How to react when a friend comes out
The first time a friend came out to me, I had no idea how to react. Consequently I’ve always remembered that uncertain experience with a…
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How to be an ally
Admittedly, I’m not the perfect ally. Like many people, I am often guilty of failing to recognize hidden biases and assumptions towards the LGBTTQ* community…
The asterisk
There’s no one proper acronym for the lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender community. Whether it’s GLBT*, LGBTQ or LGBTQIA, it’s all referring to the same…
Bi Bother
If and when we’re lucky, we may have a solid few people around us with whom we can honestly share our thoughts and feelings, and…
Coming out, bi me
In a sexually conservative society that assumes “straight until proven otherwise,” hearing a loved one come out to you can still be a little surprising….
What’s one vote worth?
What is your vote worth in the UMSU election? Is it worth voting at all? The answer to the former is crucial to addressing the…
The curious case of the vanishing posters
Even the passably perceptive pupil would have noticed a peculiar pattern on campus walls last week. Multiple posters depicting presidential incumbent Al Turnbull (Refresh) were…
General elections 2014 complaints summary
According to UMSU bylaw 1050, during general elections, “any Member of the Union, other than the CRO [chief returning officer], may file a complaint regarding…
Introduction to the Ethical Consumption feature
The term “ethical consumer” grew into Western culture in the late 1980s – it was the title of a British magazine. The idea of support…
Chocolatier Constance Popp producing local, ethical, artisanal chocolates
To Constance Popp, purchasing local and ethical just makes sense. “We’ve become quite known for making and using local ingredients. We’ve been doing it for…