groups of the main characters — it is nonetheless a fun and light-hearted watch for an entire family or group of friends. With a focus on ghost stories and the avoidance of gorey material that is undoubtedly hard to swallow, “Goosebumps” is a great first introduction to things that go bump in the night. I am well aware that not everyone will agree with me about the former. In fact, almost exactly 20 years ago, the American Library Association voted to remove “Goosebumps” from school libraries and curricula “for being too frightening for young people and depicting occult or
‘Satanic’ themes.”1 It is no surprise that a children’s horror book, and, presently, other media adaptations, are a controversial conception. However, R. L. Stine’s ability to mould horror themes to be appropriate for and cater to a young audience is an impressive feat. As a certified weenie, I can attest to the fact that “Goosebumps” is the perfect amount of scary for an audience under 18 years old — or, in my case, a 20-something year-old scaredy-cat. I personally believe exposure to a variety of genres to be extremely important in teenage development: discovering your interests and learning what you like — not to mention building immunity to much scarier things — are critical stages that build a solid foundation for the transition into adulthood. Although just meant to superficially give you the heebie-jeebies, there is more to horror than meets the eye — and no, I’m not talking about ghosts in the attic or a call coming from inside the house. Ac1 American Library Association, “Harry Potter series tops list of most challenged books four years in a row,” Press Release, January 13, 2003, https://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=pressreleases&template=/ contentmanagement/contentdisplay.cfm&ContentID=9404
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cording to the authors of “The Psychological Benefits of Scary Play in Three Types of Horror Fans,” scary movies are watched for fun and for learning.2 The fun part is attributed to the adrenaline rush that occurs when we get scared — hence, goosebumps! The writers of the article propose that there is a sweet-spot where the watcher is not too scared (where they start to panic) and not too calm (where they get bored); ideally the watcher is just scared enough to start to feel their fight or flight kick in, knowing that they are objectively safe in the comfort of their own home… that is, unless you’re any of the characters in the entire “Scream” franchise, in which case I have some very bad news for you. This aforementioned threshold is unique to everyone, which is why some really enjoy horror movies and others really hate them. The learning aspect of purposefully getting scared touches on emotional and psychological regulation. By learning how to deal with fear and panic 2 Scrivner, C., Andersen, M. M., Schjødt, U., & Clasen, M., “The Psychological Benefits of Scary Play in Three Types of Horror Fans,” Journal of Media Psychology: Theories, Methods, and Applications 35, no. 2 (2023): 87–98. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-1105/ a000354
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in a safe space, avid horror fans are able to apply these skills and bring them into the real world, much like Sadako Yamamura does in “The Ring.” As a contemporary critic myself, I appreciate the inclusion of modern-day themes that are applicable to everyday life — a crucial aspect in the genre. The new television series “Goosebumps” takes the episodes from the original books in a new direction. The formerly individual stories are now linked together within a spooky chain of events. The themes included lean towards those that are often explored in contemporary media such as sexual orientation, suicide, death, bullying and others that were previously not part of the narrative. If you are anything like me and somehow end up celebrating holidays a couple of days after their official spot on the calendar, I recommend having a watch party of all the movies and series mentioned in this article to learn, to have fun, and to experience a blast from the past!
