Cynthia Jimenez

Journalist. Storyteller. Poet.

Cynthia is an emerging journalist based in the GTA interested in covering culture, lifestyle, entertainment and politics. Currently they are a graduate student in Western University's Master of Journalism and Communication program.

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London’s Music Community Celebrates The Dancing Cowboy's 80th birthday - Cynthia Jimenez

In an interview, Camp shared his love for dance and the impact it has had on his life. “I had a lot of that kind of troubled life. So, dance has always been there for me to pull me through.”
Camp began dancing out in public after separating from his wife of 30 years. Dance was a way for him to start over, and now he finds joy through dancing, he shared.
“I've met so many people through dancing. It's such a wonderful contact. Nothing like being out and seeing all these happy faces.”
The birthday...
Xtra Magazine •

My mother is pounding on my closet door. I don’t want to answer | Xtra Magazine

I always believed that being bilingual would be great for my career. I never thought it would wreak havoc on my relationship with my mother.
Growing up in a Colombian household meant that my immigrant parents made damn sure that we held on to our heritage. They proudly passed down their Spanish to my younger sister and me. Our parents, aunts and uncles would band against us and our cousins, reminding us at every opportunity en español, por favor. 
So, for a good couple of years, a younger me dut...
Her Campus •

Chappell Roan is the Pop Star We All Need

Chappell has shown us time and time again that she is here for the girls, that is, the trans girls.Hollywood has seen the rise and fall of many pop stars over the years but, dare I say, the most iconic one to date is Miss Chappell Roan herself. The now Grammy award-winning artist has taken the internet by storm and for good reason. From her catchy lyrics to the goose-bump-raising quality of her vocals, there is no denying the immense talent Roan has.Chappell Roan was sling-shotted to mainstream...
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The Art of the First Date

So, I went on 4 first dates in one week. From what I’ve seen, “first dates” aren’t really a thing for my generation. The title of first date brings some semblance of seriousness with it. It declares a concrete romantic interest from the beginning. Instead, what often happens with people my age is “hanging out” with someone for months until one or both parties have the courage to say something. Thinking back now, before all of this I had not been on a first date since about the 9th grade. Awkward...

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