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Enaya AbdElGaber studies political science at Memorial University. She says the pandemic made her miss her home, Egypt, even more. Submitted photo

Homesickness very real during pandemic

April 9, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Travel restrictions and lockdowns force many to take longer breaks from visiting home.

Allyson Stokes is an assistant professor of sociology at MUN. She studies gender and workplace. Submitted photo

Labelling female leaders: ‘A double-edged sword’

April 1, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Terms like ‘girl boss’ look to empower, but do they really?

The CMHA-NL is located on Topsail Road in St. John's. John Dinn from the CMHA-NL says mental illness is a taboo for many older adults. Henrike Wilhelm/Kicker

Ageism persists in the midst of isolation caused by COVID-19: experts

March 25, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Social isolation, loss of independence and ageism impact the well-being of older adults, say a social work professor and a mental health coordinator.

‘It affects us monthly’: Veterinarians address mental health

March 22, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Causes and solutions for vets’ mental health problems and high suicide rates still being researched.

Breaking down barriers in the job market

February 25, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Economic Immigration Ideas Lab hopes to find new approaches to include immigrants in the workforce.

Black Lives Matter NL started in 2020 as reaction to the worldwide protests against police brutality. Racism is still a problem not only in the USA, but also in Canada. Submitted photo

Past, present and future of Black people in Newfoundland and Labrador

February 18, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

What do we need to learn about the past to move into a better future?

Rebecca Gifford from Clarke's Beach, NL, studies social wrok at Memorial University. She says it's important not to define people by their mental illness. Henrike Wilhelm/Kicker

Words that hurt

February 4, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

When it comes to destigmatizing mental illness, language plays a crucial role in empowering people.

Roadside litter still a problem

January 21, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Plastic products contribute largely to trash found on Newfoundland and Labrador’s roads. Henrike Wilhelm Kicker Newfoundland and Labrador is no stranger to roadside litter. While research tries to find out where and why littering occurs, […]

Most journalist who face online harassment are women. A new UNESCO study found that almost 75 per cent of female reporters have faced threats. Photo illustration by Henrike Wilhelm

Social media and the problem of online harassment

November 26, 2020 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Online bullying isn’t new, but it still feels overwhelming.

Turning old into new

November 12, 2020 Henrike Wilhelm 0

How donating old cars can help more than just charities.