Santé et bien-être
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: An Autumn Tier List Amie Sosa Bilingual Journalist Feeling like you missed your chance to taste the delicious, must-have spice of the season? Worried you won’t be able to try the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, Tim Hortons Pumpkin Spice Iced Capp and the pumpkin spice donuts from Downey’s farm all by the end of the fall? I have tasted, listed, and rated the most iconic pumpkin spice sweet treats of this season. This list is based on presentation and letting you know if it’s Instagram-worthy or not. It also contains cost factors, personal opinion of course and, most importantly, pumpkin spice taste! Let’s get started! Firstly, I wanted to begin with a delicious local favourite, Downey’s Farm, which carries some of the most mouthwatering pumpkin spice donuts you’ll ever taste. This places number one on the tier list and these delightful pastries are cooked to perfection with a lovely, crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy and tender centre. They are then coated in a generous layer of spiced sugar, making them the epitome of a pumpkin spice experience. With their deep orange hue and the fine dusting of cinnamon, they are undoubtedly Instagram-worthy. Now, when it comes to the cost, they are fairly reasonable considering the quality. Typically priced at just $1.25 per donut, they make for an affordable seasonal indulgence. The taste, however, is where these donuts truly shine. The moment you take a bite, you are immersed in the warm embrace of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin. It is like a bite of autumn in every mouthful. With every bite you hear the “Gilmore Girls” theme song in the distance. As we continue in this tier list of pumpkin spice, it is worth noting that each of these seasonal delights contributes to the comforting taste of fall flavours in their own unique way. The Downey’s Farm pumpkin spice donuts, with their warm and comforting taste, are remi-
niscent of cozy sweaters and crisp autumn air. They’re perfect for those who seek a more traditional, homemade experience during the season. Moving on to the Tim Hortons Pumpkin Spice Iced Capp. With its unique twist on the classic Iced Capp, Tim Hortons’ creation is a treat for the eyes. It features a swirl of vibrant orange and white, where whipped cream and pumpkin spice syrup meet. It is a perfect candidate for your Instagram feed. In terms of cost, it is more budget-friendly than the Starbucks latte but pricier than the pumpkin donuts, at around $3.50 for a medium. As for the taste, it strikes a balance between coffee and pumpkin spice. The flavours are well-blended, making it a refreshing yet indulgent choice. However, it is placed in the middle tier for me. With a cool, sweet escape and a subtle hint of fall in each sip, Tim Hortons’ Pumpkin Spice Iced Capp blends the best of both worlds. For those who still crave a touch of summer in their fall experience, this is the perfect choice. It is a reminder that the changing seasons don’t always have to mean letting go of the things we love most. Lastly, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, the beloved star of Starbucks’ fall menu. It is eagerly awaited by many, arriving with fanfare every year, and it is no wonder given its presentation. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it is visually enticing. However, when it comes to cost, it is a bit on the pricey side. With a grande-sized Pumpkin Spice Latte setting you back around $5, it is more of an occasional treat than an everyday indulgence. Now, the taste — this is where the debate rages. If you are a fan of the pumpkin spice flavour, it will not disappoint. The spices are balanced, and it is sweet without being overpowering. However, if, like me, you prefer your drinks more on the coffee side than the dessert side then you could find it too sweet. I love coffee and if you know me personally you have probably
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seen me with coffee in my hand or on my way to get a cup. Unfortunately, the cost and lack of coffee taste have made me rank this drink at the bottom. On the other hand, the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte has become a symbol of fall’s commercial charm, capturing the essence of pumpkin spice in a cup. It is the go-to choice for those who appreciate a little indulgence and relish in the Instagram-worthy moments that this iconic beverage offers. The familiar green mermaid logo on the cup signals the arrival of autumn for many, ushering in the season in style. So, this fall, take your taste buds on a journey through the pumpkin-spiced landscape, savouring each unique experience. Try not to limit yourself to one; explore them all! The Downey’s Farm donuts, the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, and the Tim Hortons Pumpkin Spice Iced Capp all have something exceptional to offer. Autumn is a time of transformation, and these delightful treats are no exception. Try them all and savour the flavours of the season
before they drift away like the fall leaves. The battle of pumpkin spice flavours is alive and well, and your preferences will ultimately guide your choices. Whether you fancy the classic charm of Downey’s Farm pumpkin spice donuts, the Instagram-worthy allure of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte, or the budget-friendly refreshment of Tim Hortons’ Pumpkin Spice Iced Capp, each of these options offers a unique experience. So, as the season unfolds, seize the opportunity to indulge in these pumpkin spice delights before they disappear, and determine which one truly satisfies your autumn cravings. After all, autumn comes but once a year, and the flavours of the season are waiting to be explored. In this ultimate battle of autumn flavours, it is not about finding a winner or loser. It is about celebrating the diversity of tastes that make fall special. The pumpkin spice flavour can be interpreted in countless ways, and each of these options has its place in the seasonal lineup. Happy fall!
