Simon Fraser Brew-niversity

Beer and university go together. They just do. Who hasn’t stayed up late, pint in hand, cramming for a physics final or a history...

Please do check your privilege

The idea of assessing privilege was not born on social media; it has existed since the mid-20th century and was popularised among academics in...

The abortion debate

Let’s talk about abortion. Wait. Before you turn the page, know that I am not going to advocate a position on the issue. I...

Red/green mangos vs. champagne mangos

Woohoo It’s summer, and North Americans are once again collectively nodding their heads and wiping their mouths in agreement with one fact: mangos are wonderful. The...

Variations on a gender

In early May this year, attention was drawn to one of the frequently overlooked areas of life where women still face injustice. Within biomedical...

The wrong guy

With Barry Trotz having just been hired by the Washington Capitals, some are likely to say that the Canucks missed out. Trotz coached the...

Rob Ford being in rehab vs. still talking about him

Woohoo After months, the man is finally where he needs to be. His blatant alcoholism, substance abuse, prejudice, and all out immaturity make it amazing...

Early playoff exits

Early losses in the 2014 NHL playoffs make for interesting speculation. Although some teams — such as the Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets...

Calling home

My dad is from Pakistan. He moved to the United States for school when he was in his early 20s, met my mother —...

The meaning of privilege

The “check your privilege” campaign is a social media movement that has been spreading among university campuses in the hopes that it will catalyze...