Let’s give compassion another go
Despite my efforts, I am not a great person, or even likely a good person. Hopefully, I’m not a bad person, at least not by…
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The final score stands
In 1959, my father took me to my first CFL game. We watched the game from the legendary North End Zone of the relatively new…
Mental health and well-being
In many ways, this week’s feature on student health and well being is the most important project that I’ve ever had the privilege of being…
Body size, health and fatphobia
With the health-care reform debate gearing up in the states, there has been a great deal of controversy over the current system of health insurance….
Step right up! Step right up!
“Opinions are like assholes — everyone has one, and it stinks.” — American proverb The sickly sweet scent of rotting roses greets my nose each…
Carbon credits and Joe 12-pack
Joseph is a habitual alcoholic. Each day he makes the short walk to the local beer vendor to purchase a dozen frosty beers. Because he…
Letters to the Editor – November 11, 2009
RE: Parking at the U of M Regarding Jeff Hadley’s Comment of October 28, 2009: Nobody owes you a parking spot. Jeff Palmer RE: Bison…
Jets grounded
The Jets are coming! The Jets are coming! Well, hold on there little Jimmy, not so fast. While there may indeed be a team moved…
How my life changed, over lunch
As a result of the International Centre for Students World Opportunities Week and Beyond our Borders Project’s efforts, on Oct. 28, I had the pleasure…
Healthcare in the US, a private affair
On Feb. 18, 1971 President Nixon announced, “I am proposing today a new national health strategy. The purpose of this program is simply this. I…