Opinions

Nobody seems to want kids these days

The language surrounding this vulnerable group has become increasingly alarming. People online refer to both children and pregnant people as “disgusting,” and they call children “crotch goblins,” or “failed pull-outs.”

Why aren’t all genders equally protected by the HPV vaccine?

HPV-related throat and mouth cancers have increased by 56 per cent in men and 17 per cent in women since the 1990s. The failure to include boys earlier in widespread…

Mormonism is at the root of strict gender ideals and beauty expectations everywhere

Diet culture also permeates Mormon culture, where multi-level marketing schemes (MLMs) run rampant, selling weight loss supplements and health elixirs. Many major MLMs are headquartered in Utah – the epicenter…

Love letters are more than an antiquated ideal 

An Atlanta-based organization by the name of “The World Needs More Love Letters” recognizes the value of both writing and receiving love letters. It began 12 years ago, and this…

Lesbian dating apps are a barren wasteland

It’s also embarrassingly routine to match with the same queers over and over again on different apps. At some points it feels like you’ve probably seen people’s entire camera rolls…

Five ways to NOT get a co-op

I signed up in August. I attended mandatory workshops at UVic through September, October, and November, performed a mock interview audition, networked against my will, and applied to jobs relentlessly…

Canadian universities need a better business model

To ensure the sustainability of Canada’s post-secondary education system, institutions and governments must return to their core mission and ensure that equitable, high-quality education remains a public good for all…

Canadians should care about Trump’s sweeping executive actions

As the people of the United States suffer, we call for empathy, hope, and power in numbers from the rest of the globe. We call for you, Canada, to care. 

Cyclist-pedestrian shared spaces are an accident waiting to happen

I know the spokes of change turn slowly, especially at a university navigating a limited budget. But when it comes to the safety of students simply trying to get to…