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What a day for a daydream

What a day for a daydream

2013/03/06
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Op-Ed, Opinions

Unfortunately, the art of daydreaming has long been considered a trivial pursuit for time-wasters. But by analyzing daydreaming from a different perspective, it becomes evident that mentally checking out is not just something slackers do—it’s a proactive and healthy activity.

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Heckles

Heckles

2013/03/06
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Heckles, Opinions

I slump lower in my seat and avoid eye contact. Shrinking my body, I lower my gaze to the scribbled notes in front of me, trying to look extremely preoccupied by what I have just written. My feigned attempts are hopeless: out of the 300-something students in the room, the prof is staring at me.

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Tomato: Beyoncé’s abandoned weave speaks out

Tomato: Beyoncé’s abandoned weave speaks out

2013/03/06
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Humour, Opinions

“At first, I held out hope. I thought, ‘Surely Beyoncé needs a fabulous weave and I’m pretty fabulous, so she’ll definitely come back.’ But she didn’t, and now I’m seeking compensation,” the weave continued.

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Tomato: I’d like to reform the Academy

Tomato: I’d like to reform the Academy

2013/03/06
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Humour, Opinions

“Each category’s winners will be chosen based on specific and impartial qualifications. Acting categories will now be decided based on four criteria: the age of the actor, how many previous unsuccessful nominations the actor has received, the quality of the Hollywood parties thrown on behalf of the actor, and whether or not the actor has ever played a historically important American political figure,” said Lanley.

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It’s not the economy; it’s poverty

It’s not the economy; it’s poverty

2013/03/04
by Darren Sharp, Online Editor
Online Exclusives, Opinions

All of these solutions have merit in theory. But this isn’t theory; this is reality.

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Fat discrimination must stop

Fat discrimination must stop

2013/03/04
by Darren Sharp, Online Editor
Online Exclusives, Opinions

We’re all fat. At least that’s what mainstream media would like us to believe, bombarding us with images of size two models or men with ripped eight-packs in commercials asking us to pay for a gym membership.

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Broke student syndrome

Broke student syndrome

2013/03/01
by Justin Dallaire, Fulcrum Staff
Op-Ed, Opinions

The Rideau Centre is preparing to undergo a $250-million facelift over the next couple of years, and although shopaholics might be pleased, most students shouldn’t be. The shopping mall is looking to bring in some new stores, and I fear they’re not the kind students will be able to afford.

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Wanting for the sake of wanting

Wanting for the sake of wanting

2013/03/01
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Op-Ed, Opinions

I mean, the point of having both Catholic schools and public schools is so that parents can choose which institution to send their children to. And if the family belongs to another faith, then their children can go to a private school teaching that religion.

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Tomato: Where dem luddites at?

Tomato: Where dem luddites at?

2013/03/01
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Humour, Opinions

“Their services just weren’t sustainable. They went out and bought a mahogany record player chest from Value Village, which we allowed because it only cost 25 bucks—but the thing used up the same amount of energy it takes to light the new FSS building,” said Cherdon.

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Tomato: Baby’s first press conference

Tomato: Baby’s first press conference

2013/03/01
by Kristyn Filip, Editor-in-chief
Humour, Opinions

“I am something of a solitary person and I value my privacy,” she said during a press conference held directly after a recent ultrasound appointment, which was broadcast on television and documented by her mother on Twitter and Instagram.

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