asha swann
writer. journalist. photographer.
written works.
The Eyeopener
Farrah Khan leaves TMU after seven years
On climate change, gen z grapples with a broken system
From the mind of a 25-year-old: How I became an emotionally intelligent adult
TMU's final Social Justice Week combines art with advocacy
Delightful delicacies as far as The Eye can see
Your guide to navigating mental health resources on campus
Indie developers are leading the way for better representation in gaming
Sovereignty underfoot: Settler injunctions against Indigenous land explained
The Progressive
How drag queens are fighting queer censorship
Xtra
Queer teens take centre stage in Netflix's 'First Kill'
Her Campus Ryerson
Why isn't North America taking animation seriously?
Iris Chang should've been 54 today
Pandemic buzzcuts, two years later
'House of Cards' brings fantasy excitement to middle-grade readers
Why I'm still thinking about Buffy
5 things I've learned in 5 years of veganism
How working at camp reignited my love for nonfiction writing
Cruelty-free demands are changing the beauty game
If you like The Princess Diaries movies, you'll love the books
I've done yoga for 60 days and my body is thanking me for it
Black history is Canadian history
New Year's goals that aren't focused on weight loss
Parts of 2020 that didn't totally suck
Bullet journaling is worth the hype
The politics of being apolitical
What horror queens have taught us over the years
Giving up fast-fashion in the name of feminism
Plant-Based Spotlight
International Vegan Film Festival goes virtual
NUVO Magazine
Toronto’s historic buildings are being demolished for condos
New Wave Magazine
My revenge body has stretch marks
Brightly
I tried the buzzy composter that claims to turn food waste into dirt at the push of a button
Booking a sustainable trip is easy thanks to new travel tech and industry upgrades
Mindful menu upgrades are making it easier to eat for the planet
Making the old new: the rise of upcycled clothing
Not all bamboo fabric is created equal: what to look for when purchasing
Are tigers endangered? Here's what's putting them at risk and how to help
What is plant-based meat, anyways? Here's everything you should know
10 Heartwarming nature documentaries to add to your must-watch list
The best vegan grocery list, according to a registered dietician
How a plant-based diet benefits your health and the planet, according to an RD
8 Houseplants that thrive in the bathroom
7 DIY gifts that take under 30-minutes to make
5 Ways to use old pillows (and keep them out of the trash)
How to celebrate Kwanzaa the eco-friendly way, from gifts to decor
A Toronto coal plant will soon become a sustainable city
11 DIY Christmas decorations to make for the holidays
Instead of roasting chestnuts, turn one into an adorable houseplant
9 Canned black bean recipes to try, including fudgy brownies
How to celebrate Christmas the eco-friendly way, from decor to cards
Starbucks is working on reducing its carbon emissions from dairy production
11 Must-try legume recipes, including vegan crunchwrap supreme
This product is scientifically proven to extend the life of veggies and fruit by two weeks
Steeped coffee bags are the trendiest way to make your cup of joe
9 Easy ways to make your Thanksgiving more sustainable
6 RD-Approved vegan turkey alternatives for Thanksgiving
How to recycle pizza boxes — plus 7 other notoriously complicated items
Giant pandas are no longer endangered — plus 6 other 'planet wins' to know about
3 ways to make your diet more eco-friendly without giving up meat
Meet furoshiki: the zero-waste wrapping paper alternative that betters the planet
These 6 nocturnal pollinators work the night shift to better the planet
What is COP26? Here's everything you should know about the climate change conference
10 animals threatened by climate change — and how you can help
Textile recycling 101: how to recycle and repurpose your worn-out clothes
How to host a community clean up in 5 simple steps
350 reports of oil spills have surfaced since Hurricane Ida
JUVEN Press
Age gaps in fantasy (co-written with Janelle Yapp)
Victor Hugo's tragedies of the 1800s are still relevant today
The origins and evolution of "kill your gays"
'The Annual Migration of Clouds' should be a full-length novel
RENT is a story of tragedy and resilience
So you're thinking of writing at university
Why summer nostalgia hits different
Why LGBTQ+ representation in books matters
5 LGBTQ+ books to read without outing yourself
A short history of lesbian pulp fiction
Know your fantasy world rules — and when to break them
Sci-fi tropes and how to subvert them
The Nature Conservancy of Canada
An introduction to Ontario's snakes
One weekend in nature across Canada (co-written with Katie Diespecker)
My three months as NCC's national communications intern
All about bird houses and nesting boxes
What we know about lake-safe sunscreen
STYLE Canada
How you can help Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women
Your summer vacation based on your zodiac sign
Five unique Canadian destinations for solo female travellers
Eight women-authored books on race to read this summer
This is what virtual pride will look like all around the world in 2020
Do your D.I.Y. beauty products really work?
Is it time to revisit 'The Beauty Myth?'
