LA&PS Voices is 快播视频's lifestyle blog inspired by our vibrant LA&PS community. The blog offers thoughtfully written advice, resources and opinions that centre around life as a LA&PS student- including the aspects of university life that don't always make it into the highlight reel. LA&PS Voices is written by students, for students and is led by an editorial team committed to producing content rooted in our shared community.
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鈥楾he way must be tried鈥 is a motto deeply embedded in the Liberal Arts and Professional Studies faculty here at 快播视频. Collectively, the Editorial team made it a priority to best portray how each individual author featured in this journal interprets and embodies this vital motto through various creative streams.
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More Than First Impressions OR Everyone is just figuring it out
April 16, 2026
By Ayesha Khan You鈥檝e probably heard the saying, 鈥淣ever judge a book by its cover.鈥 I鈥檇 like to add something to that. Most of us only give ourselves a few seconds to decide whether something impresses us or whether we should ignore it. In those few seconds, we form judgments based on the cover, not the content, not the person behind it. Unless we already know the author, their name becomes just another word on a page. In many ways, this is also how we subconsciously treat the people we see on campus. We form placeholder impressions: simple mental shortcuts that help us quickly categorize others. Instead of adjusting these impressions as we learn more about someone, we often try to fit people into the models we already have, even if that means overlooking their individuality. Psychologists often describe these quick judgments as mental shortcuts or 鈥渟chemas.鈥 They allow our brains to process social situations quickly without overwhelming us with information. While these shortcuts are useful, they ...
Messages from our Editors
Hey Lions, welcome to LA&PS Voices!
I鈥檓 Rubal, a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) student at 快播视频 and I鈥檓 honoured to be a part of the editorial team for LA&PS Voices. Through my work on campus and with student-led initiatives, I鈥檝e seen how powerful it can be when students are given a space to share their stories in their own voices.
As an editor, I care deeply about making this process approachable and encouraging. You don鈥檛 need to have everything figured out to submit a piece. I鈥檓 here to work alongside you, helping shape ideas, refine drafts, and support you from the first spark of an idea to publication. Every perspective brings value, and every story adds something meaningful to this space.
Whether you鈥檙e here to explore, to read, or to share your own work, I hope LA&PS Voices feels like a place where you belong and where your voice is welcomed.
-Rubaljeet Kaur
Editor, LA&PS Voices
Hey Lions, welcome to LA&PS Voices!
My name is Dipanpreet Kaur, a third year English and Professional Writing student at 快播视频. I will be continuing my journey as a part of the editorial team behind LA&PS Voices. I joined this space because I believe stories, especially student stories, have the power to shift perspectives, create understanding, and remind us that none of us are navigating university alone.
For me, writing is not about perfection or having all the answers. It鈥檚 about honesty, reflection, and growth. University is full of moments that challenge us, shape us, and sometimes quietly change the way we see ourselves. LA&PS Voices exists to capture those moments, whether they come from success, uncertainty, culture, identity, or everyday life on campus.
As an editor, my role is not just to review submissions, but to support you throughout the process. I genuinely enjoy working closely with writers to help refine ideas, strengthen confidence, and turn drafts into published pieces you can be proud of. You do not need to be a 鈥渨riter鈥 to belong here, you only need a story, a thought, or a perspective you鈥檙e willing to share.
Whether you鈥檙e here to read, write, or explore what your voice could become, I hope LA&PS Voices feels like a welcoming space where your experiences matter and your words are valued.
- Dipanpreet Kaur
Editor, LA&PS Voices
Questions?
Contact our editors at dkaur3@yorku.ca or rubal07@yorku.ca for more information.