Day: 1 April 2018
Time to own the word ‘slut’

Time to own the word ‘slut’

JUST THE TIP It’s been 100 years since women got the federal vote in Canada. Then close to 70 years passed by before the criminalization of wife rape and the recognition of “no fault” divorce. Women have come a long way in the past century. And yet there are still...

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Sleep – get it for success

Sleep – get it for success

We know a) that sleep is the most important thing we can do for mental and physical health, and good school/work performance, and b) that most of us don’t get nearly enough. While you sleep: • Your brain recharges • Your cells repair • Your body releases important...

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What do women really want?

What do women really want?

Note: This article is intended as satire and should not be taken seriously on any account. Women are confusing. How are men supposed to know what we really want when we’re constantly having mood swings and never say what we really mean? Here’s a quick list to help you...

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Winnie the Pooh revisited

Winnie the Pooh revisited

With the recent release of the teaser trailer for the Christopher Robin movie, out Aug. 3, we’re dedicating this throwback to one of the first stories our favourite bear got involved in – Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree. But for this retrospective, we’ll be...

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Giant love letter to fans

Giant love letter to fans

From the minds of the BlazBlue and Guilty Gear fighting game franchises, comes this brand new title, based off the famous manga and anime series, Dragon Ball. Dragon Ball FighterZ (pronounced “Fighters”) is a three-on-three fighting game, much like Marvel vs. Capcom...

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Help – coffee is taking over

Help – coffee is taking over

Coffee is becoming my lifeblood. When I was a young warthog, I told myself I would never drink coffee. I saw so many adults, everyone from teachers, my dad, random people I’d see around town, basically addicted to the stuff. They always had it sewed to their hand,...

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Real freedom is no labels

Real freedom is no labels

I don’t know a lot about the struggles of LGBTQ2+ individuals. I just know that Pride week is fun and drag is amazing. But I live with a bisexual woman who had issues with not just society but even the LGBTQ2+ community. After discussing it with other friends who have...

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So close … once again

So close … once again

The mens Ooks hockey team has seen another strong season come to a disappointing close after losing 4-1 in a do-or-die Game 3 final playoff to the MacEwan Griffins last Sunday in the ACAC championships. Griffins goaltender Marc-Olivier Daigle was voted playoff MVP for...

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It’s time to move on …

It’s time to move on …

You don’t know how good you’ve got it until it’s gone. There are things in our lives that are so good, it’s sometimes hard to say good-bye. Saying good-bye to something or someone that provided you with amazing experiences and amazing memories can strengthen you as a...

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Reaching for their goals

Reaching for their goals

The NAIT Ooks men’s and women’s hockey teams have had outstanding seasons. Both squads aspired to take home a championship this year. The teams’ two points leaders, Jake Mykitiuk and Kendra Hanson, participated in that hunt. Mykitiuk, a five-foot-seven, second year...

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