The man behind the name of Laurier
Wilfrid Laurier: a career politician, boasting a 40-years-plus record as Member of Parliament and as leader of the Liberal party As leader, his term started in 1887 and ended...
CBSA deporting an innocent refugee
There are quite a few issues within our social construct that we neglect to acknowledge, speak about or even probe One such topic is that of deportation and the Canada Border...
The boarding school experience prepares children for the real world
The topic of boarding schools is undoubtedly one of contention However, there is a great deal of misconception about the practice of shipping a child off to a private boarding...
Classism as discrimination
I am livid I am livid because acts of injustice have been allowed to persist for generations I am insulted because of how unequally I have seen my fellow brothers and sisters...
Standardized testing flaws
Standardized testing is limiting academic performance evaluation | Graphic by Fani Hsieh Last semester went by so fast that it almost caught me off guard There were highs, lows,...
Cricket and North America
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played by approximately 120 million people, making it the second-most popular sport in the world Despite a lack of western admiration, it is...
Climbing the mountain to med school
The expectations for medical school acceptance is a constant concern for countless students | Graphic by Jessi Wood “I want to be a doctor,” is what young science students...
Should anyone say the “N” word?
What can we say What can we not say Which words should I use Is it necessary to be concerned about offending him or her It is no secret that the racial climate amongst blacks,...
Volkswagen caught in the integrity crime
Now this is a story all about how, Volkswagen’s life got flipped upside down I would like to take a minute and just sit right here and tell you how Volkswagen got...
The struggles of a first-year
Some say it’s comparable to going through puberty, others say it’s merely an experience to endure Then there are those who believe that it is the most crucial phase in life...
- 1
- 2