Fat-shaming encourages unhealthy stigmatization

I’d like to respond to last week’s article titled “Obese modelling encourages unhealthy lifestyles,” which claimed that overweight bodies are more susceptible to disease...

Killing seals for food is an acceptable practice

Canadians often fail to realize the difference between trophy hunting and hunting for food. These two types of hunting are prevalent in Canadian society...

Why I am a Conservative

It has been a little over a year since the Mr. Right Wing column first came into existence. In that time, I have done...

Obese modelling encourages unhealthy lifestyles

I’ve never been able to watch shows like America’s Next Top Model because I cringe at how unnaturally thin most of these models are....

Obama offers incisive criticism of religious intolerance

Unfortunate as it may be, Barack Obama’s presidency will be remembered as much for its failures as its successes. His revolutionary healthcare reform will...

Ask Professor Peak

Are you an SFU student or faculty member who needs some relationship, student, or SFU related advice? In 150 words or less, send your...

Bill C-51: a violation of civil liberties

The Conservative majority government, led by Stephen Harper, has just introduced Bill C-51, an act that stands as one of the most authoritarian pieces...

Perusing the benefits of reality TV

Some people spend their free time writing music and jamming with their friends. Others volunteer overseas, building homes and saving orphans while travelling the...

Nobody pays attention to your workout clothes

In pursuit of that perfect sideways bathroom selfie, society today is told that simply exercising won’t cut it. We must also look the part...

Cleaning out custodial contempt

While my fingers fumbled over the keyboard one lonely evening in The Peak office last week, an unexpected visitor stumbled through the door. I’d...