Opinions

Eating Disorders Are Wicked

Claims about the casts’ bodies have shifted the focus of the press tour from Wicked from the film itself to a fixation on thinness, with fans creating elaborate theories about…

Final exam schedules could be serving students better

While many of us may wish for changes to exam scheduling, options are limited. A realistic change could be shorter exams.

Five Victoria releases to get you away from Spotify, and towards local performers

“Eventide” features twinkling electric guitar that chops and reverberates with Glass’s own enunciation, reminiscent of bands like Explosions in the Sky. It remains a purposely instrumental release, made for the…

Hockey Canada ‘not guilty’ ruling sends a chilling message to survivors

In Canada, the young men who play our national game are seen as heroes. But hockey culture, particularly among men, is a darker world than many of us would like…

What they don’t tell you about going on exchange

Rather than micromanaging, I allowed my life on exchange to fall into place, and everything worked out better than I imagined.

Reflections on getting sober as an undergrad

I never see many students in these meetings. In your twenties, you’re encouraged to imbibe. But with every new warning of rising drug toxicity, I’m reminded of why colleges are…

Innovation can’t outrun its consequences

If the roots of the crisis lie in how we define progress, then the solution should start with redefining it. Hanington argues that slowing the pace of consumption isn’t regression,…

Plastic bags suck, but overconsumption is worse

What may seem like an arbitrary purchasing choice can send a significant message to companies who profit from the culture of overconsumption. Reduce; shift your mindset from “Do I want…

It’s not you, it’s big oil

According to a 2023 study, only 36 fossil fuel companies are responsible for over half of world-heating carbon emissions. This is what the eco-warriors need to be focusing on, rather…