Opinion
Breaking enclave up isn’t the answer
The student enclave near Fanshawe College sounds like the premise for a bad reality show: What happens when you take 82 neighbouring houses and pack them entirely with students? If that show were to be made, last Saturday’s riot on ... Read More »
It’s OK to be a daydream believer
“Hey, you—quit daydreaming.” Does this sound familiar? If you answered yes, then you may suffer from daydreaming. But don’t consult a doctor, because you’re perfectly fine. In fact, you’re better than fine—you’re intelligent and have a strong capacity for memory. ... Read More »
Jobs not a family matter
I was going to write about St. Patrick’s Day because with a last name like mine, I really should write about the day that celebrates all the desirable—and some not so desirable—stereotypes of my heritage. But why would I put ... Read More »
No spring in our step
Everyone breathe a big sigh of relief—spring forward has passed. We made it. The worst day of the year is now over, and we can enjoy a full, glorious year before its next occurrence. While there are still a number ... Read More »
Chris Brown not a comeback story
Rumours are flying out of Hollywood that R&B pop sensation Rihanna is getting back together with her former boyfriend—and abuser—singer Chris Brown. In 2009, Brown beat Rihanna and left her unconscious in the passenger seat of a car, her face ... Read More »
White bread no longer rising
White bread has lost its wonder. This is not exactly a recent phenomenon—the fall of white bread has been imminent for years. Everyone, except perhaps white bread itself, saw it coming. Without being entirely aware, white bread was facing a ... Read More »
AGM, OMG
Well, it’s over. The race to decide who will take the helm of our beloved University Students’ Council has named a victor, marking the end of the—usually—two-week long circus known as presidential campaigning. For most, that means no more student ... Read More »
Please play again, and again and again
While wandering aimlessly through the University Community Centre, I happened upon a curious sight. At the end of the inordinately long line for Tim Hortons stood a girl who held a large coffee in her hand, sipping it from ... Read More »
An alternative approach to learning
Reading week is for reading, right? That’s the philosophy I stood by for most of my university career. But in light of my last few months at Western, I wanted to switch things up and go somewhere. And I’m ... Read More »
Damn you, spellcheck
I believe spellcheck, although convenient—which funnily enough is a word my spellcheck just informed me I misspelled—is actually making me worse at spelling. At this point, I’m going to give you some background insight into my childhood—at least the parts ... Read More »
Oscar spectacle making me a grouch
It’s a night that, for me, is bigger than the Superbowl—Oscar night. At the same time, it’s become the most unbearable night of the year. This is probably because this year I bet all my OSAP money on Terrence Malick’s ... Read More »
#nospaceforhashtagsinreallife
#omgrememberthattimeinhighschool #thatawkwardmomentwhenthatguydoesthatthing What is wrong? Is your spacebar broken? For average university students, social media plays a large role in our daily lives. However, if one is to use social media, they should use it properly. For clarification, a hashtag ... Read More »
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