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The US shouldn’t be pointing their finger at Canada for air quality
June 27, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer On June 8, the headline for conservative publication the New York Post read “Blame Canada.” Its subheading: “Canuck wildfires plunge NYC into eerie, smoky hell.” The New York Post, the city’s “least-credible major news source,” known for its “sensationalized headlines,” might already know that “Canuck” is actually derogatory when used by non-Canadians. However, it’s not only the New York Post that’s stirring the pot. As reported by Toronto Star, many people have taken to social media to spread memes blaming Canada for the effects of the wildfires on New York. Rather than sensationalizing these problems…
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SFU students participate in UN sustainability forum
August 1, 2018By: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor Between July 13 and 18, SFU students participated in the United Nations (UN) High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. After being established in 2012, the forum is conducted for eight…
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Fantastic Beasts lives up to its name
November 21, 2016Nothing will ever give you goosebumps quite like hearing “Hedwig’s Theme” while the Warner Bros. logo comes into view. While much different from the original series, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them definitely deserves the classic Harry Potter intro.…
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App that tracks the homeless is simply dehumanizing
November 30, 2015[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hoever first claimed that all publicity is good publicity had either lived a very charmed life until that point or invested in a very large bottle of vodka that night. Depending on the circumstances, naively placing someone under an unsolicited…
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