Year: 2012

While the Gaza-Israel conflict has been reported on constantly over the past week, it leaves many Canadians wondering what it means for us. Why should we be concerned about a conflict so far away from our country?

For me, using commas, periods, and proper capitalization is a must when sending a text, and the same goes for anyone who wants to date me.

Students from Dalhousie, King’s, Nova Scotia College of Arts and Design (NSCAD), Mount Saint Vincent and Saint Mary’s were draped in ripped clothing, smeared with fake blood, and carrying protest signs for the zombie-themed rally entitled “Night of the Living Debt.”

November 11 may be over, but many students believe the day symbolizes values that should be reflected upon throughout the whole year. Others feel it’s time to move on from a bloody past and focus on a peaceful future. Here, students share what Remembrance Day means to them.

“I think that the best quality of our system is the impartiality of the judiciary. That’s the main reason we have such a [strong] democracy, and that’s why it is so important that we fight for the independence of the judiciary.” —Justice Richard Wagner

New York City comedians Steve Hofstetter and Danny Jolles brought the laughs to Alumni Hall on Nov. 8 for a stand-up comedy show entitled “Comedy Without Apology.”

Dear Di, When we’re having sex, I can’t seem to orgasm unless I imagine a guy watching the two of us. Kinda awkward for a lesbian, eh?

This week’s reviews include new efforts from Converge and Flyleaf and the solo debut from Death Cab for Cutie frontman Benjamin Gibbard.

…while I was on Thought Catalog, an online magazine composed of submissions primarily from twenty-somethings, I came across a post that echoed my sentiments: “Why do we stop growing and experiencing new things as we get older?” While the author had no real answer to provide, the article ,combined with the recent inquisitions about my guitar-playing, got me wondering.

That clever meme? Not yours. That avant-garde, too-chic-to-be-real photo? Not yours. That sad, yet inspiring quote? You didn’t say it. You just found it.

All athletes, professional or recreational, risk injuries when they’re training or playing on the field. Certain maladies are more common than others. Who can forget about the Sidney Crosby concussion saga of last year?

As a rule of thumb, if you don’t care about something enough to personally organize a fundraising event for that cause, keep it off my Facebook, and stop guilt tripping me into “liking” it.

“I’ve been happy with what I have been able to achieve at the U of O,” said Owen McMorris, a fourth-year health sciences student and captain of the men’s rugby team. “But I want the new guys coming in to be able to get more from it than I did, and that means going varsity.”

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