By Aida Sadr
On any continent, at any given time, a woman is being unfairly treated in the name of culture–a set of shared, learned behaviours and ideas constructed by a group of people, presumably to enhance/ensure their survival. How ironic that such a concept is used to endorse the mutilation, beating and murder of many women worldwide.… Continue reading Devastating abuse or cultural norm?
By Aida Sadr
For decades, women of the so-called Third World have served as a giant reserve army of labour at the disposal of various globe-trotting multinational corporations (MNCs). Today, the country-of-origin labels found on digital watches, computers, clothes, shoes, and toys branded with the names of well-known American, Japanese, or European companies reveal that most of our… Continue reading The real cost of shoes
By Aida Sadr
Go ahead, celebrate your natural size. That’s the message the U of C Eating Awareness Team will promote during National Eating Disorder Week, which runs Feb. 4-10. The team, comprised of various representatives from groups concerned with student health and body image, formed to address what they see as a major issue on campus.“We see… Continue reading Tackling body image issues
By Aida Sadr
While the commodification of life seems like somewhat of an offensive notion to most people, the reality is that living organisms and their cellular components have been objects of commerce for a couple of decades now. Since 1980, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that scientists could patent living material, the U.S. Patent and Trademark… Continue reading The gene scene
By Aida Sadr
Now that the holiday season has come and gone, many Calgarians are getting ready to slip back into the apathetic slumber in which they reside for the other 11 months of the year. Every December, we are temporarily reminded that despite our "strong and vibrant" economy, there are plenty of Calgary residents who struggle to… Continue reading Helping hungry should be habitual
By Aida Sadr
Every year, thousands of women are victims of sexual assault, but according to a 1993 Statistics Canada survey, only six per cent of females over the age of 16 who experience the terrifying and often brutal crime report the incident to the police. A recent University of Calgary study conducted by Debra Tomlinson, a Master’s… Continue reading Too afraid to speak out
By Aida Sadr
Debt is an issue that concerns the majority of Alberta’s university students. As tuition and living costs continue to increase, so does the debt load burdening graduates. Earlier this month, the Alberta Ministry of Learning reported that in 1999/2000, the average graduate net loan debt increased by $706 from the previous year, hitting an all-time… Continue reading Student debt hits record high
By Aida Sadr
Fever, chills, coughs, aches and fatigue… unfortunately for many, these dreaded symptoms of the flu are all too familiar. The highly contagious, virus-induced respiratory disease formally known as Influenza is one of the oldest and most common illnesses. Every year, large sections of the population are affected by the seasonal flu epidemic. Although commonly mistaken… Continue reading Achooo! Avoiding the flu
By Mary Chan
University of Calgary students saw mocktails, AADAC and a tuition’s worth of beer this week as Alcohol Awareness Week took place. "Alcohol Awareness Week is a campaign aimed toward students to show them the dangers associated with drinking," said Students’ Union Events commissioner Evan Truman. "The goal is to spread awareness that people have to… Continue reading Do you know your alcohol?