Arts & Culture

For those of us stocking shelves or staffing cash registers come winter, the holidays are a time we love to hate. When Halloween had just barely passed, the garlands were hung, the seasonal signage...

In Quebec City, I got into a discussion with my French landlady about French semantics with regards to the concept of “love.” I felt that for a culture known for its interest in l’amour,...

I find cycle touring, the act of biking long distances and staying in campgrounds, to be one of the most enjoyable things to do with my free time. Semi drivers buzzing by my shoulder...

When I arrived at work this morning there was a note taped to my control panel which read: The end is nearer now than ever. With every death it comes a little closer. The end...

She speaks in thesis sentences her tone elegant, ideas clear so eloquent all can understand her Her gown, it is of Post-its of colours garish the wand, it transforms references into perfect bibliographies and not once ventures into Wikipedia Research...

Suicide is generally a taboo subject. It’s hard to bring it up and when someone experiences such a brutal loss. The conversation consists of stumbling awkwardly over words, stammering, and the ever-dreaded awkward silence....

Fat was once sexy. A full figure meant you could afford to eat and was thus a symbol of wealth. You likely wouldn’t imagine a plus-size person as a mainstream symbol of sexiness today....