opinion
The world isn’t ready for an Orwellian worklife
September 28, 2015Maybe it’s a good thing I’m currently unemployed, or else I might have my bosses monitor me while I’m writing this article. That is probably a tad hyperbolic, but it might not be within a few years, depending on companies who are pioneering 24-hour employee monitoring. As first reported by CBC in May, businesses like Buffer in California and The Outside View over in the UK are providing their employees with wristwatches that allow them to monitor things like sleeping habits, exercise, nutrition, and happiness (which would be interesting to see how they quantify). That information is then shared for…
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Sadly, airports do not recognize gender sensitivity
September 28, 2015Last week, an issue was hastily slathered onto the news involving a trans woman’s troubles while she — Shadi Petosky — went through security at an airport in Florida. As she made her way through the full body scanner, labelled…
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Get real, Getty Images
September 21, 2015The fruits of creative labour are among the most zealously guarded; who enjoys having the things they’ve poured their souls into stolen? In the information age, where intellectual property often takes on an easily-filched digital form, it’s understandable that conflicts…
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Inking the work industry
September 21, 2015Recent reports show that an estimated one in five Americans, as well as Brits, have tattoos. Although these numbers have increased from previous years, the attitude towards tattooed people seems to have remained the same. According to a Harris poll,…
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Why I’m voting ‘no’ to Build SFU
September 19, 2015In 1965, SFU opened its doors for the first time and filled its lecture halls. Since then, the school has developed a reputation as being one of the leading comprehensive universities — notable politicians, artists, athletes, and researchers alike call…
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Taxing soft drinks won’t fix our health crisis
September 14, 2015This article has been corrected from a previous version. The original headline was "Taxing soft drinks won't fix our obesity crisis." The headline was revised for accuracy to the writer's actual argument and opinion presented in the piece. One of…
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What Canadian individuals can do to stop the Americanization of Canadian identity
September 14, 2015Degrassi first aired in the ‘70s and was re-launched in the early 2000s. Since then, it has been on the air for over a decade and has brought forth all kinds of Canadian talent, most notably rapper and songwriter Drake.…
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Injecting compassion for drug addicts in prison
September 14, 2015Injustices within prisons are disturbing, though not often thought of. The rights of those who bend or break the laws forced upon them are often forcefully disregarded, and inmates’ physical and emotional health is not a priority. Correctional Services Canada’s…
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Driver to customer ratings are an über good idea
September 8, 2015Whether it’s directed towards your friends, family, or community, doesn’t the act of giving back make you feel all warm and happy? App-based transport company Uber utilizes an innovative means of giving back to users — although what’s being given…
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Stop throwing shade on the grade
September 8, 2015Within the past year, I’ve read a fair share of prompt words by ‘letter grade reformists’ online, preaching change from our grading system that dates back to the 1800s, to one that better reflects a student’s academic performance in the…
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