You are cordially invited

It’s September once again, so let me take the time to say welcome back to SFU! I’m so pleased that you’ve picked up The...

Point/Counterpoint: The Compass Card

The new Compass Card will take some getting used to. It will be launched into our transit system in late fall of this year...

The benefits of boredom

F. Scott Fitzgerald, arguably one of the greatest novelists of all time, once said, “boredom is not an end product: it is, comparatively, rather...

Religious traditions should be adapted globally

Ramadan can be an opportunity for Muslims to reaffirm their faith in God and in each other, but if it is to thrive in...

Uncertainty should be approached logically

In past columns, I’ve talked a lot about logical fallacies, and I know what you’ve been thinking: “Ben, this talk about logic is all...

Breastfeeding in public should not be frowned upon

It frustrates me to see that people living in a country as progressive as Canada are still so disapproving of women who breastfeed in...

Let emotions be your guide

As an English student, evaluating the creative works of others is what I spend my time doing. My classmates and I can approach this...

Privacy is a myth

There is no such thing as privacy on the internet. In light of recent news coverage of Edward Snowden and National Security Agency (NSA)...

A case for sweating the small stuff

It’s easier said than done to break habits, especially when you’re rushing somewhere, caught up in life, with everyone you pass seeming so unresponsive....

Letter to the Editor – July 22, 2013

Dear Editor, The eloquent article written by Mohamed Sheriffdeen titled “The terrors of immigration” advocates for a universalism that is, I am afraid, incongruent with...