By Kim Nursall
The bells are tolling for Rights and Democracy. This government-funded advocacy group has been embroiled in a soap-opera plot ever since the organization’s then-president Remy Beauregard approved three small grants for Middle East-based human rights groups in January 2009. The ensuing chaos has featured resignations, suspensions, dismissals, the death of Beauregard, an office burglary and… Continue reading The tangled tale of Rights and Democracy
Sex is fundamentally a physical act, two bodies coming together in an expression of desire and passion. It’s only natural that sometimes love and tenderness can give way to lust. Intense physical lust is nothing to be ashamed of and people shouldn’t be afraid to explore it. The important thing to remember is to set… Continue reading When it comes to love-making, some like it rough
Last week a woman was expelled from a French class in Quebec for refusing to remove the veil covering her face. The woman – identified as Naema — was wearing a niqabÂ, a veil exposing only the eyes of the wearer. When asked to remove the headwear for class, she refused, and was subsequently told… Continue reading The face-off over cultural (in)tolerance
By Kim Nursall
The curtains opened on a full house this past Saturday night, with the star of the show, Sarah Palin, set to make her first appearance in Canada — aptly in the Conservative stronghold of Calgary. Right-wing political figures filled the BMO Centre: I passed by Wildrose Alliance leader Danielle Smith, disappointedly viewed the Treasury Board’s… Continue reading Sarah Palin preaches to the choir
“O Canada” has a storied past. Canada’s national anthem was commissioned in 1880 by the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec for that year’s Saint Jean-Baptiste Day ceremony. Some of the English version used today was penned in 1908 by Robert Stanley Weir, who wrote new lyrics instead of using the French version. Weir’s lyrics were amended… Continue reading Our national anthem needs revision
We are a generation of fatties. Everything from the lifestyles we live to the food we eat is contributing to the extra weight we’re all carrying. Of course, the question asked by public health officials is why do we consciously choose things we know are unhealthy? Certainly everyone has a vague idea of which foods… Continue reading Helping your waistline and your wallet
In December, Brian McKeever placed first in the men’s 50 kilometre classic race during trials for the Canadian Olympic Nordic ski team. He beat the second place finisher by a minute and a half. Brian McKeever is legally blind. The most decorated skier on the para-nordic circuit — winning seven medals in various Paralympic games… Continue reading Canada blinded by golden aspirations
It seems that citizenship and multiculturalism minister Jason Kenney needs some help — he’s forgotten the distinction between his own opinions and the country’s. The minister removed reference to homosexuality being decriminalized in Canada in 1969, the protection against discrimination based on — among other things — sexual preferences and the legalization of same sex… Continue reading Entitlement run amok in citizenship guide
By Rob Siewert
With Valentine’s Day long over and Steak and Blowjob Day quickly approaching, it’s time to consider this alternative way of showing affection for your lover. Sure, flowers, candy, romantic dinners and sensitive heart-felt lovemaking are great, but sometimes trying things that are a little more raunchy or taboo can be even more fun. For those… Continue reading The ups and downs of Steak and Blowjob Day
By Ryan Pike
Every year at roughly this time, eager prospective student politicians run around clamouring for support in the Students’ Union election. Every year the hallways are wallpapered with posters. Every year roughly nine out of 10 students summarily ignore the election and don’t vote. Nevertheless, the ones that are actively involved with the election pick up… Continue reading Ruminations on SU election endorsements