"What are human rights? What is human dignity?..." And so began a panel discussion titled, "The Politics of Protest", hosted by the Women and Gender Studies Students' Union last Thursday at New College's William Doo Auditorium. I don't tend to…
Double Double: Why two professors are better than one
This year, something amazing has happened in three of my courses. My teachers have multiplied, meaning, I've had a number of classes with co-professors/instructors. Yes, two for the price of one. This seems highly unusual and has never happened to…
Is Bigger Always Better?
Is bigger really better? Well, a bigger piece of cake is better than a tiny slice, and a larger paycheck is better (sometimes way better) than a skimpy one. But, is a bigger class superior to those smaller? No. In…
This Winter, Spice Things Up!
Feeling down in the dumps? Needing something exciting to help you get through this semester? Well folks, I have a series of events that are for you! This year, as what has become an annual tradition for the Sexual Education…
Aliens sucking the creativity out of your soul?
Lack of spontaneity, productivity and creativity in the third week of the semester. That’s right folks, I'm practically a piece of old play-dough left on the table by some kid who has ‘peaced out’ for more fun during recess. Does…
Thank You Canada!
So lately, every U of T student and their cat has been posting to Facebook and Twitter complaining that they didn't get a grant that was, as they see it, owed to them by the Ontario government. For those of…
To be sick, or not to be sick, that is the question
Last week, I was sick. Upon coming home from school, I walked to my bed and passed out. Physically-deficient and mentally-drained, my poor health was legitimized by a doctor's note saying that I would not be back until this week.…
Snack Attack
It’s 7:30 pm. Your stomach is growling. You already ate dinner, but of course, while studying, your appetite spikes up again and you are craving something sweet or salty. You want something quick, easy and tasty, and most importantly cheap,…
Get ready for summer!
I know. It's cold and there's a little bit of snow out there, and we are only a couple of weeks into this new semester, but, it is really time to start thinking about, if not planning, what you are…
Ctrl Alt Del….U of T Reboots Webmail
I’ve written before on the user issues of U of T’s electronic communications. I appreciate the instant communications that cyber space allows, but I’m not the most techno-savvy person on campus and I sometimes find myself saying hmmmmm, when it…