The sweet and sticky taste of success
Creative writing professor makes history for her fantastical poems Photo courtesy of Professor Amal El-Mohtar Success comes in many forms. For Amal... Read more.
SFUO exec crowd-sources her job
Nothing says incompetency quite like asking others to do your work Edits: Marta Kierkus In all too predictable fashion, our student federation has decided... Read more.
Philosophical Sh*t-Are we living in a virtual world?
The summer between elementary and middle school, I invested an unhealthy amount of time playing The Sims on my computer. Throughout this time, I created... Read more.
Hollywood decides to get real
Actor's suggestion to 'act your age' now an industry standard Photo: CC AHeron (wikimedia commons) Actor Russell Crowe’s recent suggestion that female... Read more.
Provincial government wants you to hold it in
Fart-Free Ontario Act has people clenching their cheeks Edits: Marta Kierkus In a bid to improve provincial health standards, the Government of Ontario... Read more.
Why Sir John A. may be a tad overrated
Happy 200th birthday to a man of many controversies If you’re a history buff, you might already know that Canada’s first prime minister has about as many... Read more.
British Parliament bans physical contact in porn
Adult entertainers fire back with emerging body condom sub-genre “Union” Jack Hammer (above) has led the charge against the UK’s... Read more.
Vertical video poised to become Hollywood norm
George Lucas already plans too release 'slim' version of Star Wars Certain filmmakers are planning to vertically re-format classic films... Read more.
We need healthier debate on Israel
Criticizing a government and criticizing its people are not the same Collage: CC wikicommons, collection by Nick.mon For the last couple of... Read more.
Philosophical Sh*t-Are dreams significant?
I’ve been told that dreams are meaningless or that they are just a random assortment of colours and images that are not reflective of real life. That kind of... Read more.
Heckles-Professional wrestling is not fake
This past December, former wrestling superstar Philip Brooks (known by his ring name CM Punk) announced his intention to fight in the ranks of UFC.... Read more.
Ghostwriting is a matter of transparency
Money must be made, but hard work should never go uncredited For the longest time, ghostwriting was the dirty little secret of the publishing industry. In... Read more.
Christmas in jeopardy
Santa Claus arrested for identity fraud, may face further charges Illustration: Brennan Bova An Interpol investigation has led to the arrest of... Read more.
Snapcash users should proceed with caution
New feature could lead to reckless spending, security breaches Photo: Remi Yuan, edits: Marta Kierkus Since its initial release in 2011, Snapchat... Read more.
Acronym anxiety running rampant on campus
Student can't tell difference between FSS and F&S Photo: Remi Yuan, edits: Marta Kierkus After multiple incidences of students confusing the... Read more.
Should criminals pay for their crimes?
New surcharge must be administered on a case-by-case basis Photo: wikicommon, CC New Brunswick (CUP) —Should criminals pay for their crimes? This... Read more.
Capital punishment takes on a new ridiculous twist
Utah could be bringing back the firing squad An accused anti-Batista insurgent is blindfolded and executed by firing squad, Cuba 1956 If you were... Read more.
Heckles-Christmas music sucks
With the passage of American Thanksgiving, the Christmas season is officially upon us. This means that every department store under the sun is currently in the... Read more.
Philosophical Sh*t-Is it better to be book smart or street smart?
Recently, a colleague and I had an argument at work in which he accused me of being book smart but not street smart. Certainly each quality has its merits for... Read more.
Arrival of winter triggers chaos on campus
Severe loss of daylight prompts 'sun vigils' Photo:Rémi Yuan Although recent weather reports have stated that current temperatures are average for this... Read more.
Canadians flee country in search of better Netflix
US streaming service sought after by TV-starved Canucks Original image: Bazonka, CC, wikicommons. Edits: Marta Kierkus According... Read more.
Assisted suicide is not murder
Canadian laws against euthanasia should be overturned Photo: Rcp.basheer, CC, wikimedia Imagine watching a loved one suffer from a terminal... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Black Friday
Photo: Powhusku CC, flickr.com In the United States, Black Friday is known as the biggest shopping day of the year, where rock bottom prices on... Read more.
Why police officers should wear body cameras
Desire for more transparency trumps privacy concerns Photo:West Midlands Police , CC Outfitting police officers with body cameras has the potential to... Read more.
Philosophical Sh*t-What is true love?
From love at first sight to losing a shoe at midnight, true love is an amazing thing. A prince coming to sweep you off your feet is every little girl’s... Read more.