Opinions

Love isn’t blind, but that’s why we keep watching

By omitting people of diverse weights, people with visible disabilities, and anyone who falls short of North American beauty standards, it feels to me that the creators of Love is…

Thinking of applying to UVic? Here’s a brutally honest guide to your future

Whether you are studying Philosophy (hello unemployment), History (congrats on not having a panic attack this week), or English (might be good to practice your burger-flipping skills), you get to…

Canadian identity is at risk, and only you can save it

The next time you are looking for entertainment or cultural enrichment, consider choosing local products and companies first. The survival of Canadian identity and culture depends on it.

Patriotism in Canada meant one thing following the Freedom Convoy — not anymore

“It is crucial as we … resist … to always be mindful of exactly what it is we’re defending, exactly what it is we’re standing for, and what is the…

Five things to do while waiting for grad school admissions

Have your friends started getting their offers, while your inbox is still looking empty and a little sad? Here are five ways to pass the time while you wait. 

Elon Musk’s ‘unelected shadow government’ is a genuine threat to Canada

Going after Musk’s citizenship is a symbolic move, but will have little impact on Musk’s momentum. Worse, this punishment will not prevent him from interfering in our future elections.

The healthcare system is built by men, for men

The path forward is clear. Proper funding, inclusive research practices, unbiased clinical care, and systemic reforms can transform the healthcare system into one that truly seeks to serve everyone. Women…

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…