Category: Opinion
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The issue with BLM Toronto
Black Lives Matter is supposed to be a movement that supports and unites black people worldwide. It is also supposed to remind people that the lives of black people matter, in a…
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Music marketing & memes
Am I the only one that feels as though all genres of music are becoming more popular? Over the past few years, there have been several artists that have had mega hit…
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Making the best of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a lot like Christmas, you need to be in the spirit of things. You can be a Scrooge if you’re single and ignore the day. I’ve done that many…
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Love thyself, first and foremost
The concept of self-love always seemed a little foolish to me. I felt that it held no purpose. I felt that it was just another reason for girls to post a million…
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What’s wrong with being single?
As the most romantic day of the year approaches, we should ask ourselves a question. What is wrong with being single? Many find themselves being pressured into unwanted relationships that may be…
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So who’s going down?
The real question is who is going down? Generally, females seem to be fine with going down on their partners. It seems to be perfectly fine for a female to give her…
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Meeting strange people is part of the university experience
Living in Brantford, the whole idea of interacting with strangers may not necessarily be something everyone is open too. Although it was in Brantford that I learned how much I enjoyed interacting…
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Religion in the modern eye
Religion usually does two things; it either acts as guidance or it can brainwash. They say some of the most terrible things are done in the name of God, and the ones…
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The personal benefits of travelling
Money is tight as a student. We can’t afford to live lavishly because education is the priority. You barely have enough funds to make sure you are properly fed. Understood. However, besides…
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Why you shouldn’t complain about diversity in comic books
Miles Morales’ “sudden” introduction in 2011 as a half black, half Puerto Rican Spider-Man sparked heated debates among comic book fans over the diversity of characters and how it should be handled.…
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The Chinese Super League
It is no surprise that it has come down to this. The sport of football and all of its players are becoming more concerned about money, rather than the sport itself. Don’t…
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Are you just book smart?
Welcome to 2017, where the knowledge of the Pythagorean Theorem or the periodic table isn’t necessarily going to ‘cut it’. When we’re in high school we are convinced that every single thing…
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2016: the year of the ‘L’
I think we should all take a post-game knee as 2016 comes to a close and reflect on what has been one of the most eventful and exhausting years of the 2010s…
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How Trump’s triumph effects us all
The banter between left and right has been endless. Since the announcement of Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary, the media has been a nonstop barrage of political outcry. I’ve seen a lot…
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The essence of personal style
When it comes to style and fashion, it’s useless trying to fit in. There are so many ways of expressing yourself through clothing. I feel like people are scared of being judged…
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Should we welcome Americans?
The United States election has taken a crazy turn. Most people did not want president-elect Donald Trump to win. Ironically, he did. I conducted a dozen interviews with professors and students around…
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Why are women earning less? They are just as qualified!
One of the biggest issues that women face in society is the gender wage gap. Women are as equally qualified to work the same jobs that men are and should be getting…
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The disparities caused by living on minimum wage
According to the Central Intelligence Agency’s World FactBook, 9.4 per cent of the Canadian population lives under the poverty line as of 2008. That is equivalent to about 3.3 million Canadians, and…
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Burning opinions: the dying art of journalism
People don’t trust journalists, academia or the mainstream anymore. People who say this then turn around and say they’d vote for Hillary, which always makes me laugh. If you have a degree,…
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Clown lives matter?
Now that the clown thing has finally blown over and we are worried about a different clown, I thought it might be a good time to deposit my two cents on the…
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Entertainment > Lyricism
Over the past few years music seems to have become a little underappreciated. The obvious sign is through the sale of album units. Another sign is whether or not we care about…
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Global problems vs. National problems
Missing and murdered Indigenous women have captured many headlines this year. The real question at hand is if we care enough to educate ourselves about the issue. Nearly 1,200 Indigenous women in…
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Trick or treat, not trick me for a treat
Girls, “Halloween is the one time of year where a person can be as provocatively dressed as they want and not be judged for it.” On Halloween, there is a mix of…
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Drake, Cudi and the continued stigmatization of mental health in the Rap Game
“Don’t get suicidal like ya friend, here’s a casket/Steez burning in hell” Earlier this year fans of hip hop music were taken aback when they heard these bars, which were from the…
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Canada is pretty nice, Eh?
Canada is a good place to live, despite our prime minster and a regressive agenda. We take in refugees, actual refugees, not the economic migrants of Europe. Women, children, young and old,…
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Are you a culture vulture?
There is a lot of talk about appropriateness in modern society. A lot of people these days, while claiming to be forward and enlightened, seem to be drawn into a harmful pattern…
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Trump vs. Clinton: Both unfit to lead America
Donald Trump is the superior choice to Hillary Clinton. There, I said it. I’m sure my fellow journalists and students have wildly differing and mundane opinions about the American election. Trump allegedly…
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Toronto transit, just take the car
Taking public transport in Toronto has never been the easiest. It is rather confusing in comparison to travelling on public transit in places like London, New York or even Amsterdam. Having a…
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Be careful who you idolize
The news of social media sensation, Kim Kardashian’s robbery, has been a steady source of controversy in the recent news. It is always unfortunate to hear about someone getting victimized, and the…
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Mike Colter doesn’t owe you an apology
You would think by now that people would be fine with television shows having a bit more diversity. Wrong. Some of you are you going to read this and think, “Here we…
