The idea of a non-partisan civil service is sort of like watching a Little League game. In theory It’s about skills like fair play and teamwork, but what most people really want is for their team to win. And the chasm between theory and reality got a little wider this week with the announcement of… Read more »
It’s an interesting conundrum of student life. You’re broadening your understanding of the world, becoming more aware of the issues facing it and (hopefully) looking for ways to make a difference. Yet for many students, finding the time to volunteer can be hard. And with money being spent on books and tuition, there’s rarely such… Read more »
Last week, we featured old movies where human monsters were the focus. This week, we’ll look at a different type of monster: the otherworldly creatures that might evoke sympathy, horror, or something in between. we’ll then end our spooky series with a smile by seeing what happens when humour and horror mix. Early ?monster? movies… Read more »
With Halloween around the corner, the focus is on the frightening. But It’s not necessary to head to the theatre for the latest slasher flick; the world of old movies offers plenty of eerie thrills! Monsters?man-made, human, animal, and supernatural?scared generations of moviegoers long before the age of computer-generated special effects and gore. In this… Read more »
New technology is a double-edged sword. It brings convenience, productivity, and sometimes just plain fun. With that come the inevitable trade-offs. We love our cars but the lack of exercise contributes to obesity. Phones are great yet we loathe telemarketers. Usually we’ve got a choice: embrace the new technology or toss it aside. An interesting… Read more »
There’s no question that our federal government is busy these days. In fact, it seems they’re so busy they haven’t heard all the noise being made about the increasing viability of the local-food movement. How else to explain the fact that the government is adamantly refusing to listen to logic and is determined to shut… Read more »
Hollywood runs on love. Every TV show and movie involves some kind of romantic entanglement and every magazine cover is flooded with photos of happy and not-so-happy couples. Considering that all I know of romantic love comes from what I’ve seen in the movies and on television, it should come as no surprise that I… Read more »
Is it possible to defend someone’s personal freedom by taking away their right to choose? That’s the decision Ottawa may soon face on the issue of banning the burka and the niqab. The Muslim Canadian Congress is asking the federal government to ban the two garments in public. As the Globe and Mail reports, the… Read more »
The days are growing shorter and shadows are growing longer. You feel a sudden and distinct chill in the air. Is it simply winter’s approach that makes you shiver, or are the spirits of the dead looking over your shoulder? Is it the rustling of autumn’s fallen leaves you hear, or the footsteps of the… Read more »
On October 1, Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff introduced a non-confidence motion in an effort to topple the Harper government. The motion was defeated, but it brings to mind that old saying about how the more things change the more they stay the same. That’s the situation Canadians face as the prospect of another federal election… Read more »