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WHAT GRINDS OUR GEARS: Vancouverites constantly complaining about the weather
June 22, 2018I thought that “So, how about the weather?” was just a joke phrase that was overused in entertainment to indicate when somebody has nothing else to say, but damn, Vancouverites showed me the error of my ways. No matter what the weather is outside, you can bet that you’ll hear somebody complaining about it. Sunny outside? It’s too hot. Overcast? Too dark. A stiff breeze? Too windy. Perpetual rain? How will we ever survive? (Note: You’ll survive the same way you do for the other 300 days of rain you get each year.) Look, I understand. It snowed half of…
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Diverse casting in media lets people view themselves more positively
June 22, 2018Representation and diversity in media matters. It’s not about being politically correct or about tiptoeing around discourse about racism and sexism. It’s not even about capitalism. It’s about giving people role models and main characters who are like them. Movies…
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POLITICAL CORNER: Refusing to reform Northern Ireland’s abortions law is a step backwards for the nation
June 22, 2018The United Kingdom courts recently dismissed the appeal to reform abortion rights for Northern Ireland. This is an immense disservice to women. It’s plain and simple: Women need the right to terminate their own pregnancies. Anything less robs a woman’s…
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An impulsive tattoo of your significant other could very well lead to a cover-up
June 20, 2018Tattoos usually symbolize deep commitment, not only in a monetary sense but also through the requisite pain endurance and the permanency of the alteration. Tattoos can serve as artistic self-expression, mementos of significant life events, or symbols of love. Over…
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WHAT GRINDS OUR GEARS: Revenge of the remake
June 20, 2018The overabundance of remakes, sequels, and superhero movies in theatres is starting to become incredibly boring. It feels like over half of theatre releases fit one of these categories! I can’t tell what’s worse: the most recent Terminator movies, or…
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The current SFU gym dress code isn’t working
June 20, 2018The SFU Recreation Dress Code, as outlined by posters in the gym, dictates that students must wear clean clothing, closed-toe shoes, shirts or tank tops that cover the nipples, lower back, stomachs, and waist, and shorts or tights that cover…
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WHAT GRINDS OUR GEARS: Dentists asking questions while they have their hands in our mouths
June 16, 2018Look, dude, I don’t even really want to be here anyways. I just come here to feel bad about not flossing enough and then have you clean my teeth so that they don’t fall out of my head. You’re not…
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You don’t deserve forgiveness if you can’t take no for an answer
June 15, 2018Asking for forgiveness takes strength. But deserving that forgiveness? That’s even harder. Sure, you can spend a night thinking about the mistakes you made, and realize that you actually do need to apologize. However, it is entirely up to the…
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POLITICAL CORNER: Ontario picks a populist
June 14, 2018On June 7, 2018, Ontario picked Doug Ford as their next premier. Yes, Doug Ford, the man who insisted his “fiscally responsible” party would balance the budget in a “responsible timeframe,” but has only shown how he plans to increase…
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The clothes one wears does not correlate to their level of freedom
June 13, 2018About a year ago, a couple of friends and I put on a bake sale at one of the vendor tables in the Academic Quadrangle (AQ) to raise money for a religious non-profit organization. We mostly staffed the booth in…
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