Volunteering can help you make the most out of college: Editorial
Taking advantage of volunteer opportunities at college can have an impact on your college experience
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George Brown needs to be more transparent: Editorial
George Brown College and indeed much of the entire college sector, has a long way to go for basic transparency and accountability. As a public institution the college is funded predominantly by government grants and students’ tuition but remains an opaque, even secretive, institution. Basic documents from their board of governors meetings are not supplied…
Editorial: Casa Loma needs healthy food options
The college should consider the dietary restrictions and food preferences of all students
Editorial: know the roles of SA candidates
It is up to the students to get informed about Student Association candidates
New $500 deposit fee is too high for students
The new $500 deposit fee is too much to pay three months prior to the start of the school year
Valentine's Day is overrated
Valentine’s Day is a chocolate, rose-covered, commercialized holiday
Toronto's warming centres need to open sooner
Extreme cold weather alerts come and go, and the city’s warming centres should be opened to reflect Canada’s spontaneous weather
A sexual assault policy should already exist: Editorial
In light of an investigation done by the Toronto Star about sexual assaults at Canadian post-secondary institutions, Ontario’s 24 public colleges have finally agreed to create sexual assault policies. The ongoing issue of sexual assault is very common in Canada, but it’s as if this issue is being viewed as new and that now is…
Editorial: Everyone has the right to self-expression
Self expression is an individual’s personal right and freedom. Referring to all aspects of a person’s identity, this experience is a decision made by people who wish to disclose an aspect of their lives regardless of others thoughts and opinions.
Remembrance Day is a time for quiet reflection, not war
The recent murder of Corporal Nathan Cirillo in Ottawa has many Canadians anxious for their safety and calling for greater security measures. His death was undoubtedly a tragedy, however, it is imperative that Canadians do not use isolated incidents like this one to encourage military action, particularly around Remembrance Day. Now is a time for…
Editorial: Voting age should be lowered in Canada
Voter turnout is at an all-time low. Citizens are staying away from the ballot boxes on voting day, seemingly uninterested in who will represent their interests at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government.
Enforcement of unpaid internship laws is essential
The Ministry of Labour’s website lays out the guidelines for what constitutes a legal internship in very clear terms, but how often do students and graduates actually encounter internship options that meet all of these criteria, outside of their school placement programs? Even the most cursory job search will turn up innumerable internships whose descriptions…