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The data visualization I chose for my analysis is an interactive map that follows Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour across the U.S. in 2023. Other than the fact I’m personally a fan and it’s a fun map to analyze, I chose this because the simplicity of the map drew me in. The map illustrates all of Taylor Swift’s shows and in which states she performed, showing a total number of 53 shows from March 17 until August 9. The full version of this interactive map can be found   here .  There are many factors that make this a good map, such as how easy it is to use due to its simplicity. The map itself doesn’t look cluttered with the dots, and it is accompanied by more details on the left side. There are two categories that label the dots on the left side, which say “performed” and “left.” These categories refer to which shows she has finished performing in, and which shows were left. Considering the tour ended in August, the map no longer shows which states were left, making me assume thi...

In this audio story, Monica Martinez,  Aiswarya Challa, and Fleur Dias share their frustration and opinions on why period products should be free.  Story by Nica Limiac.

Nica Limiac  12666 72 Ave, Surrey, BC  V3W 2M8 (604) 599-2000 February 28, 2021 Lise Léon Acting Director 275 Sparks Street, 9th Floor - Building SAT Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0H8 Dear Ms. Léon: Under the Access to Information Act, please provide me with: Reports made to the Ministry of Justice produced by The Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP) in connection to human and sex trafficking in British Columbia from Jan. 1, 2020 through Jan. 1 2021, that have not been publicly released. In order to avoid photocopying fees, you may provide me with electronic copies in PDF format via email at nica.limiac@email.kpu.ca.  I have enclosed the $5 application fee. Should any questions or concerns arise, please call at (604) 599-2000. Please notify me when the material is available for release. Sincerely, Nica Limiac Explanation for the Request:  Sex/human trafficking is currently a huge problem in Ontario and Nova Scotia, with young women and underage girls being the...

Photo by Ella Olsson For most people, a vegan diet will sound daunting and unnecessary because they have been conditioned their whole lives to eat meat. However, going vegan could just be the key to saving Earth from the doom that is climate change. To illustrate the benefits of veganism, we have to look at the negative environmental impacts of livestock agriculture first, anything from meat, fish, and dairy production.  As shown in a chart created by researchers Hannah Ritchie and Max Roser, meat production has grown exponentially over the past 60 years, contributing to an acceleration of global warming. As a result, natural disasters like floods, storms and wildfires are more likely to happen these days which are especially detrimental to those in developing countries. According to a New York Times article , a fourth of Earth’s total greenhouse gas emissions are currently due to livestock agriculture. In fact, not only does the meat industry contribute to climate change, but also...

Behind a plastic barrier, "Dusty" Dave performs a variety of songs, such as Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles, for "Ride Out" ticket holders, during a wagon ride on the way to the first pumpkin patch (October 29, 2020). Amidst the dahlia fields that have reached the end of their season, a service dog and his family roam around the scattered mini patches of pumpkins that all visitors may pick from (October 29, 2020). This pumpkin pathway leading to the food stalls, corn maze, and other pumpkin patch sections throughout the farm, consists of u-pick pumpkins that are exclusive to "Ride Out" ticket holders (October 29, 2020). The Richmond Pumpkin Patch opened its doors back on October 3rd, since then, they have maintained all COVID-19 protocols throughout the event, like social distancing and constant disinfection of tables, which was especially crucial at the food stalls area where people tended to remove their masks to eat (October 29, 2020). A vast array of...