By Sarah Malik
In part two of her three-part feature on the Muslim Sarah Malik discusses many aspects of Islam often neglected by Western media. Examining anti-semitism throughout the world, she delves into the historical relationship between Jews and Muslims and explores Islam’s role as the Other of Western society, naming them the Oriental semite. Throughout the early… Continue reading The Oriental semite — “The Muslim”, Pt. 2
By Sarah Malik
Since the events of September 11th 2001, the Middle East and the Islamic religion have been at the forefront of Western thought. This interest has led to a war on terror, heightened security measures throughout the world and a dramatic increase in racial profiling. Often labelled as terrorists, fundamentalists and militants, Muslims have become possibly… Continue reading The Muslim, Pt. 1 of 3
By James Keller
Corruption, deceit, sex and murder lie deep in the underbelly of the entertainment industry, but not where you think. In Death to Smoochy, the darker side of Hollywood is in the most wholesome corner of all–children’s television."It has a nasty dark view of children’s television," says Robin Williams, who plays popular children’s TV host Rainbow… Continue reading Murder, Nazis and stuffed rhinos
By Nicole Kobie
The safest bet for a good movie this summer has to be The Score. Starring three of the most capable actors to ever grace Hollywood–Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro (the next Marlon Brando), and Edward Norton (the next Robert DeNiro)–it has to, in the very least, feature good acting. Not surprisingly, it does. The Score… Continue reading Legendary acting drowns out lacklustre plot
“You’re all falling for their government’s propaganda. It’s not the sanctions that are responsible for the Iraqis’ suffering, it’s only their own government.” An individual stated this to me on Aug. 9, 2000, the day that I, along with a group of other Calgarians, protested outside the Canadian Federal building, demanding our government to call… Continue reading Paying the price for the sins of Saddam