Our hearts go out to the students who reside in the Calgary West riding. Since 1997 they have had the undue embarrassment of putting up with the ranting, snoozing and general ineffectiveness of their Member of Parliament, Robert J. Anders. However, Anders’s antics may finally be catching up with him, and we might now be… Continue reading Editorial: Hit the hay elsewhere, Anders
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Editorial: The SU gets something right, and wrong
When Tolstoy dropped out of university, he might have thought to himself that successful students’ unions are all alike, but that every unsuccessful SU is unhappy in its own way. Student elections in high school occurred annually, if begrudgingly, as students fought with one another to see who was most popular. One editor at this… Continue reading Editorial: The SU gets something right, and wrong
Editorial: The perils of Harper-nomics
On Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 prime minister Stephen Harper caught a flight to China for a five day trip full of the most officious meetings between himself and Chinese premier Wen Jiabao, cuddling with pandas (of which two will be rented to Canadian zoos for $1 million a piece, annually) and, of course, some ping… Continue reading Editorial: The perils of Harper-nomics
Editorial: Sixty years too many
Sixty years is a long time for any relationship. This week Queen Elizabeth ii marks her 60th year on the throne, and Canadians are once again given the opportunity to consider the point of keeping Her Majesty around. Happy occasions aside, we the Canadian people are growing tired of the monarchy, and we’re even more… Continue reading Editorial: Sixty years too many
Editorial: Discrimination takes flight
For the second time under the Harper administration, transgender people are facing serious discrimination. The “Passenger Protect” program — a confusing Canadian adaptation of the American “no-fly” list — prevents people from boarding an aircraft whose appearance does not match the gender indicated by the identification they present. That is, if your driver’s license or… Continue reading Editorial: Discrimination takes flight
Editorial: The Redford ride
Alison Redford was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party on Oct. 1, 2011 in a come-from-behind win with the idea of breaking up the “old boys’ club” ruling Alberta. Sworn in on Oct. 7, 2011, she has been our premier for a little over 100 days and has made a controversial first impression. Far… Continue reading Editorial: The Redford ride
Editorial: A dark time for internet liberties
Are you familiar with present issues surrounding internet censorship in North America? If not, then I suggest you Google it. The first result in your query, most queries for that matter, is probably going to be a helpful and informative Wikipedia link to a relevant article. However, If you were to have checked out Wikipedia,… Continue reading Editorial: A dark time for internet liberties
Editorial: Under threat – free speech on campus
The quest for free speech at the University of Calgary might not be settled for a while. After four years of battle between two students who were charged with non-academic misconduct by the U of C, Keith and Steven Pridgen, and university administration, a freedom that most students think is their right is still threatened.… Continue reading Editorial: Under threat – free speech on campus
Editorial: Mis-informed consent
Canadians have a love affair with choice, but like any sordid romance, we’ve allowed our passion to gloss over the pitfalls. In the arena of health and healing, both the pharmaceutical and natural healing industry have manipulated our choice-lust in order to turn a profit. In the interest of increasing the amount of choices in… Continue reading Editorial: Mis-informed consent
Editorial: While we remember, Harper forgets
Since seizing majority power in May, 2011, prime minister Stephen Harper and his Conservative government have been leading our nation down a dangerous path. They have enacted a campaign whereby the image of Canada, its symbols and heritage, have received immense support, but the living, functioning substance of our nation is being viciously sacrificed on… Continue reading Editorial: While we remember, Harper forgets