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…
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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…
Teams out of playoffs but players still shine
Women’s soccer This season’s women’s soccer team came close, but did not make the playoffs. With a regular season record of 7-6-1, their Canada West…
A second chance at a healthy life
The Biggest Loser is a life-changing show for overweight Americans who want to change their lives by becoming healthy through exercise and nutritional eating. The…
Keepin’ it surreal
A man’s beard is drawn as a mass of tendrils, transforming into feathers as he gazes stoically into the distance, in the piece “Untitled No….
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…
Energy drinks: risky or rewarding?
en•er•gy drink ˈɛn- ər-dʒi drɪŋk -noun. A beverage consumed to supply mental and physical stimulation for a short period time. Twenty-four hours in a day…
Animals in the sack
To many of us, our first exposure to sex came at the paws of an animal, tugging on our parents’ coat sleeves, whilst exclaiming “Mommy,…