Even Death Cannot Stop Fatherhood
Men are becoming sperm donors after their death Ben Jacobs // Contributor Normally, if someone were to die with the request of donating body parts, they would think about donating their heart or […]
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The BC Bail
Are you a crappy friend, or do you just have good boundaries? Benjamin Jacobs, Contributor Imagine this: you plan to invite a good friend to an event. In the days […]
Collaborative Planning for Capilano’s Future
Communities from around campus plan for a better CapU Benjamin Jacobs // Contributor Over the last 50 years, Capilano University has transformed and built a reputation for being the university […]
When Does Dark Comedy Cross the Line?
If the joke had no malicious intent, then it shouldn’t be “problematic” Benjamin Jacobs, Contributor These days, political correctness has dictated what is considered “funny” and what is considered “problematic”. […]
Nothing to See Here, Just Poor Marketing
Gillette faces backlash after releasing controversial advertisement Benjamin Jacobs, Contributor Large companies are no strangers to controversy. Earlier this month, Gillette released an advertisement tackling the idea of toxic masculinity, […]
The Environment is a Canvas
Sharon Kallis weaves the natural world into her art. Ben Jacobs // Contributor Environmental artist Sharon Kallis has dedicated many years of her life to perfecting her artform. To her, environmental art is about […]
Iceland’s Christmas Ad Causes Controversy
No matter what Clearcast did, doxing is never the answer Benjamin Jacobs, Contributor A PSA can serve as a powerful medium to spread a message, as long as they don’t […]
Why Not Both?
The Nightmare Before Christmas can be for both Halloween and Christmas Benjamin Jacobs, Contributor The Nightmare Before Christmas by Tim Burton and Henry Selick is a modern classic Disney movie. […]
Jumpscares!
Examining horror movie tropes and whether or not the genre has gone stale Benjamin Jacobs // Contributor Imagine this scenario: a group of teenagers with forgettable personalities explore an abandoned […]
It’s Their Platform, They Can Do What They Want With It!
Should celebrities use their platform to stand up about social issues, whether they’re informed or not? Benjamin Jacobs // Contributor Celebrities have always been held to a high standard regarding […]