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Letter to the Editor

Reading Time: 2 minutesDistasteful or not, the painting does not elicit hate and thus falls under the fundamental freedom of expression protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; so nothing can come of Srebrnik’s—or anyone’s—desire to take it down. It’s a non-issue.

Letter to the Editor

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe article repeats a common misconception that I would like to point out. The second last paragraph states: ” the other function of a university is teaching its students.” It must be stressed that teaching is the prime function of a university. Research is secondary, and is only conducted as a way of keeping the …