Worsts’ are the backbone of funny stories. Worst jobs, worst cars and worst roommates all provide fodder for amusing anecdotes. Worst dates are no different, and while some stories gather dust in the recesses of people’s memories or remain stored in old photo albums, others beg to be told over and over. The description of… Continue reading Worst date ever
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Meditations on sporting activites
By Russ Dyck
Taryn Swiatek, the former University of Calgary women’s soccer team goalie (from 1999-2001), was awarded the Booster Club’s Henry Viney Trophy for Female Athlete of the Year Tue., Mar. 16. Swiatek helped the Canadian women’s World Cup team reach the semi-finals during last year’s tournament with her steady hands as keeper. This was a huge… Continue reading Meditations on sporting activites
Selling drugs or disease?
As detailed by Naomi Klein in her book No Logo, the transition between marketing products and marketing a brand was the transition from marketing materials to marketing a lifestyle. Each market has its own preferred idea. Cleaning products have the most direct correlation with their products, they emphasize cleanliness as the virtue. As the selling… Continue reading Selling drugs or disease?
Anti-Bush not anti-American
Rick Mercer, a CBC comedian, gained the most attention for his series of segments and subsequent special, Talking to Americans. It tapped a secret joy of Canadians, consisting of Mercer illustrating the ignorance of the American public, and sometimes their leaders, by asking questions with misleading preambles. It is questionable whether Canadians would have answered… Continue reading Anti-Bush not anti-American
Linguistic imperialism
By Falice Chin
One of the biggest job markets for students nowadays involves ESL teaching in foreign countries. The idea is quite appealing: free travel, cash and a chance to educate the rest of the world. In reality, the bigger picture shows they are participating in a global conquest for perfecting Standard English. Indeed, in many countries, the… Continue reading Linguistic imperialism
The frightening naked truth
It takes courage to tell the stories no one else does. The stories where maybe your face didn’t seem as bright as you wished it did or where you ended up with skinned knees through no fault of your own. It takes courage to tell about the times you didn’t have the right words to… Continue reading The frightening naked truth
First kiss fantasies
From fairy tales to romance novels, from sitcoms to full-length movies, we’re taught a first kiss should be romantic, meaningful and emotionally intense. Real life, however, tends to send a different message. From junior high dances to clubs, from first loves to blind dates, first kisses are often awkward, nerve-racking and unsettling. Of course, there… Continue reading First kiss fantasies
Passion critics misguided
By James Keller
It’s been unfortunately easy to fall for the hype surrounding The Passion of the Christ this past week, and this is to say nothing of the excessive violence, alleged anti-Semitism and anticipated public outcry surrounding Mel Gibson’s depiction of Jesus Christ’s final hours. The hype I’m referring to is the reaction from the media in… Continue reading Passion critics misguided
Car crushin’ madness
By Russ Dyck
Think back to your childhood. What was the first vehicle you wanted your parents to buy for you to drive around in? For me, it was a monster truck. That’s not to say I didn’t have a normal childhood, but monster trucks always fascinated me–from a young age right up until I realized there was… Continue reading Car crushin’ madness
Don’t call us…
The phone rings and a sense of dread settles in the pit of your stomach. No, you’re not starring in a sequel to Scream–you’re suffering the aftershocks of giving out your phone number. While supplying your number can result in great conversation, entertaining dates, and even a satisfying relationship, it seems that it can also… Continue reading Don’t call us…