Matthew Sneath
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Shutdown brings out the worst in us
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The American government shutdown has brought out the worst in all of us. It has revealed the arrogance, stupidity and childish ignorance of not only the US government but also some unsettled citizens who are displaying their grievances with the shutdown in a variety of ridiculous ways. A group of sense-hating Republicans — fan…
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Gravity has broad, positive influence
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Film, like every other industry, is propelled by the promise of profit. While studios will finance a few artsy pieces every year for the sake of appeasing the high-brow, investors will almost always place bankability over skill for major releases. This may seem disheartening, but it does not necessarily mean that art has to be…
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Western apathy sets dangerous precedent
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I was going to write a story about Syria this week and provide some basic information and commentary on a massively significant development in the conflict. I was going to write about how a dozen rebel groups have distanced themselves from the internationally recognized opposition and proclaimed their desire to enforce Sharia law because that…
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Trudeau has a lengthy road ahead
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It has been roughly six months since Justin Trudeau became the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. The party that he assumed control of was one in transition. The Liberals came in third place in the 2011 federal election. It is a position they have never been in before, having either formed the government…
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Talking Mental Health: Mistake Recovery
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Does the idea of making a mistake cause a feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach? If so, you’re not alone. Many people try to avoid mistakes at all costs. But what if mistakes were valuable? Mistakes, while scary, are opportunities for us to learn and grow. It is something we will all…
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David Gilmour should be confronted but not censored
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Canadian author and literature professor David Gilmour, who is little known outside of Canada, has received international attention due to comments he made in an interview last week regarding the content he teaches. In the interview, Gilmour was quoted saying he exclusively teaches book written by “serious heterosexual guys” and has no interest in teaching…
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