The actions of terrorists worldwide, some of whom are Muslim, have brought Islam down in several ways. Not only have they made life difficult for Muslims around the world, but they have degraded the teachings of Islam in the public eye. By claiming that jihad is their purpose and motivation to kill, these terrorists have… Continue reading Reclaiming jihad
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Treating violence
President Barack Obama has brought new plans, some praised and others not so much. One of his most anticipated plans is the shutting down of Guantanamo Bay, which raises the question of how and where will the detainees be kept. A solution gaining popularity with speed in the Middle East is rehab centres to de-radicalize… Continue reading Treating violence
The philosophy of needles
It’s flu season and if you haven’t already heard the rolling thunder of melodious sneezes in your classes, you may have at least noticed a few Rudolphs around campus. Better yet, you may have a flu or cold yourself. How glorious is it when oodles of work weigh down upon your weary shoulders and you… Continue reading The philosophy of needles
Letter: Stereotyping shows
By Mark Farrell
Editor, the Gauntlet, In the piece called “This Hour has 22 Stereotypes” [Labiba Majeed, Nov. 20, Gauntlet] the author writes something to the effect that the show This Hour has 22 Minutes makes fun of visible minorities and maybe should be banned. Of course, one could argue that banning things, in particular satires, is not… Continue reading Letter: Stereotyping shows
This hour has 22 stereotypes
The historic election in the U.S. has kept everyone on their toes with anxiety, anticipation and even fear. Such a dramatic turn in politics is not common. The U.S. and Canada have truly taken steps toward creating racial equality. These changes are inspirational and make the citizens of these countries more tolerant towards other ethnic… Continue reading This hour has 22 stereotypes
Laptops in class: useful or irritating?
For every boring lecturer, there’s a bored student. And for every bored student, there are four options. Sleeping, doodling, chatting with your neighbour about just how bored you are or fooling around on your laptop. The first two are harmless and all parties remain happy. The third leaves the rest of the class scowling and… Continue reading Laptops in class: useful or irritating?
Poking the French president
My first reaction was laughter. You would laugh too if you read the following headline amongst other, more serious and pressing ones, “Sarkozy fights back against voodoo dolls.” Okay, not serious, you say? Nicholas Sarkozy is the French President. K&B (a publishing company) made and distributed 20,000 Sarkozy voodoo dolls, including a manual (just in… Continue reading Poking the French president
Desktop frustrations
We, the computer-agers, are very similar to the neanderthals of early human civilization– frustrated, fed-up and sorrowful. Not because we can’t light a fire, but because we cannot make computers work the way we want them to. And that’s more frustrating than no fire, mind you. It is a slap in the face that a… Continue reading Desktop frustrations
Telemarketing frustrations
Is it me or do you want to personally bash the person who calls, uninvitingly and for an extremely irrelevant reason, to wreck your peaceful slumber or ruin perfect dinners by trying to sell you long distance lines? Or is it duct cleaning? A free cruise, perhaps? Well, if you’ve been alert you know that… Continue reading Telemarketing frustrations
Choice, not oppression
You see a woman walking towards you. You glance at her face, but surprisingly there is no face to be seen. A set of eyes peers out from behind a cloth veil. She smiles at you — you can tell from the look in her eye — and walks past you. What do you think… Continue reading Choice, not oppression