Maria Langstaff

Contributing Writer
Maria Langstaff - P.L
Maria Langstaff - P.L

Maria grew up in Sombra, Ontario. She now lives in Etobicoke, Toronto, where she attends the University of Guelph Humber. She is currently in her fourth year of the Media Studies program, specializing in Journalism. Writing is both a hobby and passion and she plans on pursuing a career in the magazine industry after graduation next year.

Latest Articles

Stranger Danger and Other Common Myths Associated with Halloween
The media often associates Halloween with stranger danger and other false urban myths like candy contamination that cast it in an unfairly ominous light.
Mar 3, 2011 - Maria Langstaff
An Analysis of William Ernest Henley's Poem "Invictus"
"Invictus" was influential to Nelson Mandela, who helped bring about South African apartheid. Henley drew inspiration for the poem from his life experiences
Mar 2, 2011 - Maria Langstaff
Comparing Lord of the Flies to Hitler's Regime and the Holocaust
Characters and situations in Lord of the Flies have many similarities to Hitler's Nazi regime and the persecution of the Jews which led to the Holocaust.
Mar 1, 2011 - Maria Langstaff
Zumba: Fitness, Weight Loss and Dance
What is Zumba? It is a new fitness program for women of any age. Zumba has many health benefits as well as contributing to weight loss.
Feb 26, 2011 - Maria Langstaff
About Phobias: Types, Symptoms and Treatments
Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder. Here are types of phobias, signs you have a phobia and different treatment methods for overcoming your worst fears.
Feb 17, 2011 - Maria Langstaff
Radio's Future: How It is Changing and Adapting to New Technology
Does radio have a future? This article explores how radio is changing, from traditional to analog to digital radio, as well as, in recent years - podcasting
Feb 2, 2011 - Maria Langstaff