“Study drugs”, a problematic reality A study conducted with more than 10,000 college students from across the country found that more than half of students with an Adderall or other ADHD drug prescription were asked to sell the medication to peers and friends. The problem at hand is none other than the misuse of methylphenidate, more commonly known as the drug prescribed to people with either attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD). People that use it for a medical purpose have symptoms such as impulsive behaviour and lack of concentration and motivation, yet more and more people are using them for reasons other than its original intent.

Going in the Wrong Direction with the Elections Yes, I know, I know, another article about the provincial elections, but, you see, they only happen once every four years, and they have an impact on the future of millions of people. So, when the opportunity is given to you by a little Mio saying that The Bottom Line needs you, you seize that chance.

Due Tomorrow? Do Tomorrow.  Tomorrow. / təˈmôrō / (noun). The day after today, also known as the day where all of student productivity, study and inspiration strikes. We have all rewarded ourselves with hours on the Internet after studying math for twenty minutes. We have all gone on Youtube to watch a Ted Talk for gym class and, 3 hours later, caught ourselves watching a tutorial on how to talk to hippos.

The Veil of Intolerance Gustavo Pérez Firmat once said: “The fact that I’m writing to you in English already falsifies what I wanted to tell you. My subject: How to explain to you that I don’t belong to English even though I belong nowhere else.” [1] He’s right, he doesn’t belong to English, and as a French-Canadian from Quebec, nor do I. I don’t belong to French either. In fact, English belongs to me, and so does French. These incredibly rich tools are at my disposal. Consequently, I don’t belong to them, they belong to me. People don’t belong to languages, nor do they belong to a “race” or nation. Sadly, humans tend to be close-minded towards differences; they tend to be intolerant. Today, the rise of populism and the strong return of xenophobia in modern politics leave the Western World more divided than ever with, on one side, the “alt-right” and, on the other, the “leftists snowflakes”.

A Marvel(ously) Successful Franchise The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is one of the biggest franchises in terms of popularity and box office gross. To this day, four MCU movies rank in the top ten of the biggest box office hits with Avengers: Infinity War ranking fourth worldwide. On the other hand, the DC Extended Universe, another superhero franchise, fails to achieve the same level of success. What is Marvel’s secret? Why are their movies so popular and successful?

Change is on the Menu “Are you a vegetarian? Oh, that’s cute!”. Believe me, I have heard that one before. As a vegetarian for over a year now, I cannot help but be surprised to see how astonished people are when they find out about my dietary choices. While some shower me with praise, others look at me as if I were cursed with a disorder. My mother too has been told many times not to worry because it was ‘’just a phase’’. This disapproval only increases in size when you have a Mediterranean family. Imagine announcing to your Italian grandfather who eats meat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, that you will not try his famous Spaghetti Bolognese.