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The current state of tipping needs to change

Everyone deserves to make a livable wage, but why is that burden being put on me, a student just trying to afford a lunch out?
A woman in a medical coat, mask, and holding a needle in a hospital. Photo by Ani Kolleshi via Unsplash.

The pre-med preoccupation

“I need to get a good mark in this class or else I won’t get into med school!” If you’ve ever been in a biology class, this statement may sound…

The Grammys: Good as gold or tarnishing prestige?

The 65th Grammy Awards are taking place on Feb. 4, 2023, and following years of snub accusations, it’s looking like more of the public might resist tuning in, and tune…
AI art

AI art: Criticism from a professional illustrator

After the recent devaluation of NFTs (non-fungible tokens), the majority of the art community rejoiced in the relief and satisfaction that their suspicions of this unethical technology had been confirmed.…
Dave Bautista

Dave Bautista claims the acting belt over The Rock and Cena

Over the past 20 years, we have seen several WWE wrestlers turn to acting in films. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is the most notable, having been cast in movies such…
roommates

Living with friends: Does it ever really work? 

As we consider our living situations for the upcoming term, it’s worth asking: does living with friends as roommates ever really work? 
food bank

Boujee food: Is $22 avocado toast worth the price?

While that avocado toast is definitely not worth the steep price, healthy ingredients are needed for the upkeep of our bodies both mentally and physically. When the ingredients would cost…
Snowy street

The chaos on roads created by snow is preventable

Amidst climate change, municipalities within the Greater Vancouver and Victoria regions should reconceptualize their snow-clearing approach.
Broughton Archipelago, photo by Isabel Gregor.

Regulations in Canada’s Pacific are far from perfect

we need our governments to implement a network of well-enforced marine protected areas (MPAs) that protect our ecosystems. 

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