Imagine if you will, you’re enjoying a tasty burger, then suddenly you hit something crunchy and your mouth is filled with the flavour of an unwashed foot. You just took a big bite out of an onion, a vegetable that our antiquated culinary minds can’t seem to leave behind. The humble onion: a versatile little…
‘Why is your English so good?’ – Subtle racism in southern Alberta is an epidemic
Think about your words before you say them. One of the biggest reasons why racism is alive and well in our society in 2019, is because many Canadians don’t before they open their mouths. You might be reading this right now, telling yourself you don’t contribute to racism – you treat everyone equally, regardless of…
A call for change; a cry for help
It’s 1967. An artist is finalizing his design for the new city flag of Lethbridge. A fellow designer approaches. “Is this it, Marty?” He closes Microsoft Excel, then his laptop. “Yeah, it’s done.” A puzzled look finds its way across the face of the designer. “Marty, what is that machine?” Marty clutches his laptop and…
Millennials are killing the slave industry
Millennials have been called lazy and entitled, yet ambitious enough to be killing countless industries: everything from Applebee’s and diamonds to pet food and napkins. Look into articles about how terrible millennials are and you’ll be staring into an unending abyss of opinion pieces, outraged managers and distraught business owners. Go onto Google and type…
Gillette shaves off toxic masculinity
Cartoon courtesy of Madison Leinweber. Gillette made a bold move early this year releasing a commercial taking a bold stance on toxic masculinity. It was a huge move for the company, and the right stance to take. The razor company released a commercial that dared to say toxic masculinity exists and it’s time for the…
A hot take on pugs
I have a controversial opinion: pugs aren’t cute. Don’t get me wrong, I love animals and I would play with a pug if it came up to me. However, even though I’m an atheist, I still think they are an affront to God. Like most dogs, they are prone to health problems like hip dysplasia.…
Have A Little Compassion
Together is the only way we will stop addiction. ARCHES opened close to eight months ago and there are still many people who are worried about how discarded needles are affecting nearby businesses. They say why aren’t we putting more money into prevention? They chose this lifestyle why should society pay for their choices? Because…
Nike’s marketing brilliance on display again with Kaepernick ad
Sept. 6 marked the start of the NFL season, but Nike stole the show that night with an advertisement that stood up for what is right and will be remembered for decades. It was there that Nike debuted their 30thanniversary ad campaign, with none other than former NFL quarterback turned human rights activist Colin Kaepernick…
Erasing a Dark Past
If you scroll back in time through my Facebook — please don’t — there are a lot of strange updates and pictures from my formative years. Every now and then I’ll get a notification reminding me of a cringe-inducing old status or picture, show my friends for an easy laugh and quickly delete it from…
Canada aiding the world
The Canadian government has announced the country will provide $119 million to countries in the midst of a food crisis. This includes $27 million to Nigeria, $21 million to Somalia, $37 million to South Sudan and $34 million to Yemen. These four countries have been identified as the most in need right now. Canada provided…