Saint Mary's University Publishing Society (The SMU Journal)

University can open many different doors of opportunity, but the most important, Leah Oake argues, is the one to lifelong friendships. Read her article to gain social tips and tricks for attending Welcome Week events and joining new societies.

The Golden Age of Westerns may have reached its peak in the ‘50s, but the genre has experienced several revivals since then. Euan MacDonald presents a two-part retrospective of Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven (1992), whose success helped the ‘90s resurgence, and an analysis of the genre as a whole. If you enjoyed this article, make sure to read Part Two on the 17th of September!

Creating media from an "inside-out" perspective is paramount to ensuring representation in the film industry. Read Joyo Smit's article on film titled "I Saw the TV Glow" to learn about how queer storytellers make a difference.

It’s that time of year again! Gearing up for move-in day can be overwhelming, especially for first timers. If you need some help with what to bring, Annastatia Brooks has compiled a list of dorm-living essentials. Do you have any dorm fundamentals you’d like to share? Comment below!

With the beginning of the semester looming in the distance, you may be starting to prepare. If you’d like some ideas to help make studying a productive experience, Alex Fisher has some recommendations for you. What apps and gadgets are on your must-have list? Comment below!

The Sobey School of Business opened in 1998 and is renowned for it's departmental support, caring professors and extra-curricular options. Learn more about it from the perspective of a returning student in Simon Auffrey Arsenault's article.

Academic performance is at the forefront of most students’ minds, especially when facing the challenges of university. Many appreciate the university’s effort to support them with the pass/no credit option. However, Elijah Walsh argues that it might not be as advantageous as it seems. Do you agree?

Have you heard of Baldur's Gate 3 and are wondering what it's all about? Alex Fisher's article goes into detail about it's origins, his own personal game playthrough, and why you should try it out for yourself!

Women’s hockey has skated into the spotlight with the rising popularity of the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Keyara Nelson’s debut article examines this new era in women’s sports, and what it means for female athletes everywhere.

Singer-songwriter Clairo has recently released a new album called "Charm" and Amani Rizwan has plenty to say about the emotions it illicits, the nuances within the lyrics and the various genres represented throughout the album.