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Speech Perception

English rapper and Mercury Prize winner Speech Debelle confounds as she tries to break through

Mar 3 by

Rapper Speech Debelle is a complicated cultural figure to get your head around. Born Corynne Elliott, Debelle rose to global prominence last year after an upset victory at The Mercury Prize, a British music industry award that is subject to intense cultural scrutiny and curiosity. Because her first record chronicles her teen years spent sleeping in hostels and friends’ basements...

Sep 7 Features 0

Iran: beyond the headlines

Human rights violations, contentious nuclear programs, tense confrontations with the United States: it’s no secret that Iran is a hotbed of controversy. But as MAHSA ALIMARDANI found, there’s more to Iranian society than what you can read on the front page.

Sep 7 Features 0

Coming attractions

Varsity staffers have the early word on some of the Toronto International Film Festival’s high profile offerings

The Varsity’s Board of Directors: Speaker Needed

Want to get involved with The Varsity in a unique capacity? Consider applying to be the Speaker for the Board of Directors. Learn more about the position by clicking here.