opinion
Safe policing starts without handguns
August 2, 2016[dropcap]W[/dropcap]e hear about police brutality far too often these days. It seems like every day I read about another innocent civilian shot; often an unarmed black man who was complying with police orders. One of the best ways to prevent these situations would be to strip police officers of their service handguns, at least for standard duty. Having a handgun changes the mindset of the carrier, making them see the world in terms of threat levels and potential targets. The bearer is also forced to carry with them the fear that their firearm may be turned on them. An unarmed…
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On the anxieties of a soon-to-be graduate
July 25, 2016[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he end of university for me is nigh, and it feels like an impending disaster. For some reason, I assumed I would feel ready and excited for the future. Instead, my days have been filled with anxiety. Will I find…
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Why I’m not jumping on the Pokémon Go bandwagon
July 25, 2016[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of the fondest memories of my childhood is marathoning all 10 (at the time) Pokémon movies in a 24-hour period. I wept when Entei sacrificed himself for Molly and cheered when Latios and Latias rocketed over the city of…
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Don’t give credit to Blue Lives Matter
July 25, 2016[dropcap]L[/dropcap]et’s not allow the media to claim that this is a ‘race war.’ Referring to it as a war tells us that we should take sides and be divided; that at the end of the day, one side must win.…
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Young adults who still live at home aren’t mooching
July 25, 2016[dropcap]F[/dropcap]orty-two percent of adults aged 20–29 live with their parents, according to Statistics Canada. Of those, Statistics Canada found that 90 percent don’t contribute to household expenses. Now, everyone’s situation is different, but I do believe that adults in their…
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Why are there so few good sex toys for men?
July 18, 2016[dropcap]B[/dropcap]efore this summer, I had never lived on my own for more than a week. I moved out of my parents’ place with my partner, with whom I still live (happily). Without getting into details, let’s just say that my…
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Be sexy for yourself before anyone else
July 18, 2016[dropcap]B[/dropcap]eing sexy for others is challenging. There are so many factors to consider, such as what others do and don’t find attractive, and what you’re comfortable with doing in the name of ‘sexiness.’ For lack of a better phrase, it’s…
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Some intrauterine education
July 18, 2016[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he last time I paid for — or even thought about — birth control was about two years ago. That’s not a result of self-imposed abstinence or some ill-informed ‘rhythm method’ practice. Almost two years ago, I found the birth control…
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Is gay porn giving me a white guy fetish?
July 18, 2016[dropcap]I[/dropcap]think I’ve been watching too much gay porn. It's no shock that the media we consume, be it visual or auditory, affects our opinions of people and situations in the world. We know that music can induce certain emotional responses,…
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Masturbation is the safest form of sex, not abstinence
July 18, 2016[dropcap]E[/dropcap]ighth grade me watched in amusement as the girl on the TV screen pushed her boyfriend away. “Abstinence is the safest form of sex,” the narrator’s voice boomed through the speakers, and the message began to settle in the sex…
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