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Health and Wellness
Chickpea and Feta Bake
response was when I was just starting out in the kitchen, sometimes you just have to trust your gut. After all, that’s who you’re feeding.
Cecilia Palacio Gutiérrez Editor-in-Chief
Ingredients: • Olive oil • 1 yellow onion • 1-2 garlic cloves • 2 cups Tomato sauce • 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas • Block of feta cheese • Spinach (as much or as little as you want) • Cumin • Salt and pepper • Basil • Oregano • Mustard or lemon juice
I stumbled upon a version of this recipe a few years ago while aimlessly scrolling through Pinterest, and it has since become a staple at home. Adapted from Love & Lemons’ “Baked Feta,”1 the best thing about this recipe is that I can make it as elaborate or as simple as I want. While I usually use dried chickpeas and pressure-cook them with onions, carrots and celery to add more flavour before continuing, it is still delicious when I use canned chickpeas and ground spices. Honestly, I doubt I’ve ever made this dish the same way twice because I’m constantly adding, adapting or substituting ingredients. So feel free to do the same! I can highly recommend adding carrots, zucchini, kale, leek, parsley, chives, bell peppers, or any other vegetable that’s on sale at the grocery store. Vegans, omit the feta or replace it with a plant-based substitute. Carnivores, pan-fry some chicken and layer it under the feta. You do you. This recipe is a general guideline to follow, not a strict formula. Surely, many of us have experienced asking our parents how much of an ingredient to add and receiving some variation of “I don’t know, look and see.” As frustrating as that 1 Donofrio, Jeanine. “Baked Feta.” Love and Lemons, March 13, 2020. https:// www.loveandlemons.com/baked-feta/#wprm-recipe-container-45748.
Directions 1. Start by mincing your garlic and thinly slicing your onion. If you’re in a rush, tired, or simply don’t have either ingredient, just skip this step and use garlic and onion powder instead! 2. Set your stove to high and heat a small amount of oil in your pot so the bottom is coated. About a tablespoon should be enough, but it will depend on your pot. Once the oil is hot, add your onions and garlic and stir frequently. Fresh garlic tends to stick so do not hesitate to turn down the heat. 3. Once the onions have turned translucent and the garlic is golden, add the chickpeas, tomato sauce and ½ cup of water. Stir to mix and unstick the bottom of the pot. 4. Turn the heat to medium-high. At this
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point, you can season to taste with cumin, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Add about a tablespoon of mustard. Taste and adjust to your liking. 5. Add a few handfuls of spinach and stir. Allow everything to boil for 5-10 minutes so that all the flavours mix. Meanwhile, thinly slice the feta. 6. Transfer the chickpeas to an oven-safe container and cover them with a layer of feta. Drizzle with olive oil and place it in the oven. Set to broil for 1-3 minutes, or until the feta is golden. 7. Serve with rice or bread while it’s still warm.
If you have a large oven-safe skillet then this recipe becomes a one-pot recipe which means fewer dishes! That being said, make sure you choose a pot or pan that is large enough to allow for all the ingredients to boil softly, otherwise, you’ll end up cleaning tomato sauce off your stove. The main purpose of cooking is to eat and to nourish your body; if you’re finding it difficult to get through steps 1-7 but still want something similar, bring the ingredient list down even further. Try mixing a tomato pasta sauce with canned chickpeas and skipping to step 5. It won’t be the same, but you’ll eat. Happy cooking!
