May 10, 1933, on the Opernplatz in Berlin, the Nazis burnt some 20,000 books from university libraries. This horrific event occurred because the Nazis did not find the books to be in line with their beliefs. This atrocious incident prompted Albert Einstein to move to the United States and later gave reason for countries– like… Continue reading The coercion factory
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Liberal leadership crisis
After experiencing one of the worst defeats in Liberal history, Liberal leader Stephane Dion announced his resignation. Although a new leader may be helpful, the Liberals still find themselves near an abyss of irrelevance. Dion turned out to be such a weak and ineffective leader, he had no other option than to resign. As a… Continue reading Liberal leadership crisis
Online Only: All the drama and dance to take you into the new year
There are less than two weeks of classes left, but it’s hard to imagine there will ever be an end to the late nights studying and writing essays. Everyone seems to be scrambling to get prepared for final exams. In all the chaos, it’s easy to forget how to relax and have some fun. Re-teach… Continue reading Online Only: All the drama and dance to take you into the new year
Don’t smoke and drive . . . anymore
If you’re ideal summer day consists of inhaling the cough-inducing smoke of a lovingly rolled, green-filled joint as you cruise down the Red Mile to the tune of “Low Rider,” then Calgary Police Services would like you to meet their new drug recognition officers. These new officers intend to take that not-a-care-in-the-world attitude out of… Continue reading Don’t smoke and drive . . . anymore
Feminism and the church
By Roman Auriti
We can look back with nostalgia to only a few decades ago when gender equity was a growing ideal. The proliferation of gender equality was a great success during the ’80s. In an age of technological advances, why not also advance social statuses as well? According to the U.S. Department of Labour, approximately 70 per… Continue reading Feminism and the church
Online Only: A frightening failure in Chile
Recently reported in the New York Times, at least 1,800 people in Chile were not notified that they tested HIV positive. The public health system failed to advise at least 512 people that they had tested positive for the virus, while the private-sector did not notify another 1,364. In about half of the cases, according… Continue reading Online Only: A frightening failure in Chile
Online Only: Reproductive rights: bound and gagged no longer
By Deepa Sury
The much-anticipated result of the Nov. 4 U.S. presidential election brought to many a great sense of hope, most notably for an end to the divisive, reactionary policies of outgoing President George W. Bush. The transitional team of President-elect Barack Obama compiled a list of several of these policies dealing with various issues with the… Continue reading Online Only: Reproductive rights: bound and gagged no longer
Online Only: Babies and sex: not what you’re expecting
On a recent visit with my partner’s family, I wrapped my arms around their sister who is seven-months pregnant– at this moment I realized that in some cases size really does matter. Sex in the traditional missionary position is an impossibility when you are that far along, it takes creativity and patience to achieve the… Continue reading Online Only: Babies and sex: not what you’re expecting
Art is awe-inspiring
November is that unfortunate month stuck somewhere between Halloween and Christmas, like an awkward teenager, not knowing who they really are. If that’s how you’re feeling, you’re in luck! Calgary’s art scene this month knows it’s so awesome and its confidence will overwhelm you. Visit all the events and you’ll know the meaning of life… Continue reading Art is awe-inspiring
Dress for sexxxess
We are all capable of having sexual fantasies and for those of you that act on them, this article is for you. At least once in your lives you have become aroused by the idea of having sex with someone else or in a place that may be socially unacceptable. The thrills we experience through… Continue reading Dress for sexxxess