‘Are they getting louder or just dumber?’ “Dumber, sir.” That would be Mayor Quimby questioning an aide if the crowd outside his office were as unbelievable as they sounded. They wanted the “Bear Patrol” but didn’t want to pay the “Bear Tax.” The solution, or perhaps the problem, was too many immigrants keeping taxes too… Continue reading Mentality of the mob
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Commercialism-free new year
By John Leung
Happy New Year! Chinese New Year of the Monkey, to be exact.It’s a time when red is in and everything is crazy. It is also one holiday that both holds onto some aspects of its proper functions while not been drowned out by the wave of commercialism many western holidays have been cursed with, like… Continue reading Commercialism-free new year
A Conservative battle royale
By John Leung
Paul Martin must be licking his lips as he watches former Progressive Conservatives either come to him or choose to sit as independents. Scott Brison crossed the floor, Keith Martin said he will run for the Liberals in the upcoming election, and Joe Clark, John Herron and Andre Bachand are all currently sitting as independents… Continue reading A Conservative battle royale
Looking forward
By John Leung
Another year has gone by, fading into the annals of history. Looking back on the year that was, it was filled with many an up and down, many a cheer and a disappointment. It was a year that was black in its dreariness and brilliant in its successes (depending on what view one takes). So,… Continue reading Looking forward
Still mourning the loss
By John Leung
Time has a funny way of conducting business in our lives, the tempo is like a piece of classical music. From fast to slow and back again, it is this symphony that drives our lives into an endless struggle against the clock, always hoping those hands aren’t at that number. When one stops to think,… Continue reading Still mourning the loss
Building a safe place for women
By Emily Elder
I’d like to tell a story about a woman. She’s in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Arts. She loves to write. She also loves her partner, and hopes they can one day have a family. She works part-time in a coffee shop and trains for triathlon. Her volunteer efforts include peer support for… Continue reading Building a safe place for women
Student protests no longer effective
The university protest mentality is a vestige of the 1960s. It was the culmination of a series of serious social changes that sought to change the power structure of the establishment and united much of a generation through common experience. But that was 40 years ago, and the continued commitment to a protest culture here… Continue reading Student protests no longer effective
The season has arrived
I’m a complete sap for Christmas. I think The Bay on 7th Avenue blaring “O Come All Ye Faithful” all day long is fantastic. Catching the C-Train on a brisk November night couldn’t have a more unique feeling were it not for what I just saw. Try as I might, I can’t pay my rent… Continue reading The season has arrived
Boxing yourself in
Life within academia is a curious experience that never ceases to amaze and puzzle me. Somewhere within the official rhetoric of a university’s mantra you are bound to find references to fostering the ability to think creatively and critically. Thinking outside the box, as the cliched expression puts it. But how often does this really… Continue reading Boxing yourself in
Understanding mental health
Do you ever wonder how much you don’t know about a subject? Try this. Close your eyes and look at the image in your head when you say the words “mental health.” I bet most people would think about a person, probably female, who is sad, and maybe on anti-depressants. Or maybe you picture a… Continue reading Understanding mental health