Why climate strikes can mobilize people in a significant way Sheila Arellano, News Editor Climate strikes have become a roar on the streets, a unified voice demanding climate justice. To what…
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Wexit? Where will you go?
A new Alberta separatist movement spawned from the federal election is stirring emotions across central Canada Tom Balog, Contributor Wexit—We exit—West Exit? Who wants to leave Canada? Wait, is it…
From Frogs to Mobs
How politics of the alt-right and beyond infected the meme, and the ideological virus of language Sarah Rose // Features Editor “Language is a virus from outer space.” That’s beat…
First Past the Post-er Boy: The Loss of Trudeau’s Majority
Canada’s 2019 federal election review Megan Amato // Associate News EditorSam Barnes // Photographer Tensions were high during election night on Oct. 21 as party leaders gave their last campaign…
The Politics of Beauty
Sarain Fox and Sephora bring Indigenous representation to beauty branding Lena Orlova, Contributor Her eyes are the colour of glacier lakes, gleaming behind storefront windows. Sarain Fox has made it mainstream in Sephora’s “We…
The Controversy Between Persistence and Resistance
A snapshot of the Trans Mountain Pipeline project today Lily Bell // Contributor You may have heard the UN Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change’s report declaring that we have 12 years to decrease our carbon…
SNC-Lavalin: What is the Issue and Why Should You Care?
The issue is a major political scandal, but it’s difficult to know if voters care Annalisse Crosswell, Associate News Editor Over the past few weeks the media has been inundated…
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…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: As soon as the calendar flips to March, it seems like university students are suddenly bombarded with announcements. Job postings go up, internships start accepting applications, and various…