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...

RE: “Your environmentalism is nauseating”

Dear editor, Miss Cassondra Lozynsky wrote a lovely piece detailing the failings of any and all environmental sentiment. Allow me to paraphrase: “Jeez guys, how...

Plastic grocery bags should be taxed

When purchasing groceries at the supermarket, it seems natural to respond with a “yes” when the cashier asks, “Do you need a bag?” Whether...

Apple and Facebook should not encourage female employees to freeze their eggs

Have any of you uterus-bearers ever considered freezing your eggs to keep the tick of the biological clock at bay? Facebook and Apple have...

Canada Post’s door-to-door delivery must be saved

According to Canada Post’s Code of Conduct, serving Canadians with both passion and pride is at the forefront of the corporation’s values — though...

Student leaders: respond to your emails

Student leaders, it’s October and you have mid-term exams. You receive another email in your inbox that’s already filled with messages, yet you neglect...

Sobering up after the latest coffee craze

At times, I find that coffee is the only reason I manage to make it to that 8:30 a.m. class. Every day, people around...

Banning public displays of affection is not a solution to violence

  Burnaby mayoral candidate Sylvia Gung promises to ban all public displays of affection, including the wedding kiss ritual and hand holding, if elected. When...

Why your environmentalism is nauseating

  Recently, I’ve been in the throes of a group project that requires students to address a social issue. At the start of the semester,...

Canada’s recent attacks have brought out the best in our country

During the week of October 20, Canada’s role in the ongoing War on Terror reached a new level, as the country was the victim...