On Nov. 14, we were informed the AMS intends to bring forward two motions at the Special General Meeting on Nov. 18, which pose a direct threat to The Journal’s editorial autonomy and the principles of free speech and academic freedom on campus.
We’ve taken several steps back on women’s rights. Donald Trump’s re-election as America’s 47th President of the United States has already caused a spike in hateful and violent rhetoric toward women in the digital sphere.
News publications choosing not to endorse political candidates doesn’t come without reason. This year, a record number of major American news publications decided not to endorse a president in this year’s US election.
Instead of distinguishing itself from other universities, the Faculty of Arts & Science (FAS) wants to fit in with them—even if it means sacrificing students’ quality of education.
Falling birth rates might not be a crisis, but rather a shift in societal values. Over the years, Canada has seen a steady decline in birth rates. At the current rate of 1.26 children born in Canada per woman in 2023, the country marked its second consecutive year at a record-low fertility rate.
The declining life spans of the Indigenous community is a cry for Canadian healthcare systems to change their ways. However, their solution is a bit too simplistic for an issue that runs generations deep.