Editorials

Previously

March 2, 2012

We need to talk

I’m tired of talking about the weather. I don’t want to discuss Gap sales or gas prices either. I refuse to be an active participant in this generation’s semantic drudge.

March 2, 2012

TTC suggestion tactless

The shooting of a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway fare collector on Sunday has raised concerns about the safety of transit workers, and prompted Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to suggest the TTC pursue automated fare collection.

March 2, 2012

Undergrad needs four years

The Ministry of Colleges and Universities has floated some ideas concerning post-secondary education reform. Suggestions include a three-year bachelor’s degree, year-round class and allowing students to earn half of their credits online. These are changes that need to be resisted in order to protect the integrity, depth and breadth of a four-year bachelor’s degree.

February 16, 2012

Forget about WiFi woes

On Monday, the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) called on schools to prohibit the installation of WiFi, citing increased risk of brain cancer.

February 16, 2012

Stop digging

This semester marks the first opportunity to receive the 30 per cent off Ontario tuition grant — a promise the Liberals made this fall in provincial elections.