Reflecting on mental illness

My name is Alison. I’m 21 years old, and I’m just about to finish my undergrad degree. I know it seems silly to introduce...

Art disciplines should incorporate more intelligent opinions

The physical sciences and the arts and social sciences are often dichotomized as fundamentally distinct branches of study with inherently different methods of inquiry....

Why men objectify women

I’ve written before about the educational gap that exists between clueless-yet-prospective male feminists and established female feminists, which is why the now viral video...

In defence of ‘social justice warriors’

The past few months have been eventful. A prominent Canadian radio personality has been publicly condemned for sexual abuse and violence; a group of...

A child’s healthy diet is a parent’s inherent responsibility

Author Karen Le Billon believes in “taste training” — that we should condition children to enjoy healthy foods, rather than those loaded with sugar...

Universities must prioritize their budgets for existing students

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that UBC will increase tuition fees by 20 per cent. Rather, UBC will increase housing fees...

The hypocrisy in condemning a national park graffiti artist

Last month, graffiti artist Casey Nocket was caught by federal officials after painting on rocks in several national parks across the United States. Although...

Modern medicine isn’t always the answer

While modern medicine is effective in treating many serious illnesses, I feel that traditional, native medicine can often be as powerful, and should be...

Be courageous, be kind

So, this is it — this is where I bid you all a fond farewell. I’ve decided not to reapply for my position as...

Sex offenders should be nurtured back into society

Sexual crimes are heinous, of that there’s no doubt. Not many things can threaten one’s personal sense of security and safety more than being...