E. coli, food security, and the ethics of meat production
A new labour studies course entitled “Advocacy and Animal Rights,” will begin in January 2013, and will examine the issue of food ethics. The course…
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The troublesome notion of modern irony
Let me pose a question: is it even possible for someone to like something ironically? I know, I know, if you follow the pop culture…
Going Deep with Jodie Layne
Dear Jodie, Recently I get easily aroused. I wanted to do something different, other than masturbation, but I don’t have a girlfriend… Do you think…
Five tips to help you get a great tattoo
Recently I watched a show on the TLC network called America’s Worst Tattoos, which featured some of Amurikuh’s most prized inhabitants displaying some of the…
Astronomy round-up: Super-Earths, broken satellites, and rogue planets
Astronomers have been doing brisk business over the last few weeks. Recently there have been a number of important discoveries about the nature of our…
Keep it organic? Study suggests organics no more “nutritious” than conventional foods
Are organic produce and animal products more “nutritious” than conventional counterparts? In September of this year, a study entitled “Are Organic Foods Safer or Healthier…
Beyond animal rights, the search for a sustainable and ethical vegan diet
It seemed so simple at first; I was an empathetic person, so I became vegetarian. Little did I know that my journey to ethical and…
Vegan Recipe: Pickled Beets
You can still find local beets around, thanks to their late harvest and long shelf life. Pickling these earthy, vibrant vegetables will help them last…
Salad days: A five-day experiment in the world of healthy eating
I’ve never been a healthy eater. That’s actually an understatement. I’ve been known to intake approximately one poutine per week. As I’ve “matured,” I’ve seen…
Fifty shades of more pleasure
Dr. Reece Malone, Winnipeg sexologist and sex educator, held a seminar that was the first of its kind on Nov. 10 to discuss sexual empowerment,…