Metropolis
Tim Hortons Calypso Contributor As a newcomer to Canada, I quickly realized that Tim Hortons was an unavoidable place if I wanted to have the full ‘Canadian experience.’ Tim Hortons is part of many Canadian’s everyday life, whether it be a place to hangout with friends and family, or to work. Tim Hortons is considered THE Canadian greater institution. Meaning, if you spend one week, one month or one year in Canada, you should order a ‘double-double’ with a box of Timbits at least once. Tim Hortons is known by everyone in Canada, but how many people
actually know who Tim Horton was? Tim Horton, who gave his name to the coffee chain, was born on January 12, 1930, in Ontario, and his childhood revolved around one thing: hockey. His increasing skills as a hockey player finally enabled him to join the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1950. He played his first season in the Maple Leafs, where he spent the largest part of his career; he played for this same team from 1950 to 1970, and won 4 Stanley Cups with them. After that, he played successively for the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins and then the Buffalo Sabres. His income as a professional hockey player enabled him to save money throughout his career, meaning that in 1963, he took advantage of his savings. Tim Horton met with the businessman Jim Charade to pursue his long-standing inter-
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est in joining the restaurant industry. Despite an unsuccessful first experience, with a restaurant specializing in burgers and chicken, the two businessmen didn’t give up so quickly. They decided that the donut field would be more sustainable. They then opened the first Tim Hortons donut franchise in 1964. Scared by the numerous competitors in Toronto, they chose Hamilton as the perfect city for their first location. In 1974, Tim Horton died suddenly in a car accident. But 1974 also brought Tim Horton’s story one happy occasion given that it is the birth year of Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. This charity was founded to help children in low-income families acquire skills and prepare them for adulthood, based on the idea that poverty often affects academic performances. This Foundation continues to honour the memo-
Métropole ry of Tim Horton by sponsoring a variety of sports for children like hockey, soccer and baseball. I hope this article has been interesting for you and has increased your knowledge about Tim Hortons as one of the most significant Canadian cultural phenomena. P.S : I would like to thank our amazing librarian, Roxanna, who inspired me to share about this topic. Works Cited
Bear, Sam. « The History of Tim Hortons », s. d. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEw-
jew7mAsvuBAxXtFlkFHYbBAiUQFnoECCIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fheritagesask. ca%2Fpub%2Fvi rtual-projects%2FTim%2520Horton%2527s%2520History%2520(PPT).pdf&usg=AOvVaw1eEk1gKv_OnBNCQYCCFY08&opi=89978449. HUNTER, Douglas. « Tim Hortons ». The Canadian Encyclopedia, 21 février 2017. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/ article/tim-hortons. Wikipedia. « Tim Horton ». Consulté le 20 octobre 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Hortons.
Día de los Muertos and Modern Mexican Culture (cont.) Natalia Tovilla-Bátiz Section Editor Mexican culture, and “Coco” was the second. It was not until recently after the release of the “Spectre” James Bond movie in 2015 that the popularity of this celebration rose tremendously because, before the movie, there was no such large-scale celebration honouring this Indigenous tradition. For example, there was no parade in the downtown core of Mexico City with people painting themselves and dressing like skeletons in traditional Mexican attire, as seen in the opening scene of “Spectre.” It is safe to say that the huge celebration for Día de los Muertos witnessed in the
heart of Mexico City can directly be linked to the success of the James Bond movie because it left audiences with an excitement and allure that, according to the LA Times, “prompted Mexico City to actually start doing an annual Día de los Muertos parade” as seen in the movie. The relatively new popularity of this aspect of Mexican culture has made way for its adoption into mainstream modern national culture, which is fascinating since this is a commercialization of Mexican Indigenous culture. As a Mexican-Canadian who grew up immersed in the culture, no one in my family and no Mexican friends of ours from Mexico City grew up adopting this tradition; in the past it was seen as a superstitious custom and a tradition long held by the Indigenous Mexicans of Aztec descent.
