All posts by Ryan Hurlbut
April Fools: One big joke?
Head-to-Head Ryan Hurlbut Opinions Editor As we grow older, things in our lives change. We have new responsibilities, new perceptions and new ways of interacting with the world around us. We have new stipulations that govern our everyday lives, and ... Read More »
Night class needs to fade into the dark
Putting a class schedule together is like completing a jigsaw puzzle that directly affects your university career. While tirelessly attempting to create a schedule that doesn’t overlap, we are all tempted by the succubus that is the 7 p.m. to ... Read More »
Access should be top priority
In January 2012, Western and the University of Toronto signed a deal with Access Copyright that imposed a greater per-student fee in order to combat online piracy. In June, Western will be given the opportunity to terminate this agreement, and ... Read More »
Armchair activists lack firm grasp of their own power
Happy Anniversary! Wait—what do you mean you have no idea what I’m talking about? Has the constant presence of Kony 2012 somehow eluded the mass population? When we look back on this social media outburst, we think of it as ... Read More »
Onion’s Oscar tweet shouldn’t leave bad taste
Amidst the never-ending spectacle which is the Oscars, a flurry of activity erupted on Twitter in regards to a controversial tweet by satirical news site the Onion stating “Everyone else seems afraid to say it, but that Quvenzhané Wallis is ... Read More »
Multiply media for best results
Where were you when the lights went out? No, I’m not talking about the infamous blackout in 2003, but rather the Super Bowl stadium losing half its power on Sunday. Rather than take a break from the game, people seemed ... Read More »
Winging it in the kitchen for the Super Bowl
Tired of ordering pizza for Super Bowl Sunday? Want to show your friends you can make your own Super Bowl snacks? You don’t have to break the bank on an insane football-themed meal to please the bellies of friends—some homemade ... Read More »
Safeguarding your student shelters
It only takes a moment for a perfectly normal day to take a dire turn. On Tuesday morning, I found myself relaxing in the shower, and after lathering a fair amount of shampoo into my hair, I felt the time ... Read More »
Snow not the only kind of flake
For the body: Johnson’s Baby Oil Gel Price: $7.99 While dried elbows may be great for shredding paper, they’re much more comfortable when they’re smooth—and what’s smoother than a baby? (Nothing. Nothing is smoother than a baby). Just because you’ve ... Read More »
Queen’s not ready for homecoming
In case we hadn’t all noticed, the year is now 2013, and Queen’s University has decided that it is a good idea to restore homecoming privileges among their unruly student population. This is undoubtedly a terrible idea that will immediately ... Read More »
Food fetishism sets a frightening precedent
In an unexpected turn of events, two companies are arguing over who was the first to invent and release bacon-scented shaving cream. This is amazing. I’m glad I live in a world where I’m able to simultaneously carve bothersome hairs ... Read More »
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