March 28, 2024

Dalhousie ruling archaic

By BETH CROUSE In a society that demands a constant stream of information, it comes as a shock that some individuals still do not grasp the severity of their online actions. Recently, a scandal broke at Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S. over a group Facebook page that belonged to 13 male dentistry students, all in their fourth year. They called their group the “DDS Class of 2015 Gentlemen.” On the … Continued

Male domestic abuse not taken seriously

BY JOSH KENNEDY When a man abuses a woman, everyone tries to put a stop to it. But whenever the genders are switched and a woman abuses a man, no one cares or does anything about it. Domestic violence is seen as a female victim/male attacker crime, but this is not always the case. According to a large-scale Statistics Canada study in 2005, approximately six per cent of men are … Continued

Peeing on the palace

BY RACHEL ROY In Amsterdam the Dutch royal family uses the Royal Palace in downtown Amsterdam as a working palace. Even though they don’t reside there, it is still an important icon. The building has dark arches, gray bricks and large windows. It also has a historic atmosphere and is a grand tourist attraction. It is so fine that people find it to be the perfect spot to relieve themselves. … Continued

Voter apathy must end

BY CARMEN PONCIANO Thousands gathered for the funeral of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo in Hamilton on Oct. 28, many struggling to come to terms with his senseless death. Cirillo was the soldier who was shot during the attack on Parliament Hill, dying at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Oct. 22. Many felt it was their duty to be present at the funeral in order to express their sympathy and … Continued

Russia reaches tipping point

BY DEVON HAYES Russia was the last to join the Group of Eight, and as of March 24, was the first to be kicked out. The Group of Eight, or G8, is a gathering of leaders from the world’s leading industrial countries, which includes Canada, U.S., Germany, Italy, France, the UK and Japan. Topics discussed include the global food crisis, the economy and environmental issues. With the recent and violent … Continued

Talk nerdy to me

By SPENCER BEEBE Geeks are taking over the world – the pop culture world, at least. A few years ago, you would be hard-pressed to find someone with more than a passing knowledge of how Spider-Man got his powers, or who Ned Stark’s bastard is, or the names of any of Bilbo’s dwarven companions. With the recent popularity of television shows and films such as Game of Thrones, The Walking … Continued

World uneasy about Sochi’s high security

BY TASHA LUNNY Welcome to Sochi, Russia where the 2014 Winter Olympic Games are displaying international sportsmanship, competition and unity – all while wrapped in a maximum-security blanket. This year’s Winter Games have grown to become one of the most controversial Olympics in history. Chechen terrorists have twice threatened the global event prior to opening ceremonies. Russian officials have linked them to two suicide bombings which occurred in December 2013 … Continued

Educators don’t know best

By BECKY SHEASBY Educators do not know better than students and parents. This is especially true when talking about students’ medications. On Oct. 9, 2012, Ryan Gibbons, a 12-year-old boy, died in Straffordville, Ont. when he began to suffer from an asthma attack and the school failed to provide him with his asthma puffer in time. Ryan died because his puffer was locked away in his school’s office and nowhere … Continued