However, this narrow perception no longer persists. Today, the holiday of Dia de los Muertos is seen as an extra opportunity for the whole country to come together and celebrate Mexican culture, aside from El Grito known as the Mexican National Independence Day, on September 16th. Now, the majority of Mexican families (including my own) have joined in and adopted this tradition of honouring the dead despite not being of Indigenous descent because it is a beautiful, respectful, heartwarming and uplifting celebration that instills national pride and cultural unity around the world. Works Cited Kyle Mittan. (2021, October 13) “Understanding the History and Traditions of Día de los Muertos.” University of Arizona News. Retrieved October 23,
2024. https://news.arizona.edu/story/understanding-history-and-traditions-d%C3%ADa-de-los-muertos Iván Román. (2023, October 18) “Day of the Dead: How Ancient Traditions Grew Into a Global Holiday.” History Canada. Retrieved October 24, 2023. https:// www.history.com/news/day-dead-dia-de-muertos-origins JP Brammer. (2023, October 11) “How a James Bond film made Día de los Muertos absurd, but in a fun way.” LA Times. Retrieved October 24, 2023. https:// www.latimes.com/delos/story/2023-10-11/ dia-de-muertos-james-bond-spectre-cocomexico-city-target#:~:text=This%20specific%20parade%2C%20however%2C%20 is,%E2%80%9CSpectre%E2%80%9D%20 in%20Mexico%20City.
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Issues and Ideas
Lessons from the Past: Fostering Greater Reflection in Journalism Michael Aquilino Chief of Operations The journalistic landscape has deeply changed over the past century. When studying journalism, selections from “History of the Book in Canada,”1 and “Reddit with Wigs and Ink,”2 provide in-depth explorations into the sphere of print, and its conse-
quences, including the advent and popularity of the newspaper. The texts coincide in their characterization of early newspapers in British North America as phenomena of communal discourse — rather than highly polarized pieces of ‘informative’ journalistic literature, as is the case in the twenty-first century. American journalist, and political analyst, Ezra Klein, states bluntly, “Polarized [divided] media doesn’t emphasize commonalities, it weaponizes differences; it doesn’t focus on the best of the other side, it threatens you with the worst.”3 Hence, contemporary media can often be seen as fragmented, with many different outlets having many different voices to am1 History of the Book in Canada (Vol 1-2), 2004. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwfHuTbc_ZMcZG5OVnY2dU1wS28/view?resourcekey=0-Hg3cUT750btOWp81TNl7vg. 2 Scarborough King, Rachael. “Reddit, with Wigs and Ink.” Aeon, August 13, 2019. https://aeon.co/essays/how-personal-letters-built-the-possibility-of-a-modern-public. 3 Klein, Ezra. “Why the Media Is so Polarized - and How It Polarizes Us.” Vox, January 28, 2020. https://www.vox. com/2020/1/28/21077888/why-were-polarizedmedia-book-ezra-news.
plify. Newspaper publications, a still popular form of media consumption in the twenty-first century (albeit, perhaps, through virtual mediums), frequently conform to particular outlooks and social biases — affecting the ways in which their content is conveyed to and received by readers. As such, readers may be swayed to believing certain ideas — ideas that may not be representative, nor accurate of the socio-political and economic circumstances which
they depict. Klein further remarks, “The news is supposed to be a mirror held up to the world, but the world is far too vast to fit in our mirror. The fundamental thing the media does all day, every day, is decide what to cover — decide, that is, what is newsworthy.” Hence, in deciding what to cover, and what is newsworthy, media outlets arguably, in turn, arbitrarily shape and construct the thoughts and opinions of their subscribers — drastically influencing the social landscapes that they inhabit. This being said, however, a social landscape plagued by journalistic agendas and division, as is delineated in the earlier mentioned pieces of historical journalistic scholarship, was not always the norm. King notes, “The first newspapers contained not high-minded journalism, but hundreds of readers’ letters exchanging news with one another.” Hence, early newspapers in British North America looked to the diverse mass of ordinary individuals, not a few journalists, to populate their pages — making it “possible for average people to come together to discuss matters of public concern.”4 Thus early newspapers were 4
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seemingly more accessible and intimate than their contemporary counterparts, allowing for publication that reflected its surroundings more frankly, and from more contrasting perspectives, than now. The notion of print accessibility and intimacy, in the form of published letters sent from the public, suggests a media landscape that may have been less distorted and partisan — the letters came from a variety of sources, and were published/cut-and-pasted as they were — consequently fostering a more informed and educated citizenry. King affirms this postulation in stating, “Incorporating letters into newspapers and periodicals demonstrated that readers were getting a variety of perspectives — they were seeing the sources, and could judge for themselves [the veracity of what they were reading].” This character of publication differs largely from the twenty-first century context in which thoughts and beliefs are regularly, through journalism, imposed upon the reader throughout the literature they choose to digest. “History of the Book in Canada” exemplifies the themes discussed in here, as well as many of the historical concepts dispersed throughout the bulk of King’s article, describing, “In port cities [British North America], the printer’s shop was especially popular when the merchant ships arrived, bringing not only new products, but also the latest newspapers already 4 to 8 weeks old from the European capitals. From these papers, the printer drew materials for his own newspaper, passing on the news to the local inhabitants.”5 This excerpt displays the 5
