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Why Do We Like Scary Stuff?

November 1, 2025

Ever wondered why we like things that scare us? It's not just about the thrill. It's also about how our bodies and brains work. When something scares us, our bodies react. Our hearts beat faster. We sweat. Our muscles get tight. This is our body's way of getting ready to face danger or run away. Bu

education

Finding Joy in the Everyday: Queer and Trans Youth Speak Out

October 30, 2025

In a small high school in New Brunswick, four queer and trans students shared their stories. They were not just survivors or victims. They were kids living their lives, finding joy, and challenging what others thought they should be. This is what they taught us. These students took part in art work

health

How Moving Your Body Can Boost Your Mood

July 9, 2025

College students often juggle a lot. Between classes, homework, and social life, it's easy to forget about taking care of oneself. But did you know that staying active can make a big difference in how you feel? It's not just about looking good or keeping fit. It's about feeling good from the inside

health

Can JoyPop Really Help Students Feel Better?

July 4, 2025

Students in Canada are facing a mental health crisis. Many need help but don't know where to turn. Mobile apps could be a big help, but most students don't use them much. Why? Because many apps are hard to use or not very effective. JoyPop is an app designed to help students handle stress and build

health

How does a positive body image boost young athletes?

June 2, 2025

Body image is a big deal for young athletes. It can make or break their enjoyment of sports. A recent study looked into this. It focused on girls aged 11 to 17. The goal was to see if a program called Body Confident Athletes could make a difference. The program was tested on a large group of 568 gir

health

How Hard and How Often? The Impact of Exercise Styles on Enjoyment

April 4, 2025

The way people feel about exercise can be influenced by how hard and how often they push themselves. A group of 16 active adults, both men and women, took part in a study to see how different exercise styles affect their feelings and enjoyment. The participants tried out three different types of wo

politics

A New Era for the Postal Service

March 25, 2025

The United States Postal Service is about to see some big changes. The person in charge, Louis DeJoy, has decided to step down after serving during a tough time. The pandemic hit the postal service hard, and DeJoy, a businessman and supporter of former President Trump, had to navigate these challen

politics

Postal Service Chief Steps Aside After Turbulent Tenure

February 19, 2025

The U. S. Postal Service is saying goodbye to its leader, Louis DeJoy, after nearly five years. This announcement comes after a period filled with challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, a surge in mail-in voting, and efforts to cut costs and improve services. DeJoy, who took over in the summer of 20

entertainment

'Golden' Dreams Delayed: What Happened to Pharrell Williams' Musical Biopic

February 8, 2025

Pharrell Williams' musical biopic, Golden, won't be hitting the big screen anytime soon. This isn't the first film about Pharrell Williams in recent times. There is another film that deals with the singer's childhood, Pieces by Pieces, which was released in October. To dismay of many fans the f

technology

Switch 2's Listen for your mouse buddy move

February 7, 2025

Ever heard of a Joy-Con? Sure you have! Read our findings from Nintendo's patent. Holding around the edge, make the controller a mouse, check. Two fingers, should easily find their home on the outer buttons. The surface, it lightens up, pointing to find Sarah. The Switch 2 Joy-Cons employ o