Sensitivity over allegedly racist sports names

Recently, the National Congress of American Indians created and spread a video protesting the use of the archaic and derogatory term “redskin” for the football team, the Washington Redskins.  The video features members of the Aboriginal community defying the “caricature” that still persists and somehow seems to allow the use of such words to pass uncriticized by…

Should we get rid of academic awards?

Recently, St. Basil Elementary and Junior High School announced their decision to remove academic awards for students, and while some support the idea of a protecting the pride of students, many more are furious that academic achievements are not being properly recognized. According to the Calgary Herald, the decision made by Administration and staff was…

Let’s talk Mayor Rob Ford

Canadian politics is commonly considered too clean and polished for international tabloids. We’re just too nice of a people I guess. Yet, in the recent couple of days, one certain Canadian has made shocking headlines throughout the world. No, it’s not Justin Bieber and his altercations in Brazil–including a video with a prostitute. It is…

Elbow Park School controversy

Image source 80 Albertan schools were affected by the flood this past June. As my own school was unaffected, I was mostly unaware of the troubles being faced by others. Luckily, only three schools were unable to open when classes began: Elbow Park, and two in High River, Notre Dame Collegiate and Holy Spirit Academy.…