How emotional sleight-of-hand makes losers of us all February 4, 2016February 3, 2016 Guthrie Prentice Imagine you’re a woman at a bar, just out on the town having a drink. In walks a guy who doesn’t look too bad, but you wouldn’t call him Brad...
Where is the safe space for autistics? November 5, 2015December 2, 2015 Guthrie Prentice The fatal shooting at a community college in Umpqua, Ore. on Oct. 1 was a tragedy that rocked the United States, and deeply affected everyone who watched it unfold. Once...
Burlesque: more than meets the eye October 16, 2014October 15, 2014 Guthrie Prentice Though the burlesque of yore is rare, it is still very much alive. On Oct. 4, the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue performed a show at the Roxy to mark their upcoming
Re: Is Changes coming to the capital? October 9, 2014October 8, 2014 Guthrie Prentice I applaud Changes the Clown. He reminds us that by using art, and something that draws attention, we can build public support and find real solutions to real problems. Still,
Psychologist examines environmental apathy June 11, 2014November 14, 2014 Guthrie Prentice The world is facing a major ecological crisis in climate change, yet very few seem fazed by it. Dr. Robert Gifford, a professor of psychology and environmental studies at the...
Citizen science as peer review November 21, 2013November 20, 2013 Guthrie Prentice One of the goals any citizen scientist should have is to obtain the clearest information possible, before making any decision on an important issue. Obtaining information crucial to making decisions...
Science and faith: where does one end and the other begin? October 31, 2013November 2, 2013 Guthrie Prentice On Sept. 26, 2013, the Kansas City Star reported that a group called Citizens for Objective Public Education (COPE) is suing the Kansas State Education Board for adopting new guidelines...
The finest news money can buy? October 17, 2013October 16, 2013 Guthrie Prentice Is journalistic integrity now for sale in our culture? On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, the outside wrap of the Times Colonist ran an advertisement, on the front page, in a...
A vision for citizen science October 3, 2013October 2, 2013 Guthrie Prentice My last two articles have focused on issues in politics related to science and alternative medicine respectively. This time, I want to get to the nitty-gritty of what this column...
Alternative medicine on campus September 26, 2013September 25, 2013 Guthrie Prentice There is a centre on the main floor of the Student Union Building (SUB) that offers appointments for, amongst other things, acupuncture and chiropractic. Jill Cooper, who works at the...