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Multimedia Journalist and Storyteller.

Cynthia is an emerging journalist based in the GTA interested in covering digital culture, health, lifestyle and politics. Currently, they are a graduate student in Western University's Master of Journalism and Communication program.

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The Globe and Mail •

Why more LGBTQ+ people are trying to flee the U.S.

On June 20, Rainbow Railroad released a report on the state of global LGBTQ+ persecution. As an advocacy group, Rainbow Railroad helps at-risk LGBTQ+ people get to safety around the world. This past year they received the highest number of requests for support since their operation began. Most of these requests came from the United States. Canada also makes the list of top ten countries for requests.

Devon Matthews is Rainbow Railroad’s chief programs officer. She’s on the show to talk about th...
The Globe and Mail •

Ready to launch: Canada enters the space age

Despite Canada’s contributions to space technology and science, it lags behind other G7 nations in rocket launching capabilities. But that’s now changing – with federal investment and private business teaming up to eventually send spacecraft into orbit. It signals a growing political and economic interest in Canada.
The Globe’s science reporter Ivan Semeniuk attended one of the recent launches in Nova Scotia. He’s on the show to explain the building up of spaceports, why the government is turnin...
The Globe and Mail •

Is smoking making a comeback?

Smoking cigarettes is cool again. Apparently. Social media and accounts online are raving about the habit, turning it into a trend with images from celebrities and appealing to Gen Z. But this rebirth in popularity runs counter to widespread anti-smoking campaigns warning about the dangers of getting addicted and the health effects of cigarettes. Where did this cultural resurgence for smoking and vaping come from?
Dr. Robert Schwartz is a senior scientist at the Centre for Mental Health and Addi...
The Globe and Mail •

Toronto’s grassroots Pride Picnic brings ‘queer joy’ to a downtown park

Two people embrace, forehead to forehead, eyes closed. “This is my twin flame,” says Alex Zalozyk about Brodi-Tyler Dawson.

It’s a sunny Saturday in Toronto’s Christie Pits Park. From a speaker, Chappell Roan’s pop hit “Pink Pony Club” plays, acting as the unofficial soundtrack for the fifth annual Pride Picnic.

A patchwork of blankets, beach towels, and pride flags has begun to form at 11 a.m. Attendees slowly continue to fill the space. Some stumble down the grassy hill, tote bags in hand, e...
Cynthia Jimenez
Cynthia Jimenez •

‘Like who cares if you have no alcohol or no anything in your system’: Londoners embrace sober party culture

With alcohol sales decreasing across Canada, Gen Z seems to be leading the charge for a rise in a sober lifestyle. Going beyond trends like “Dry January” and sober curiosity, some young Londoners are turning away from alcohol in their day-to-day lives. 
“I feel like a sober lifestyle is the way to go,” said London local, 28-year-old Brittany Hallihan, who has been sober for the past five years. Hallihan decided to go sober after starting to notice how alcohol caused  “patterns in [her] life that...
Cynthia Jimenez
Cynthia Jimenez •

London’s Music Community Celebrates The Dancing Cowboy's 80th birthday - Cynthia Jimenez

In an interview, Camp shared his love for dance and the impact it has had on his life. “I had a lot of that kind of troubled life. So, dance has always been there for me to pull me through.”
Camp began dancing out in public after separating from his wife of 30 years. Dance was a way for him to start over, and now he finds joy through dancing, he shared.
“I've met so many people through dancing. It's such a wonderful contact. Nothing like being out and seeing all these happy faces.”
The birthday...
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Cynthia Jimenez •

Social media users are finding that AI has “diluted” meaningful content and interactions

From confusing videos of cats playing the bagpipes to photos of people with six fingers, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to have taken the internet by storm. In fact, as of earlier this year 71 per cent of images found on social media are AI-generated. Journalists at The Guardian found that one in 10 of the fastest growing YouTube channels globally are showing AI-generated content only. Where one used to find photos of friends and family sharing joyful moments one largely now finds AI slop.
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On becoming a local queer community figure, making memes and loving London, Ontario

Theresa Hayes is sipping her iced almond milk latte, smiling slightly. “I really like the idea of queer people taking over certain spaces that were originally not meant for them,” she says. She gazes off to the side as if imagining what this queer invasion might look like. Something about her smile confirms what we both already know, that in a way, this invasion has already begun.
Xtra Magazine •

My mother is pounding on my closet door. I don’t want to answer | Xtra Magazine

I always believed that being bilingual would be great for my career. I never thought it would wreak havoc on my relationship with my mother.
Growing up in a Colombian household meant that my immigrant parents made damn sure that we held on to our heritage. They proudly passed down their Spanish to my younger sister and me. Our parents, aunts and uncles would band against us and our cousins, reminding us at every opportunity en español, por favor. 
So, for a good couple of years, a younger me dut...
Her Campus •

Chappell Roan is the Pop Star We All Need

Chappell has shown us time and time again that she is here for the girls, that is, the trans girls.Hollywood has seen the rise and fall of many pop stars over the years but, dare I say, the most iconic one to date is Miss Chappell Roan herself. The now Grammy award-winning artist has taken the internet by storm and for good reason. From her catchy lyrics to the goose-bump-raising quality of her vocals, there is no denying the immense talent Roan has.Chappell Roan was sling-shotted to mainstream...

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