Tag: Voice

By Veronika Janik

The new school year was foreign territory, characterized by an abundance of alcohol and the common first week “screw the train, I’m just going to drive to school” mentality. Three stops at Shell, a car full of green P10 park tabs with $2.25 in bold print and an empty wallet later, I determined it was… Continue reading Respecting your elders

By Phil Bird

I grabbed my freshly laundered clothes, took them out the door of my house and put them in my car. The house I had lived in for the past 12 years of my life. The house that would no longer be home in a few minutes. I said my goodbyes, noted the warmth of the… Continue reading Farmboy in the city

By Adam McArthur

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”

By Andrew Reeson

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

By Jeff Townsend

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

By Michael Jankovic

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

By Stephane Massinon

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

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

By Madeleine Somerville

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

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