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‘Snatch Cap,’ and other ways in which technology is ruining the dating world

The game has changed, people. Nobody else is saying anything, so I’m taking it upon myself to break the silence and up the ante on dating in 2014, because the…

Let’s talk about sex: Celi—but…

Oh, Valentine’s Day. You filthy minx, you. Now, this week’s issue is a tricky one for me, because (unlike the rest of the year) I’m not the only one writing…

Gay dating in Victoria

In a dating world that primarily caters to cisgender, heterosexual individuals, queer people of all denominations are often forced to put in extra effort to find a candidate worthy of…

Valentine’s Day? More like Galentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day: the one day of the year that indulges couples in sharing their love for one another through an abundance of Hallmark cards, flowers, and chocolates. It’s a holiday…

How to seduce an introvert

When I took the Myers-Briggs test in 2011, things suddenly began to make a lot of sense. It revealed that I rated fairly strongly on the side of introversion, which…

Doing nothing may actually result in getting more done

From the moment your feet first hit the floor in the morning, it’s go-time. Getting showered up, fed, and off to school or work seems to dominate the daily grind.…

‘I hate you, now would you please take off your pants?’

Everyone has a pet peeve. Whether it’s chewing with your mouth open or making statements sound like questions? There’s always something that is a major turnoff. Of course, there’re other…

2014’s tips for better success with resolutions

Five, four, three, two, one . . . HAPPY NEW YEAR! Auld Lang Syne blares through the air while partygoers kiss and hug their way around the room. This is the moment…
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New year’s resolutions: student edition

With 2013 but a distant memory, it’s time to reflect on how we can improve. Everyone can make some adjustments and this is the perfect time of year to observe…

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