When the first rider came, he was dressed in white, which we thought was a bit odd for the time of year. We didn’t pay much mind, though. If anything, we thought he was just a nuisance. Mostly, his coming didn’t really affect us. We shut our doors and windows. We pulled down the blinds,… Read more »
For many of us, the concepts of endangered species and endangered spaces conjure up images of far-off places, distant lands and unfamiliar ecosystems. The Amazonian rainforests, coral reef systems of the Caribbean, and the once limitless savannahs of Africa’s interior come to mind. Decline and disappearance are often associated with the world out there, as… Read more »
Be a good little boy and eat all your food, or you won’t grow up to be big and strong like me. Be a good little girl and don’t get in the way when Mommy’s trying to do the housework. Be a brave little boy and don’t cry. It’s just a little blood. Be a… Read more »
MONTREAL (CUP) — Dressed in white lab coats and waving placards, more than 300 medical students gathered yesterday to protest the blow dealt to their education by increasing friction between medical specialists and the government. Last week, members of Quebec’s Federation of Medical Specialists (FMSQ) began refusing to teach medical students last week to protest… Read more »
MONTREAL (CUP) — The cancellation of formal sex education in Montreal high schools is contributing to the proliferation of sexually transmitted infections, some health organzations worry. Young people in Montreal are not learning the realities of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), according to Christina Foisy of Head and Hands, a Montreal non-profit organization that provides medical… Read more »
With the completion of Introduction to Comparative Politics (POLI 342), AU’s political science undergraduate major is now and accepting new students! This course is a “staple in any political science degree,” commented course professor Jay Smith in a recent online interview, since POLI 342 enables students to learn and “compare how other societies are governed.”… Read more »
It is popularly assumed that Marie Antoinette lived a life of extravagance while French peasants starved, and that for this she was beheaded, so a film retelling her story requires a new angle. Enter writer and director Sofia Coppola who provides us with a Marie Antoinette (Kirsten Dunst) reminiscent of an innocent Lady Diana Spencer… Read more »
November 11, also known as Remembrance Day, is the day we dedicate to honouring those who gave their lives for our country. There are many traditions we, as Canadians, follow all over the country, showing in our own ways the gratitude we feel to all those who sacrificed themselves for our freedom. Every year, Ottawa… Read more »
I first met a Newfoundlander in Calgary, Alberta. He was a new employee at my company. He was easily recognizable because of his Stephenville accent. I am an Albertan and so we had a different perspective on life in Canada. Our conversations are worth repeating here. I have never seen the ocean or been further… Read more »
Walks at this time of year are always so invigorating. You can’t head out into the wild air, marvel at the spinning leaves, and have the wind take your breath away without returning home feeling renewed and refreshed, if a little disheveled. What is it that sets all this in motion? At the root of… Read more »