“People should corporations are behind it—mental health is ‘in’ right now.”Zach Lehman, ArtSci ’21 “I’m pro raising mental health awareness, especially because social media is so dominant in our culture.” Morgan Antoniuk, ConEd ’21 “I think it’s amazing they’re attempting such a large effort. It’s a step in the right direction.”Dev Bailey, ArtSci ’21 […]
While many welcomed the Ford government’s recent decision to cut tuition costs for all students by 10 per cent, the proposed Student Choice Initiative (SCI) ruffled more than a few feathers. In an effort to give students more freedom when they spend their money, the SCI will slash a majority of most mandatory student fees.
“It’s not fair to students and frankly, society—we’re better off educated.” Hannah Klouse, ArtSci ’21 “Coming from a family dependent on services like OSAP and the grace period, I’d disappointed.” Isra Mohammed, ArtSci ’21 “It’s reckless to assume a 10 per cent deduction makes up for students losing opportunities.” Yara Elsharkawy, Comm ’20 “I’m […]
“I don’t have any.” Matthew Kooij, Eng ’20 “Good—drinking a lot of water, haven’t done readings yet, though.”Connie Trin, ConEd ’19 “Well, I’ve eliminated many toxic people from my social media.” Fred Hook, ArtSci ’21 “None for me. Thanks.” Kayla Zammit, ArtSci ’21
The Women’s March is an accessible and pragmatic way to engage yourself in political activism. As a feminist in today’s world, actions speak much louder than words.
Dear Opinions Editor,As a master’s student in English, I cannot concur more with Alexandra Mantella’s excellent column on the value of studying older literature. While I certainly believe that there’s a place for the study of contemporary literature, its inclusion in the discipline shouldn’t mean dispensing with the classics. Rather, as she states, “Literary works are meant to be challenging.”
Increasingly, there’s been a shift towards individualistic approaches in combatting climate change, be it through reducing animal product consumption, thrift shopping or no longer using plastic straws.
“I celebrate Haunaka so lots of prayers and lots of food.” Arielle Grossman, ArtSci ’20“I have a HUGE meal with my family.” Hannah Coutts-Wolfmaier, ArtSci ‘20“My family and I open one present each on Christmas Eve.” Sean Stead, Art Sci ’19
At a conference organized by Rebel Media on Nov. 10, John Carpay, a Canadian lawyer and member of Alberta’s United Conservative Party, referred to pride flags and those bearing Nazi and communist symbols in the same sentence.
“I don’t know anything about him or where he comes from, but I love change! Jacob Ritchie, CompSci ‘21“I would appreciate a more diverse candidate considering we’re swithcing to another white male.” Zaina Baig, ArtSci ‘19“I don’t even know how they change principals. I’m disconnected.” Maria Xu, ArtSci ‘19
