Women take root in STEM studies

On February 21, Techcrunch published an article with the headline, “Women outnumber men for the first time in Berkeley’s Intro to Computer Science course;”...

Social media lie detector

All of you uninformed Facebook-gossipers will soon have to critically think about what you spread online! Researchers from the University of Sheffield are currently...

On the political fence

Over the last weekend of February, the federal Liberal party held its national policy convention. Liberal supporters waited eagerly to hear about how Justin...

Leave the nest

To the increasing number of post-secondary students choosing to live at home: if you’re on the fence about moving out, I suggest you give...

Woohoo, boohoo

Woohoo: hippos Have you seen these things? They are flipping weird animals. Hippopotamuses are the third-largest land mammal, and the heaviest of hoofed animals. Despite...

Wheelchairs on the runway

The world of fashion is changing. From Dove’s Real Beauty campaigns to untouched photo campaigns by companies like Victoria’s Secret and Aerie, some important...

Boring budget

The budget may not be the most exciting thing in our country, but it is one of the most important. While we were all...

A new dimension

When I think of 3D printing, my mind flashes back to Mission Impossible 3, in which 3D printers are used to quickly create silicone...

The next generation’s health could go up in smoke

From British Columbia to New Brunswick, electronic cigarettes have stirred up political debate and controversy. While these might look like a blessing for those trying...

Stop freaking out about your life already

To the fine folks who populate SFU: do you have a five-year plan? If so, congratulations on your ability to be good at stuff....