The obsession with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper has got to stop Megan Orr, Opinions Editor A star was born and immediately speculated to be sleeping with her co-star. This…
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Why It’s Time to Re-Envision Allyship
The term “ally” is typically used within progressive circles to refer to people with power and privilege who work in solidarity with marginalized communities. But have we been thinking of…
How Relevant are the Oscars Today?
Awards show pageantry and its place in society Taylor Kleine-Deters, Contributor Illustration by Cynthia Tran Vo Every year there’s a buzz around the Oscars, the nominations and the ceremony, positive…
Why Are You Chanting?
School spirit as a precursor to national pride Alexis Zygan, Contributor Anyone who has ever taken a Sociology 100 class has uncovered the real purpose of the education system: to…
Separating Art, Controversy and Celebrity
Do problematic celebrities like Karl Lagerfeld deserve to be mourned? Andie Bjornsfelt, Contributor 85-year-old German fashion mogul Karl Lagerfeld passed away on Feb. 19. He worked as the creative director…
You Have a New Friend Request
Facebook is the friend-connecting platform that connects you with people around the world Melissa Gibbons, Production Manager Facebook is like a treasure hunt. You start by tracking people, and when…
Cultural Appropriation and You
Appropriation isn’t always done out of malice, just ignorance Mark Mapoles, Contributor Illustration by Natasha Jones Cultural appropriation is a topic that people have strong opinions on. This is good…
Snow Way!
Vancouver needs to get its act together when it comes to winter weather preparedness Megan Orr, Opinions Editor I say this as someone who is completely biased because I am…
Bittersweet Childhood Nostalgia
Disney studios throwing it back with the old favourite classics Melissa Gibbons, Production Manager Illustration by Robyn Beyleveldt What’s up with Disney’s remakes? In the past few years cinemas across…