The Conservatives score another one for Canada

Last week, Prime Minister Harper was in Seoul, South Korea, signing another victory in the name of the Conservative government. Specifically, he signed a...

SFU needs better snacking options

“That’ll be on MasterCard,” — a phrase many students sheepishly mutter to the Tim Horton’s attendant on a daily basis. Overspending on convenient, quick...

The “bad” Russians and “innocent” Ukrainians

In flagrant defiance of Ukrainian sovereignty, Russia has invaded, occupied, and is preparing to annex Crimea. The ire these actions have provoked in the...

Woohoo, boohoo

Woohoo: automatons I am so okay with automatons, i.e. robots, being a thing. They’ll probably only make life better, or at least maintain the status...

Social Conservatism is a sham

When the anti-LGBTQ legislation American Republicans championed in Arizona and Kansas, bill SB 1062, was rightfully rescinded, they quickly went on the offence. Bereft...

Keep the Fraser Surrey Docks coal-free

Recently, Port Metro Vancouver purposed opening a coal terminal at the Fraser Surrey Docks. Since then, concerned citizens from all over the lower mainland...

Lean times as opportunity for reform in Venezuela

For 14 years, Hugo Chavez drove Venezuela down the path towards “Bolivarian Revolution” which sought to retract the country from the neoliberal mould that...

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...

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...

A modern Canadian citizenship bill

One of the most consistent themes of the current Conservative government has been developing and promoting this country’s history and sense of self. A week...