Editing & Publishing Practica Film

Being a part of University of Windsor’s Editing and Publishing Practica was such an incredible experience. The chance to work as a team and edit, publish, and launch real books that will be sold in stores was unlike anything I’ve done in university. This is the film I made about our process, which was shownContinue reading “Editing & Publishing Practica Film”

UWindsor Editing and Publishing Practicums

The editing and publishing practicums at the University of Windsor takes practical teaching to a whole new level: students are working together with Professor Marty Gervais to publish two books! Check out this video on it! 🙂

Lack of Sleep Affects Mental Health of Students

Lack of sleep is a problem among many people, especially post-secondary students. While most people know the physical and emotional effects of sleep deprivation, many don’t realize its effects on mental health. “Sleep has a huge affect on our mental health,” says Judi Wilson, the University of Windsor Health Promotion nurse in Student Health Services. “StudentsContinue reading “Lack of Sleep Affects Mental Health of Students”

Talking to UWindsor about France Trip

So excited to have been interviewed for this article about our trip to France! 🙂 If you’d like to know what our trip was like, check it out in the link below! http://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/2013-08-20/creative-writing-students-find-inspiration-france

Our Muslims of Windsor Documentary!!

Here it is!!! Our documentary about Windsor’s Muslim Community! I had so much fun making this with Nuha Elalem. We were so inspired by what we learned and we hope you’ll be, too! Don’t forget to share and comment! 🙂 I’d love to know what you think!

Art Expressions

Unreal – that was my first thought when I visited Art Expressions on Drouillard Road. The story of Art Expressions, an art store in Ford City, is one of taking risks, pursuing passions, and shining a light on a low reputation neighbourhood. The owners of the successful business, Terry and Laurie Argent, initially bought theContinue reading “Art Expressions”

Green Bean Café

It’s the perfect place to study with its free Wi-Fi and big tables. There are a variety of comfortable seating arrangements: couches to sit with friends, comfy chairs to relax in, and tables and chairs to study on. Green Bean CafĂ© specializes breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, and drinks. It also serves vegan and vegetarian foods.Continue reading “Green Bean CafĂ©”

Anxiety Disorders in University Students – Part Two

This is part two of a two part series looking at Anxiety Disorders in University Students Susan, who used to be “a health freak,” also started smoking cigarettes secretly two months ago. She smokes about one cigarette every three days and the hookah about once a week. “I smoke cigarettes when I feel so stressed.Continue reading “Anxiety Disorders in University Students – Part Two”

Anxiety Disorders in University Students – Part One

This is part one of a two part series looking at Anxiety Disorders in University Students  Her heart pounds madly as her hands fidget. “Susan” checks her pulse without anyone noticing. It’s too fast. She can’t breathe and she feels faint– she grabs the edge of her desk. The writing on her exam is tooContinue reading “Anxiety Disorders in University Students – Part One”