Posts by Natalia Tola
Dalhousie Poets: growing pains
Editor’s note: This piece was first published in an online issue of the Dalhousie Gazette (issue 5, volume 153). The following version has one additional poem than the original piece. doodles i wonder what this whole growing up thing is like the similarities between my old self and this hurried, charcoal sketch of a college girl …
Read MoreInternalized Capitalism
Internalized capitalism suggests individuals grow to equate their productivity with their self-worth. This can lead to harmful ideas about how to be successful: late-night study sessions, self-imposed stress, sacrificing healthy eating, neglecting sleep, daily unachievable work goals and more.
Read MoreFashion in the time of Coronavirus
Although it may not appear evident, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world of fashion from a space of glamour to a space of economic bankruptcy. Although it may not appear evident, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world of fashion from a space of glamour to a space of economic bankruptcy. Unprecedented changes Because buyers are staying indoors to avoid the virus, massive retail stores,…
Read MoreSnapshots of 2020
Life during the COVID-19 pandemic from Halifax to Ecuador.
Read MoreThe power of clothing swaps
Thrift stores are a great sustainable substitution for fast fashion, but clothing swaps are arguably the most environmentally-friendly shopping alternative.
Read MoreFacts of Fashion: When politics intersect with attire
From denim jeans to graphic tees, several clothing items that are popular today have a history linked to social and political activism.
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