Behind every great woman is an even greater man… apparently
While sexism – and sexism in the media – is not a new phenomenon, sexist language has been a particularly troubling trend in media coverage…
international sports
‘Half man, half amazing’
In 2004, when Vince Carter left the Toronto Raptors to join the then New Jersey Nets, a piece of hope died in Canada. A piece of every Canadian basketball fan was lost as they watched their golden boy, “Air Canada,” leave his throne to move onto the States. That moment was more than just a trade, it was the loss of one of the only pieces of hope that Canada seemed to have for basketball to be a mainstream success in this country.
In the absence of body checking
When Canadians watch hockey today, we are watching men. Riddled with patriarchal language, hockey—and ringette— was created with men in mind. This is evidenced by the names of penalties such as “too many men,” and terms such as “defencemen.” But where are all the women?
Canada’s Paralympic medal contenders
While the Winter Olympics have now left Sochi, athletes will once again descend on the Russian city for the 11th Winter Paralympic Games, which run…
Our moral superiority at the 2014 Winter Olympics
Kevin Linklater, staff Russia has been in the international spotlight for much of the last two weeks for hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics. However, the…
Hot and cold
These men and women, in all likelihood, will not win medals in Sochi. In fact, some of them don’t even rank in the top 1,000…
Monkey off, buffalo on
After years of competing under the shadow of Jennifer Jones, and losing two previous women’s provincial curling finals, Chelsea Carey’s team finally got to wear…
Is Canada golden?
Last week, Hockey Canada officially announced the Team Canada men’s hockey roster for the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The group will feature 14 first-time Olympians who…
Petitions and protesters voice support for LGBTTQ* in Russia
As the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia approach, activists around the world are attempting to fight against the legislation signed into law on June 30…
At the rim
At the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship last September, the hopes of Canada’s men’s basketball team qualifying for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup seemed to…