Fairtrade coffee, a great way to make a difference
As consumers, there are many ways to make a difference and create a positive impact in the world. Canadians are the biggest coffee consumers in…
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Poor going hungry in recession
This week, Food Banks Canada, the association of food banks across Canada, released its annual survey on food bank use in Canada. Hunger Count 2009…
Would you still love me if I was a girl?
When people professed to me that they loved someone, I used to ask them questions like “If that person killed someone, would you still love…
More Canadians relying on food banks
A food drive program at the University of Regina is asking students to donate what they can so that it can be given to other…
Screw you guys, we’re going to Rome
“When are you people going to learn? It’s not about who’s right or wrong. No denomination’s nailed it yet, and they never will because they’re…
Everyday we’re playing a futile game
Imagine you’ve finally gotten your chance to play a giant game of Monopoly where there are 100 players. Imagine you were only able to begin…
What is love?
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…
That’s hot!
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…
When and Wear: Buttons
Fashion trends — they come and go quicker than a missed call and any of my high school boyfriends. In the fashion realm, it’s hard…
Contemporary versions of athleticism
In the popular imagination, athletic prowess is frequently associated with organized sports, competition and even masculinity. The athletic skill of contemporary dancers helps give athleticism…