SFU Clan should pick a new name

As one of Canada’s most prominent universities, you might expect that Simon Fraser University would strive towards a standard of diversity and acceptance that...

Don’t shame artists for the liberties they take

In case you missed it, Demi Lovato recently made tabloid headlines for her comments regarding a piece of fan art by self-taught Romanian artist...

Canada’s Human Rights Codes should address size-based discrimination

Jon Gerrard, a Liberal MLA of Manitoba, recently introduced a private member’s bill aiming to “forbid discrimination based on a person’s ‘physical size and...

Don’t put yourself on a pedestal because you’re not religious

It’s a nice Saturday morning: the weather’s good, you’re up to date with your coursework, and the bills are paid. Yet, there’s something nagging...

Montreal’s proposed pit bull ban is an unjust solution

If you’re a dog lover or a pit bull in Montreal, you might be out of luck. In response to Montreal resident Christiane Vadnais’...

Playboy’s making positive strides by including a hijab-wearing woman

Playboy is infamous for making waves. The most current incident that comes to mind is the magazine’s decision to remove nude photos. But now,...

Point / Counterpoint: Are social media enthusiasts ruining hiking for everyone else?

No, social media isn't the problem By Alannah Wallace Recently, complaints about crowding on BC trails such as Joffre Lakes and Garibaldi have skyrocketed. Places that...

The royal visit will inspire people to make their communities better

I’m the most British Canadian you will ever meet, so the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visiting my city is like if the Canucks...

The story my teeth tell is one of anxiety

I’m writing this, having just gotten my second gum graft in three years. For those who are blissfully unaware, a gum graft is a...

Stop telling people how to protest

Before I start, I’m going disclose that I am white — like, almost horrifically so. I recognize that as such I’m afforded some rights...