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The man behind the name of Laurier

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 in 1919. However, within this period were the almost 15 years he led this noble country as the chief among civil servants. Few politicians in Canadian history have accrued such a […]

by Tarique Plummer· January 4, 2017 · Opinion ·
Graphic by Fani Hsieh

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 Services Agency (CBSA). This lovely country deports over 10,000 people every year and a heavy portion of this group is sent to nations with absolutely horrific human rights record. […]

by Tarique Plummer· November 16, 2016 · Opinion ·
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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 institution. What is it about boarding schools that breeds so much strife? If boarding schools are so bad, why are students still being sent there? If these residential private institutions […]

by Tarique Plummer· September 14, 2016 · Opinion ·
Graphic by Fani Hsieh

Classism as discrimination

Societal division threatens equality

by Tarique Plummer· March 16, 2016 · Opinion ·
Standardized testing flaws

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, surprises and a few significant revelations. I am compelled to discuss the most noteworthy of my fall semester. I took a certain chemistry course which had a lab component. Initially, it […]

by Tarique Plummer· January 20, 2016 · Opinion ·
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Cricket and North America

Why greater financial investment towards the famous sport is crucial for western appreciation and how the excitement of the game continues to be a foreign concept for those unexposed

by Tarique Plummer· December 9, 2015 · Opinion ·
Graphic by Jessi Wood

Climbing the mountain to med school

The expectations for medical school acceptance is a constant concern for countless students

by Tarique Plummer· November 25, 2015 · Opinion ·
File photo by Moyo Arewa

Should anyone say the “N” word?

The word “nigger” is often exploited in music, movies and different outlets of entertainment. The word is being minimized as slang and represents years of oppression through times of slavery.

by Tarique Plummer· October 28, 2015 · Opinion ·
Photo by Andreas Patsiaouros

Volkswagen caught in the integrity crime

Volkswagen will be facing consequences for cheating the ICCT test.

by Tarique Plummer· October 7, 2015 · Opinion ·

The struggles of a first-year

The first-year university experience is unparalleled and plays such an integral role in the life you will have after

by Tarique Plummer· September 23, 2015 · Opinion ·
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