opinion
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Ellen missed the mark on her apology…again
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Back in 2018, I read an article published by The New York Times titled “Ellen DeGeneres Is Not as Nice as You Think.” The article documented a rare series of interviews with the comedic star. It seemed to highlight her subtly expressed personal aversion to the mantra of positivity associated with her since her daytime…
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Fighting flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Amidst a global pandemic, we must not forget about the other illnesses, diseases and viruses that threaten the health of individuals and the larger community. During the COVID-19 shutdown, non-essential surgeries and medical treatments were put on hold due to the spike in hospitalized coronavirus cases. People were also discouraged from going to the hospital…
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‘The Social Dilemma’: Why a one-week social media hiatus will not fix your addiction
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The beginning of Netflix’s new documentary, The Social Dilemma begins with a quote from the philosopher Sophocles which I think very much covers my interpretation of this documentary. “Nothing vast enters the life of mortals without a curse.” Netflix’s newest hit documentary provides insightful commentary about the role social media has played in our lives…
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Editor’s note: picking the prison of your choice isn’t a punishment
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On Sept. 18, actress Lori Loughlin —known for her roles in Full Houseand the college admissions scandal —was sentenced to two months in the prison of her choice. The actress and her husband Mossimo Giannulli were involved in a scheme to facilitate cheating on standardized tests and bribing college coaches to give her two daughters an advantage in…
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Editorial: celebrating the Schitt’s Creek Emmy wins
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The 72nd Annual Emmy Awards aired virtually over Zoom this past Sunday night, marking a first for the televised event that celebrates the best in TV. Since the onset of COVID-19 put the world at a standstill back in March, many aspects of life have been upturned and re-adapted to suit what is “normal” in the current…
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When can I expect the next season of The Witcher?: COVID-19’s impact on the film industry
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As a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, streaming services like Netflix saw a massive influx of users worldwide, claiming an all-time high for their subscription numbers in 2020’s first quarter. This was to be expected when people had nothing else to do but stay home and watch TV. But after the initial shock of COVID-19, we are left…
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The onset of the COVID-19 second wave: why numbers are rising and how we’re fighting the surge
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Last week, 28 students at Western University tested positive for the virus. Their interactions were traced to gatherings at local restaurants and nightclubs while they shared drinks and e-cigarettes; another seven cases were linked to a single house party. Wilfrid Laurier University also announced over the weekend that four of its students tested positive. After…
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The pros and cons of synchronous and asynchronous learning: which is better?
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While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes, perhaps one of the most significant changes for students is the newly adjusted methods of online learning. When registration for the current fall term began to approach, faculties worked to clarify the different course styles. Courses were defined as either “online” or “remote”. Online classes, also…
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Editorial: What the hell am I doing here?
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I spent the entirety of the lecture fiddling with the stray end of a stitch on the bulb of my trimmed scalp. This was my distraction. It was an hour-long recorded lecture divided into four parts. Believe it or not, I was excited to start attending classes. I was thrilled to take notes and have…
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Musk reveals the “FitBit in your skull with tiny wires”
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On Aug. 28, Elon Musk and his Neuralink team revealed their latest technology with a demo featuring pigs implanted with a brain chip device. Musk referred to this device as the “FitBit in your skull with tiny wires,” because it’s designed to track, monitor and record your brainwaves, with the potential for an individual to…
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