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common practice of early newspapers to not source content internally, from designated journalists, but rather, externally — collecting voices from a vast reservoir of popular discourse. Nonetheless, the epistolary and outsourcing nature of early newspapers was not infallible. Printers could certainly pick and choose which letters they chose to publish, with or without an ulterior agenda. Additionally, King notes a prevalent criticism of print, the fear that, “Print could just as easily allow irrational, false, and defamatory claims to circulate [in conjunction with rational, true, and complimentary claims].” In spite of these supposed shortcomings, however, my opinion recognizes that as early publications still largely retained the voices and thoughts of the greater community — as opposed to singular, employed, and perhaps biased, journalists — the communal nature of early print was a step in the right direction of holding up, as Klein remarked, a reflective societal mirror. At Pro Tem, we abide by a mission statement that endeavours to, “Produce high caliber work that is consistently relevant to our community at large and to represent Glendon College to the best of our ability [...] Pro Tem is an advocate for freedom of speech and believes in the power of the student voice.” Hence, we encourage anyone, and everyone, at Glendon, and in the wider Glendon community, to allow themselves to be heard — contributing pieces of journalism that, like the letters of the past, emphatically represent both themselves and the diverse and ever-changing society within which they exist.
Actualité et opinions
Storytelling Sells: A Lesson in Marketing Maria Eydmans French Editor As a copywriter, it is my job to write for businesses — that is, write copy, a term used to describe text adapted to various advertising channels such as websites, social media, email, other correspondence, or even print ads. My first job was with a start-up company, curating their web content for a specific audience: one that was interested in their product or the topic surrounding their product and one that spent time online. As a fresh face on the scene, I had no idea what writing copy even looked like. As a citizen of the internet, I knew what the copy, itself, looked like… but I had no idea what the process looked like. So I started to do some research. I looked into the types of posts that social media managers would share on Instagram: short sentences, lots of visuals. I looked at Facebook: longer paragraphs, attention-grabbers. I looked at other websites: some with a lot of text, others with almost none; some with prices listed first, others that hid the price-tag until checkout. The web was filled with a billion buzzing flies of information. Writing the very same content I was subjected to seemingly 24-hours a day turned out to be a lot easier
said than done. To get more familiar with the process rather than the product, I decided to take a class. In this class, I learned that copywriting, which is a crucial — if not the most crucial — part of marketing, is heavily dependent on a four-way process of communication between the brand, the writer, the medium, and the reader. As the writer, I was responsible for embodying the brand, similar to the way that athletes say they ‘become the ball’ when they’re really focused on scoring. I learned that humans best retain information or follow a text when it is told like the plot of a book and that people tend to respond to instructions. Using the website medium, it was my job to sell a product in such a way that told a story and told the audience to buy the product. Creating a story allows the brand to connect to its buyers emotionally and branch out from their strict financial connection. A really good story may give them an edge against their non-illustrative competitors. The main components of a good story are very similar to those in marketing: character, problem, and resolution. Within the context of a story, the call-to-action that is often seen in marketing prompting the customer to buy is replaced by a moral or a message. In finding this out, all you have to do is fill in the blanks, just like you
would plot a book: an ‘about us’ page for the characters that makes them relatable and likeable, introducing a problem that the customer has (or one that they didn’t even know they had!) that only your product is able to solve, and a call to action to encourage your audience to insert themselves into the story — whether that be by subscribing to your mailing list, sharing a post, or clicking ‘buy now!’ Surfing the web is like reading a non-linear story and it is the copywriter’s job to make sure that the story makes sense no matter which way it is read. While there are a billion other nuances to copywriting and online marketing
such as keywords and market research, the aspect of both storybuilding and storytelling is one that is timeless and touching. Knowing how to weave brand voice into a narrative is an important skill that I recommend everyone look into, especially in our day and age where social media presence and self-marketing are so prevalent — even in the regular job market, with LinkedIn being used as a source to check your credibility as a person rather than a bot sending in a resume. The same can be said for crafting classic copies of the self in the form of cover letters, dating profiles, and others. I leave you with this call-to-action: start writing your narrative now.
