What is a TERF? TERF stands for Trans-Exclutionary Radical Feminist. It is an ideology that identifies transwomen as ‘dangerous’ and transmen as ‘confused’ because they do not believe in the validity of trans people. It is also a branch of ‘feminism’ that practices political lesbianism; which is the practice of women exclusively dating women not…
With millions of Ukrainians having fled their country as Russian forces shell cities and towns in the Eastern European country for nearly a month now, a number of community groups and organizations have come together across Calgary to support them. These groups are dedicated to helping immigrants in Calgary and are now working together to…
I don’t know about you, but it sure does feel like 2022 is already flying by. So, let’s do a little recap of what’s happened in the world thus far, and some of the things we can look forward to in the year to come. 1. Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics To start off with something…
For many, these weeks can be very stressful due to exams. Often, an effective way to deal with the tension that is caused by our busy lives can be to pause and check in with everything that is going on around us. It always feels as though our schedules are moving terribly fast – even…
I was inspired to write this blog after recently leading cooking projects that had a “Local Food” theme. Currently, local food is a controversial topic. Therefore, my goal with this blog is to shed light on the issue and provide as holistic of a perspective as possible, not state my opinion. Please note: Most of…
The question of how much sway money has over politics has been a resounding debate for years. Now, it’s a debate that has once again been brought up due to recent events regarding American Senator Joe Manchin and a key climate change program. This may very well change the course of the United State’s policy…
“Look closely at nature. Every species is a masterpiece, exquisitely adapted to the particular environment in which it has survived. Who are we to destroy or even diminish biodiversity?” These wise words from Biologist Edward Wilson refer to the effects of human activities such as deforestation on nature, and the problem this poses to biodiversity…
When one thinks of pollution, water, air, and soil are typically the only categories that come to mind. However, one often overlooked type of pollution is the contamination of space. Though we do not feel it, we utterly depend on space in today’s modern-day and age, and the neglected buildup of space garbage may quickly…
The Rise of Polar Politics 1 When speaking about polarized politics and left against right, there are always two words that float to the top of the conversation: socialism and capitalism. The word “capitalism” sparks a variety of emotions from both ends of the spectrum. For some, it refers to an economic system designed for…
About a month ago, the Keg replaced their plastic straws with a plant-based straw in an effort to minimize plastic waste. A restaurant in Banff, Magpie and Stump, is following the #StrawsSuck campaign and serving all drink without straws. Even Starbucks has planned to eliminate all plastic straws from their stores by 2020. Vancouver and…
This week, 3 teachers and 14 students were the victims killed by a gunman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida.
On Saturday January 20th, millions of people around the globe and thousands of individuals right here in Calgary gathered to support the second annual Women’s March.
The world is in chaos. It’s hard to admit. I know that. But right now, there are so many different things going on in the world that it’s hard just to keep up, especially with many of us having started school just a few weeks ago. Well, here I am, to tell you everything that is…
Islamophobia is hatred, fear or prejudice of Muslims, in simple terms defined by the dictionary. This type of fear or hatred is far different then fear of heights or spiders for example. This type of fearmongering hatred and prejudice is a significant factor that once influenced and encouraged ordinary Germans to contribute to a genocide during the Holocaust. The rise of…
With the endless streams of media and news at our fingertips, who has time to sort through hundreds of articles in order to stay on top of current events? Add in the hustle & bustle of your everyday life, the news might then be the last thing on your mind. There are 5 solutions to…