Category: Opinions
April 21, 2016
Opinions
Social Security, What a Duesy!
In the 1930s, the phrase “It’s a duesy” meant “exceptionally good”, “simply awesome”. The phrase came from the automobile company…
April 21, 2016
Opinions, Letter to the Editor, Opinions
Regarding Discourse on LGBTQ Issues
Dear Editor, Recent public debate in the Star (and the world) regarding LGBTQ issues is provocative because of one reason:…
April 21, 2016
Opinions, Letter to the Editor, Opinions
Response to “The Right to Die (With Dignity)”
Rom. 12:15 says “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Our response in the face of pain…
April 14, 2016
Opinions
“Let Them Eat Gluten Free Cake”
Many students complain about eating food from Sodexo. Some complain about the taste, some complain about what it does to…
April 14, 2016
Opinions
The Right to Die (With Dignity)
During Easter break, I spent a day holed up in my room at home indulging in one of my favorite…
April 07, 2016
Opinions
Justified Anger
Over Easter break, I stumbled across this meme. The meme was bad, but…
April 07, 2016
Opinions
Access to a Waiting List is Not Access to Healthcare
In a 2005 ruling of the Canadian Supreme Court, Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin wrote the above title against existing bans…
March 03, 2016
Opinions
Confinement is Not Conservation
When I was young, my dad took my sister and I to the circus. Acrobats, clowns, and animal trainers alike…
March 03, 2016
Opinions
“Why is This so Damn Expensive?”
Momentarily awakened from my post-lunch reverie amidst the antiseptic odor of the general practitioner’s office, I sharply turned in the…
March 03, 2016
Opinions
#Adventure: The Need to Restore Relationship with God
Social media is strewn with the catchphrase, #Adventure, which is meant to embody an outdoorsy and daring spirit. Yet, the…