Kanye West shafted in Grammy nods
Last week’s issue of The Cord had a piece discussing the nominees for this year’s Grammy Awards I commend the authors for pointing out that the Grammys are controversial and...
Republican race is a family affair
Those who have been following the race for the Republican presidential nomination have probably been very entertained thus far in the long process There have been colourful...
Are Republicans seriously contesting the 2012 election?
The stage is set for the Republican party to shake the ghost of George W Bush and reassume the presidency in 2012 With the right candidate and an unforgiving economic message,...
Tuition grant is a step in the right direction for Liberals
In The Cord’s Sept 28 endorsement of Premier Dalton McGuinty and local Liberal candidate Eric Davis in the October provincial election, the 30 per cent tuition grant was hailed...
Unlicensed rental properties a concern for students
As students begin looking for housing for next year, they should be reminded of the importance of seeking licensed rental properties In May 2011, the Waterloo city council...
Truth about North Korea doesn’t rest with the west
When news of Kim Jong-il’s death was made public, there was a cheer around the world Finally, the world had been rid of another tyrant, another evil dictator who was hated by...
Lack of financial incentive prevents further progress for cancer treatment
In the 1930s, scientists discovered the link between mitochondria and cancer The Warburg effect describes how cancer cells suffer hypoxia because of surrounding tumors and...
Remembering Christopher Hitchens
On Dec 15, 2011, one of the greatest essayists in the English language was lost Christopher Eric Hitchens was a British American author and journalist whose career spanned more...
What’s next for North Korea?
Following the death of Kim Jong-il on Dec 17, 2011, all eyes have been on North Korea, anxiously waiting to see what this turn of events will mean for both the country and the...
In 2012, governments should lessen their role in the economy
As we begin the New Year, it is a good time to reflect upon our past actions and decisions and hope to correct our past errors with good decisions in the future To reflect on all...