Strengthening northern Canada through an established university system

We are lucky to live in the southern portion of Canada, as we have relatively decent weather, closely spaced communities, and easy access to...

What’s this nonsense about lack of community at SFU?

When I told my friends at UBC Okanagan three years ago that I would be attending SFU to study communication, I was met with...

NHL expansion is a risky bet

The deadline for applications for expansion NHL franchises was Monday, July 20, and the two cities that have submitted a bid are Las Vegas...

Herself.com brings the female body back to reality

Australian actress Caitlin Stasey recently released images of a conversation she had with a popular magazine’s editor who had refused to feature her when...

What I’ve been missing all my life: a kitty

It was the summer of 1997. I visited my grandparents’ house in the quaint port town of Dover, England. On this particular evening, my...

Bring more plug-in cars to Canada

With the ever-steady rise in gas prices, driving my car from Coquitlam to Vancouver is costing more and more every day. As an individual...

My university is letting me down

Recently, I have taken no pleasure in telling people that I am an SFU student. The source of my newfound shame stems entirely from...

Life is short. Don’t lie to your spouse.

Beside a painstakingly airbrushed image of a manicured finger pressed against rosy, seductive lips, Toronto-based adultery website Ashley Madison whispers its slogan to philanderers:...

Transfer student survival guide: make connections

You know those friends that you don’t really know but you have on Facebook because you met once at a party? Well, in August...

Consent is not something you can just write down

Let me just address the preemptive elephant in the room. I believe that any sexual activity should include equal consent between all participants, and...