Politically Speaking: Prime Minister confirms west coast is best coastIn case you didn’t know, Canada is really big (at least in the literal, geographical sense). On one level, our size and distance from each other keeps us all interesting: west coasters have our Nanaimo Bars and Newfoundlanders their seal-flipper pies. These fun cultural differences don’t generally lead to a lot of regional animosity (although […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: Combat Rape CultureRecently, many countries have been highlighted and criticized in Western news media for violent sexual assaults against women. Unfortunately, some of these reports have been problematic, as they tend to sensationalize foreign social problems and relate to them without accurate comparisons. This, in turn, makes Westerners feel safer, deflates social concerns for our own countries’ […] Continue Reading |
Mind Your Business: Becoming an entrepreneurWhat do Hugh Hefner and Martha Stewart have in common? While one’s famous for his centerfolds and the other for her centerpieces, they both share a passion for entrepreneurship. This issue we’ll explore the personality traits needed to become a savvy business mogul. Goal-oriented All dreams but no action does not an entrepreneur make. If […] Continue Reading |
Age of Geeks: 2014 electronics are hereThe first month of 2014 is almost over and we’ve already experienced the year’s biggest showcase of consumer electronics. Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014 had a lot to offer and left everyone with much to anticipate. Most of the products showcased in 2013 are now in the market and growing fast, and more than a […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: The construct of vulnerability(Dis)ability isn’t vulnerability, and it isn’t helplessness. When people who have a (dis)ability are seen as helpless and weak, it’s not the person who is seen, but instead a societal construction. Victims are not born; they are made through a process of robbing. The victimization and systematic robbing of humanity is a process that has […] Continue Reading |
Queerly Forward: Coming out success storyMy experience coming out to my friends and family just before the holidays was unique. Rather than talking to everyone personally, I posted on Facebook to spread the word loud and clear to all those online. Not everyone I am close to is on Facebook, but most are, and I knew a lot of people […] Continue Reading |
Noms: Crunchy, crunchy chickenCrunchy-fried chicken is fast, tasty, relatively cheap, and tastes great. After a long day of work and school, I am three things: tired, lazy, and hungry; these things aren’t particularly copasetic. Crunchy chicken is a meal that comes about as close to remedying this situation as you’re ever going to get. This meal also goes […] Continue Reading |
20 Years Ago in Nexus: January 22, 2014 issueContinual ceilings: The cover story in our February 7, 1994 issue was about gender roles in jobs. On our cover we said that society is breaking down gender barriers, pointing to dental hygienists, which was historically male dominated but at the time was becoming more female dominated. 20 years later, what do you think? Are […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Separation AnxietyEveryone who stayed awake in Social Studies knows that some people want Quebec to separate from Canada. People who paid attention know they already tried: twice. Separatists say Quebec has been given the short end of the stick more than once. From the Patriation of the Constitution to the failure of the Meech Lake and […] Continue Reading |
Politically Speaking: Scandal and political change in storeNot every Canadian finds politics riveting. The past year, however, rocked many a political world with its scandals, shake-ups, and election upsets. And, yet, for all the excitement of 2013, this year promises even more. Let’s recap 2013: right here at home, the BC Liberals shocked everyone with a sweeping election win, to the chagrin […] Continue Reading |
