ABOUT the zine
This is our online public sphere. An outlet of free expression for all students. Here, you’ll find content much like you find in the print version of OPENWIDE Zine. And lots more. Here, you’ll find social commentary, reviews and pop culture fixes. You’ll see FIMS-original photography, video and design. This is your space, FIMS. Be a part of it.
Don your moustache and step inside.
Disclaimer:
The opinions and ideas expressed in student-written pieces on OPENWIDE belong to individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or values of the OPENWIDE editorial team, the FIMS Student Council, or the faculty of FIMS.
While every piece for OPENWIDE is edited, the zine is a place where people can express opinions with much less filter than in a traditional (or corporate) publication. Here, contributors have the freedom to grapple with controversial ideas and sentiments, sometimes in controversial ways.
We hope that (respectful) conversation will ensue.
MEET THE TEAM
Lis is currently in her fourth year at Western, pursuing a double major in Media, Information and Technoculture & English Literature.
LIS EDWARDS
Alysha is currently in third year, pursuing Honours Specialization in Media, Information and Technoculture.
ALYSHA BAUER
Amy is currently in her third year of studies, pursuing an Honours Specialization in Media, Information and Technoculture with a certificate in Digital Communications.
AMY THOMPSON
Armin is currently in her third year at Western with a major in Media, Information and Technoculture.
ARMIN BASHARAT
Safiya is currently in her third year of studies, pursuing an Honours Specialization in Media, Information and Technoculture with a certificate in Digital Communications.
SAFIYA CHAGANI
Megan is currently in her fourth year of studies at Western, pursuing her Honours Specialization in Media, Information and Technoculture with a minor in Cinema Studies.
Culture and Entertainment Editor
MEGAN BISHOP
Zoë is currently in her third year at Western pursuing an Honours Specialization in Media and the Public Interest.
ZOË ABERNETHY
Marah is currently in her third year of studies at Western working towards her Honours Specialization in Media, Information and Technoculture.
Fashion and Lifestyle Editor
MARAH MINOR
Grace is currently in her third year at Western, pursuing a double-major in Media, Information and Technoculture and Curatorial Studies.
GRACE
ARMSTRONG
Liz is currently in her fourth year at Western studying Media, Information and Technoculture with both a Writing and Digital Communications certificate.
ELIZABETH LAM
Emily is currently in her third year of studies, pursuing her Honours Specialization in Media, Information and Technoculture with a certificate in Digital Communications.
EMILY ANDERSON
Alexia is currently in her third year of her studies at Western, pursing a Major in Media and the Public Interest.
ALEXIA CAIN
Max is currently in his third year at Western pursuing a major in Media, Information and Technoculture.
MAX SHAY
Sophia is currently in her third year of studies at Western with a double major in Media, Information and Technoculture & SASAH (School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities).
SOPHIA BELYK
Hannah is currently in her fourth year of studies at Western pursuing a major in Media, Information and Technoculture.
HANNAH AVIV
Vic is currently the Vice President of Communications for FIMSSC, while pursuing an Honours Specialization in Media, Information and Technoculture with a minor in Sociology, and a certificate in studio arts.
VICTORIA GIGUERE