Until we begin to hold people accountable for their sexual depravity and abuse of power, we must continue to hope the message of consent sinks in to their thick skulls. We must somehow reiterate the fact that when it comes to sexual activity the word “no,” silence or passivity never equals “yes” and obtaining consent…
No is not a naughty word
Raise your hand if you know someone who can’t say no to anything. If all of you who know me personally didn’t just raise your hand, it’s because you just weren’t listening, so I’ll ask again. Raise your hand if you know someone who can’t say no to anything. I’m assuming everyone I know just…
The monster within
“Just learn to smile, and in a while, you’ll find trouble’s a bubble of air.” Jiminy Cricket You may not know me, but oh, I know you. I know the monster you’ve placed inside of me. I know the feelings of inadequacy that has intertwined with every inch of my being. I know the permanent scars…
Flying high above the hardwood
For one teenage girl, standing on the shoulders of giants started out as nothing more than a dream. That dream seemed out of reach for 19-year-old Hanna Strebel. The younger sister of Shantaya Strebel, a now-graduated Lethbridge College Kodiaks forward from Tabiona, Utah, has Down syndrome. Back in March, Hanna’s smile lit up the bench…
Dragged into the spotlight
Eyelashes firmly in place, lips painted a bright shade of red, her heels click on the floor and her dress sways from side to side. This isn’t just a daily makeup routine, this is art. Lethbridge drag queen Aria Ivory (Carter Cannady) has been performing this particular form of art for just over a year,…
Clippers fall prey to the Kodiaks
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s basketball team start their season on the same note as the last, with a win. The Kodiaks won in their home opener Friday night in the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. With a new coach and a rookie roster, the team conquered a slow start in their opening game and used a dominating…
Kodiaks on the hunt for national title
Cory Richardson drives the ball forward toward the net. There is no hibernating for the Lethbridge College Kodiaks as they claw their way toward a national title. First year recruit from Quesnel, British Columbia, Cole Crick brings his previous experience to the Kodiaks this year and hopes to inject some more magic in to the…
Bye pumpkin spice – it has NOT been a slice
Pumpkin spice Lattes. The perfectly polarizing pumpkin potion that is positively putrid. The flavour has taken on an iconic status, and some would even argue, a life of its own over the years. As a white girl who occasionally wears yoga pants and Ugg boots, I understand it is my duty to not only yearn…
Keys to Lethbridge city hall remain in the hands of Mayor Chris Spearman
Mayor Chris Spearman just moments after discovering he had been elected to serve another term in office. As the results poured in, the sound of a victory champagne bottle popping echoed through Bullys Grandstand. Dozens stood with their eyes fixated on the television screen as the election results filled the room with excitement. The supporters…
Lethbridge hosts undead for 10th annual Zombie Walk
It was a gory scene on the streets of Lethbridge as the 10th annual Zombie Walk took place on Saturday, Oct. 14. Local makeup artist and event organizer Katt Panic said she was thrilled with the turn-out and cant wait for next years event to be “eight times better.” About 40 took part in this…
