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Dangling modifiers are more important than the US election
March 21, 2016[dropcap]D[/dropcap]angling modifiers are more important than the US election, because I can change dangling modifiers. Modifiers are clauses that precede a sentence. They define the subject in the sentence that is to come. A modifier is dangling when it modifies a subject that it isn’t intended to. Here’s an example: “Being so fit, the 50 km run was easy for Manpreet.” This sentence says that the 50 km run is what is fit. What we probably want to say, though, is this: “Being so fit, Manpreet ran the 50 km run with ease.” In this case, Manpreet, the sentence subject,…
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In the deep end
September 14, 2015In about my fourth lifeguarding shift at a new pool, I looked into the deepest end of the water, and I saw a person sunk deep, motionless with her arms and legs spread out. Just moments before, I was recalling…
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SFU’s fitness centre should definitely keeps its women-only hours
March 23, 2015[caption id="attachment_1780" align="alignnone" width="940"] Photo courtesy of Popsugar[/caption] Last week’s The Peak article “SFU’s fitness centre should remove its women-only hours” ignores the many reasons that the women-only hours are necessary in gyms. The article argues for gender equality, which…
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Cluttered with memories
February 2, 2015No longer living with my parents, I’m surprised that I haven’t yet moved past the concept of having “a room.” In my entire rented suite, only my room seems suited to holding my mass collection of life-relics. It’s surrounded by…
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That’s So Joel!
January 21, 2015Trailer for a new season of That's So Joel! No ordinary teenager; Joel can see glimpses of the future! Watch this season to see all his new schemes and misadventures!
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