Stepping into the sports world

Ever since I was a kid, and was introduced to the world of sports, I knew what my life calling was. Well, to be honest, I thought it was to be a professional athlete, but when reality actually hit me, it was to be a sports reporter. As I went through my final years of high school, I became acquainted with various aspects of media and decided to do my grade 12 co-op with Rogers TV.

In the Living Art: Get to Know Richey Lynch

By: Jen Gata and Jermaine Murray Richey Lynch laces on his hottest kicks and takes his first step into the rap game.  This Brampton native is getting ready to release his first mixtape this June entiltled Strange News. Richey gives Emerge multimedia host Jen Gata the 411 about his motivation to start rapping.  For more […]

In the Living Art: Get to Know Schooly

By: Jen Gata and Jermaine Murray Meet one of Rexdale’s most hard working rappers: Schooly.  This rapper has produced five mix tapes in a span of three years and is currently working on another project while trying out new sounds working with different producers.  Schooly gives Emerge multimedia host Jen Gata, a break down about […]

That Tech Guy: The iPad 3 concept video

By: Lucas Archer   On Wednesday March 7th, Apple will hold an invitation only event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.  The event is expected to be where the billion dollar corporation will debut the latest technology that will be the cause of your latest debt, the iPad 3.  Now, […]

Be a chameleon – fit in and find your niche

By: Raynika Awotwi   Every week, Emerge Magazine will feature the experiences, stories and lessons learned from our writers as they work to complete their internships at media outlets across Toronto, the GTA and abroad.   When I got the call from my volunteer coordinator Colin Baird on Easter Monday last year, I honestly thought […]

Three words: Third-degree tearing

By: Teal Johannson-Knox   Every week, Emerge Magazine will feature the experiences, stories and lessons learned from our writers as they work to complete their internships at media outlets across Toronto, the GTA and abroad.   The first day of my internship, I was hoping to make a good impression. Despite my nervousness for my […]

‘Goon’ posters too offensive? Toronto thinks so

By: Christian Gennara “Sex, drugs and scoring goals.” “If you can’t beat ‘em, beat ‘em up.” “Nice guy, dumb as puck.” Would you deem these phrases as offensive? Would you be offended if you read these on a poster while waiting for a TTC bus to take you to school or work or the gym, […]

Friendly Fire turns awry

By: Melissa Schultz   Every week, Emerge Magazine will feature the experiences, stories and lessons learned from our writers as they work to complete their internships at media outlets across Toronto, the GTA and abroad.    I was nauseous with nerves and sweating from the packed subway. After being 10 minutes late because I went […]