Editorials

Previously

February 17, 2006

I don’t play the ‘lame’ game

On AMS election night I was sleepily awaiting a photo op when, to everyone’s surprise, a familiar beat came bumping through the halls. At once the rhythm drew everyone to their feet, and as they sprang up to see what was the matter, I heard one bystander snarl “they’re lame girls” in reference to the male artists at hand. “Mmmbop:” that’s right kids, “Mmmbop.”

February 17, 2006

Canuck women’s hockey plays hard, but fair

The Canadian women’s hockey team has been in the media hotseat recently for its seemingly merciless performance in the Olympics in Torino, Italy. The team beat Russia in its opening game 12-0 while dominating in its games against Italy and Sweden, with final scores of 16-0 and 8-1, respectively.

February 17, 2006

Harper’s cabinet an insult to democracy

When Stephen Harper announced his cabinet on Feb. 6, no one anticipated that Liberal David Emerson would be a part of his cabinet as the Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics.

February 14, 2006

Valentine’s without the valentine

OK, cats and kittens, I’m going to steal a page from the book of my illustrious colleague Tricia Summers. I too would like to use this space to talk about love, since it’s Valentine’s Day and all. But if you’re looking for something about the science behind the emotion, you should pick up a copy of last Friday’s paper, because Tricia did that better than I ever could. Instead, I’m going to talk about not being in love.

February 14, 2006

Learning curve in store for new rector

With a margin of just 17 votes over Tom Woodhall, Johsa Manzanilla will become the University’s next rector. A race as tight as this shows just how divided voters were. It’s disappointing that someone as qualified as Woodhall was not given the opportunity to continue contributing to a school he has already done so much for. He ran a solid campaign that showcased his grasp on the issues facing students.