Carlo Javier, Rose-coloured boy // Illustration by Daniel Pauhl Stuart Hall’s encoding and decoding model is probably the most respectful of people among all communication theories and it’s entirely because of…
2018 in Review
Did the last year disappear on you? Well, here’s a refresher. Annalisse Crosswell, Associate News Editor Our top stories from 2018 covered major strides and achievements at the University, issues…
High, Can I Get You a Drink?
Alcohol drunk with power over marijuana users Megan Orr, Opinions Editor Illustration by Cynthia Tran Vo Marijuana has long had a bad reputation – the drug of the lazy and…
New Year, New You – Are Healthy Resolutions Helping or Hurting Us?
Why We Should Strive to be Healthier Mark Mapoles, Contributor Our physical and mental health is so important to living a successful life, yet we don’t spend enough time taking...
Drunk Driving Remains Illegal
Impaired driving legislation changes create unnecessary controversy Annalisse Crosswell // Associate News Editor If you’ve seen any social media lately you probably would have noticed a flurry of articles with…
Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Extradition orders from the US have put Canadian-Chinese relations in peril Christine Beyleveldt // Editor-in-Chief Every year begins with an international scandal, and it seems 2019 is no exception. Escalating…
Misogyny, Pop Culture and the “Friend Zone”
A feminist perspective on the phrase “I’m not like other girls” Alexis Zygan, Contributor Illustration by Sarah Haglund Pop culture constructed the cliché quote “I’m not like other girls” to…
Stand Up, Stand Out
Hassan Phills talks dropping the ball and grabbing the mic Courier Editor If you were to look up Hassan Phills online, you’d find that most of what’s written about him…
All Kidding Aside: Women in Comedy
Three women with comedic aspirations discuss their experiences of the industry inside and out Christine Beyleveldt, Editor-in-Chief Jenny Oakley, Illustrator The Biltmore Cabaret in Mount Pleasant is jam packed. Ten…