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Expressions
Love of an Illness Olivia Adele Contributor To the person whose name is tattooed on my arm, I lost you when I wasn’t able to fully accept your charm, You left me at a time where I feel I needed you Your illness called you home to your mother But you left me here wondering why I never got to know my own grandmother I felt jealous of my older cousins, Because they got to meet the real you, And you gave them real smiles, shown at least 3 dozen I was named after you. Fresh out the womb, Our connection forever loomed But once I became aware, Your illness made you moan in your armchair, And on repeat was the Lord’s prayer The you I met treated me as a stranger, Like I would put you in danger, And I just wished there was a doctor that could change her
Le fantôme de Glendon Cecilia Palacio Gutiérrez Rédatrice en chef Si m’effrayer c’est ton plan, tu auras plus de chance en fuyant, ces terrains sont les miens, O élèves du premier an. Penses-tu que tu connais mon jardin en l’ayant vu de ta bibliothèque ? Moi, j’ai vu tes parents se promener parmi mes fleurs avant d’aller aux discothèques. Mes roses aux yeux sont les promesses de Glendon ; les bâtiments éternellement plus courts que mes tendons. Je m’allonge, je m’étire dans les branches de mes enfants pour vous voir tous diplômés et triomphants. Laissez-moi me présenter, mes petits, Je m’appelle Mme Wood, et oui, j’ai un peu vieilli. J’arpente mon manoir en apprenant de vos profs Mais honnêtement, certains ne savaient même pas mettre une apostrophe. Si vous me voyez, n’hésitez pas de me remercier Mon mari et moi, nous nous sommes sacrifiés Pour vous donner un campus trop beau Où vous apprenez sur Achille, Jean Valjean et Roméo. Le saviez-vous que Glendon est hanté par un fantôme ? Mme Wood, née Agnes Euphemia Smart en 1868, est souvent aperçue à Glendon selon les dires. Elle et son mari, M. Wood, ont été des figures importantes de Toronto pendant le 20e siècle. Construit à l’origine comme une retraite, Glendon a été bâti dans les années 1920 dans ce qui était la campagne (maintenant connue sous le nom de North York). Mme Wood a vécu
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neuf ans après la mort de son mari. Quand elle est morte en 1950, elle a légué le terrain à l’Université de Toronto à condition que les bâtiments ne soient jamais plus hauts que les arbres et que ses roses continuent d’éclore chaque année. Des agents de sécurité ont déjà repéré Mme Wood se promener la nuit et plusieurs personnes ont décrit avoir vu une femme les épier depuis les fenêtres du manoir. Alors, sois prudent Glendon ! Si vous croisez une dame dans la roseraie, aidez-la à s’occuper de ses fleurs — elle pourrait bien vous aider dans votre prochain examen ! Un grand merci à Meaghan Landry pour avoir partagé ces connaissances historiques avec moi !