People I’ve never met make decisions every day. Wrong decisions. If we can’t stop the wrong people from making the wrong decisions, how do we win as a whole? Besides violence and childish name-calling, I’m stumped. Orange sacks My roommate pointed them out to me along 24 Ave. At first I thought they were being… Continue reading Making the wrong choices
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Shotgun wedding on the right
By John Leung
When I was in high school, I decided to join the Progressive Conservatives. You know, just for kicks and for some political experience. Inspired by the Jean Charest-led turnaround during the 1997 election, I chose the Tories because I did not empathize with the then-newly formed Canadian Alliance. In the face of the political conditions… Continue reading Shotgun wedding on the right
Freedom vs. religion on “the Hill”
Perspective has a funny way of shaping everyday people and activities. While one might say the glass is half full, another says the contents of the glass are crushing the very ideals making their country great. Personally, I’ll have a Pilsner. Unopened. Last week saw our fearless federal representatives return for their fall session with… Continue reading Freedom vs. religion on “the Hill”
Arafat difficult to pin down
On September 11, the Israeli cabinet threatened to “remove” Yasser Arafat, the President of the Palestinian Authority. Avi Dichyer, chief of Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency, advocates Arafat’s death rather than his exile. Ehud Olmert, Israel’s Deputy Prime Minister, conceded assassination was an option. This week, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon backed off under… Continue reading Arafat difficult to pin down
Being conversational
I suppose this will come off as nothing but insulting–which maybe it is. However, I’m completely serious when I suggest I’m writing this for your own benefit. I am an alumnus but still come to campus regularly to volunteer. No longer being a full-time student, hence not being in the "right" mindset, the campus strikes… Continue reading Being conversational
Bush’s Plea
On Tues., Sept. 23, American President George W. Bush entered the United Nations to ask for help in reconstructing Iraq. In his speech to the General Assembly he spoke of what had been accomplished by the mission. Amazingly he said, “nations are more secure because an ally of terror has fallen.” I call it amazing… Continue reading Bush’s Plea
Klein’s controversial comment
It takes a special sort of politician to wreck months of progressive work with one untimely joke. Really, think about how hard it must be. The joke would have to be so bad that it threatened to cost millions of dollars in lost sales, threatened to lower already shaky confidence levels abroad and threatened to… Continue reading Klein’s controversial comment
Pepsi campus
By John Leung
I was on the LRT heading south last week, when I passed the 8 St. station. From time to time I stepped off the train at the Mac’s on the corner of 7 Ave. and 8 St. whenever I felt thirsty. Last week it was no different. However, when I went up to the drink… Continue reading Pepsi campus
A different learning environment
At a time when tolerance is the word on everyone’s lips, especially in light of the extreme religious and ethnic conflict in the Middle East, a headline appearing on CNN seemed to signify the opposite. The headline proclaimed the Harvey Milk school, which is specifically designated for homosexual and transgender students and has been operating… Continue reading A different learning environment
America’s attacks
By Meraj Abedin
So selfless, those Americans. Not content with keeping the thrills of post-war Iraq to themselves, they are willing to let nations of all creeds, colours and languages get in on the action. I guess Iraq ain’t no fun if the homies can’t get none. Like an eight-year-old after a two-litre bottle of Jolt cola, America… Continue reading America’s attacks