Let’s Talk: The real meaning of Valentine’s DayIt’s coming, and it’s inevitable—like grey hairs or the apocalypse, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Now, I’m not going to dump on people who are into the holiday, nor am I going to defend that the reason it’s pointless is because it’s a greeting-card company holiday made to pump money into the economy after the […] Continue Reading |
First Things First: How to feel like a human beingKnow what’s cool about college? No one tells you what to do. You have all that free time between classes to do whatever you want (and to work on your assignments). Some days you might have only one class, or none! Think of all that time (to do assignments) you can personalize! How will you […] Continue Reading |
The Chopping Block Chronicles: Outrageous food waste in Canada brought to lightA recent study conducted by the Walmart Foundation shed some light on just how much food Canadians are wasting; the numbers are nothing short of appalling. It has been stated that 58 percent of food produced in Canada from start to finish is being discarded annually. To put this in better perspective, it equates to […] Continue Reading |
Communication Error: FocusI close my eyes for the same reason that you open yours: to see. To see a place that cannot be seen, to hear a language that cannot be heard, and to feel a sensation that cannot be felt. All too often we see the world through promises or, rather, broken promises. These promises fill […] Continue Reading |
Health with Tess: A food guide without industry influenceDid you know we’ve got a shiny new Canada’s Food Guide? Trust me, this is more exciting than it sounds. The 2019 guide was made without industry influence and is based on science instead of the opinions of people out to make a financial gain. “But where is the corruption?” you ask. Well, nobody was […] Continue Reading |
Let’s Talk: The birth of the (cis?) white maleProud aunty brag: my sister recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy who has completely stolen my heart. He’s an absolute doll—so calm, sweet, and (while I may be slightly biased) quite possibly the most adorable little crotch goblin I’ve ever seen. Needless to say, I am smitten. I am also aware. While I […] Continue Reading |
The Chopping Block Chronicles: Canada’s Food Guide gets overhaulFinally—Canada’s Food Guide, published by Health Canada, is getting a much-needed overhaul to reflect modern-day nutritional standards. The guide was first introduced in 1942, during World War II. It was originally used to promote Canadian agriculture and stimulate the rural economy; now, after 77 years of slight modifications, Canada has decided to catch up with […] Continue Reading |
Health with Tess: Use your benefitsAs Camosun students, we have those pesky fees at the beginning of every school year for dental and health insurance that we pay and then often forget about. January’s fees loomed over us and are now (hopefully) paid, and it got me thinking about how I paid for things last semester to further my well […] Continue Reading |
Communication Error: Tomorrow, tomorrow, and todayI had a dream that I dreamed a dream; how awful. I woke up next Wednesday, or maybe it was last Tuesday, or is it today? Sometimes existence feels like one long afternoon, doesn’t it? It’s like a bad day you’ve had your whole life. No—it is time… to wake up. Time to finish those […] Continue Reading |
First Things First: Back in the saddleDecember and January gave us a few weeks of idleness and cheer, but now we must begin again. It’s a new year, and that means new you, new me, new semester, and new resolutions you’re probably not going to live up to. Here’s a challenge for you: make a resolution for this year that you […] Continue Reading |