Eight 'misbehaved' women that history forgot
The Borgen Project
Five facts about renewable energy in Taiwan
Five facts about renewable energy in Brazil
Five NGOs fighting world hunger
A timeline of women's rights in South America
Pushing for gender equality in Sudan
Ten facts about sanitation in Argentina
CEA Study Abroad
Five unforgettable virtual tours from around the world
Adjusting to life after studying abroad
How a short-term study abroad fueled my travel-love
Keeping your travel abroad sustainable
A student's guide to dark tourism through Paris
Three of the most relaxing day trips through Paris
Immersing yourself in the Parisian culture
A Paris study abroad excursion along the historic Seine river
The Veganary
Top unforgettable vegan-friendly hotels
The ultimate holiday vegan gift guide
Introducing The Veganary Mini Tours
These vegan restaurants are breaking records
The Canadian vegan guide to fast food
Next Big Thing Magazine
Understanding our psyche in a neoliberal society - an interview with Angie Speaks
Accessibility today for the deaf kids of tomorrow - an interview with Rikki Poynter
Authentic America: is there a future? - an interview with Tiffany Ferguson
Inside Canada's corporate greed and those that keep it that way - an interview with Linda McQuaig
The future of retail - an interview with Syama Meagher
Father's sins, daughter's heritage- and interview with Scilla Alecci
Interview with human rights lawyer Emily Arnold-Fernandez
Interview with writer/facilitator Dr. Kim Tran
Interview with author/journalist Monique El-Faizy
Discovering the most glorious places no one has ever seen - an interview with Jill Heinerth
Poverty, principles, and the power of parents - an interview with Leigh Blake
Let's dance - an interview with Leona Prince
It was in Bobcaygeon - an interview with Deanna Petcoff
Interview with Kimberly Sunstrum
Interview with Laura Mae Lindo
Interview with Sylvia Hamilton
Indie88
The most anticipated albums of Fall 2018
Most unique cocktail bars in Toronto
Death Cab for Cutie streaming new album, 'Thank you for Today'
Toronto's famous cube homes sold to make way for condos
10 Shows that need to be on your radar this month - August 2018
Dream jobs you never knew existed
Toto is returning the favour and covering Weezer's 'Hash Pipe'
Long-lost David Bowie demo found in bread basket
Where are Canada's safest cities?
10 Unique Airbnbs near Toronto you can rent right now
Massive Attack cancel gig because they could ear Franz Ferdinand
Travis Barker involved with 'scary' car accident with school bus
Hamilton's Billy Moon announces debut album
10 Great camping spots close to Toronto
Hundreds gather to with Brantford teen happy 'unbirthday'
Another heat wave will be passing through Toronto this week
10 Shows that need to be on your radar this month - July 2018
Tupac murder 'solved' as suspect confesses to playing part in 1996 shooting
Father John Misty donates merchandise profits to help detained migrants
James Blake speaks out about touring with mental illness
Donald Glover narrates workplace consent video by Rashida Jones
Five things to do this week in Toronto - June 26, 2018
Everything the recreational pot smoker needs to know about Canada's upcoming legalization
Highlights from Toronto's 2018 Pride Parade
Guide to Ontario's best summer music festivals
8 Riverfest Elora artists you need to discover
The best album reissues of 2018 - part one
First date spots guaranteed to break the ice
Five songs without a chorus - part two
Artists who broke later in their careers - part two
10 shows that need to be on your radar this month - June 2018
Torontonians flee area as birds become more aggressive
Late Frightened Rabbit frontman lives on in Scottish mural
8 Hilarious board games for those who love 'Cards Against Humanity'
Gorillaz singer Damon Albarn leaves unreleased album in taxi
The Sheridan Sun
Toronto police no longer marching in Pride parade
Live event: Toronto's 2018 Earth Day celebration
Highlights of Toronto's Vegan Bake-off (video)
What you should know about getting a tattoo in someone's bedroom
Punk cafe closes after three years
Local bar raises money for mental health
Queen Street West gets new spot of comfort foods
Sheridan students reflect on politics of 2017
Candy Cane 'Carolers' create sweet music at Christmas market
Hundreds gather in Queen's Park to protest sexual assault
Bata Shoe Museum sock drive helps warm up those in need
Editorials
How to have a more sustainable Christmas
So you want to travel the world
Why didn't we realize the Olympics are starting on Friday?
Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shouldn't be shamed for DC rent prices
Review: Movement - The Riot Police
Review: For All the Hope we Hold - Skybound
Band Interviews
Skybound debuts all-instrumental concept album
Castlefield celebrates 25th show
Fragile Figures releases DIY EP
Ottawa welcomes rockers Radio Caroline
Pantomime goes for gold at the Silver Dollar
Pitch Black Progress shines light on life as Canadian three-piece
Ottawa's alternative music scene hasn't gone extinct - an interview with T-Rex Marathon
No pollock for this Fisher - an interview with Perfect Limb's Owen Fisher