Peel needs more all-day schools
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by John Evans in Opinion
TANISHA DU VERNEY
SENIOR REPORTER
In 2010 all day kindergarten was put into effect thanks to the provincial government.
All day kindergarten has many parents jumping for joy. No more daycare means money in their pockets in time for the post-recession recovery.
The Toronto Sun reported that Premier Dalton McGuinty released a list of almost 600 schools in Ontario that in September will offer full-day learning.
However, for parents on my block, it looks like it’s back to the recession for us.
Of 235 schools in Peel, only 20 have been chosen to offer full day learning.
Last… [Continue reading]
Unwanted: Canadian Forces recruiters
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by John Evans in Opinion
KAVEH KHAZRA
NEWS EDITOR
I’ve become increasingly aware of the army’s presence in my life. I walk by two enormous on-campus ads daily. I have laid out their full-page ads in the Et Cetera. Of the past eight issues, six of them have had full-page ads from the Canadian Forces. I am exposed to their television and radio commercials.
Between January 2009 and March 2010, the Canadian Forces have spent roughly $252,000 on advertisements in Ontario colleges and universities alone.
Let’s face it, we live in a world of branding, and when an advertiser decides to invest in… [Continue reading]
Female role models need more attention
Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by katelynmccallion in Opinion
What is happening to our female role models? Looking at the newspapers and magazines covers all I see is the latest Hollywood starlets. Not only are they over hyped, over-sexed, and over airbrushed but they also lack substance all together.
Canadian artists are constantly being overshadowed by American socialites and starlets that are so drunk they can barely stay on their feet, or who decide to get so much plastic surgery that they can’t move their face. These are the role models that young Canadian girls are exposed to while real idols are over-shadowed.
Humber alone has produced… [Continue reading]
New app promotes cheating
Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by zahure in Opinion
JOANA DRAGHICI
NEWS EDITOR
He may have soiled his squeaky-clean image and lost the trust of his wife, but Tiger Woods’ sexcapades have at least one use – they are being used to market a new technology which may make it easier for cheaters to get away with their infidelities.
Though it seems applications like iPhone’s TigerMail, created to make infidelity easier to hide, will make the idea of a monogamous relationship increasingly unrealistic, it can’t be all bad.
This app could have come in handy not long ago, when I made a mistake that changed… [Continue reading]
Reduce first, recycle later
Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by zahure in Opinion
KRISTEN SMITH
LIFE EDITOR
Change in lifestyle needed for green revolution to have tangible impact on the environment
Last summer I fell in love.
I spent the summer volunteering on an organic farm in Flamborough, Ont. It was a decision based entirely on whim – I was presented with an interesting opportunity and in a moment of unrest I went with it. I only planned on being there a week or two, but ended up staying more than a month and returning throughout the summer break whenever I had spare time. A born and bred city… [Continue reading]
Relief still needed, more than ever
Posted on 17. Mar, 2010 by zahure in Opinion
KATELYN MCCALLION
SENIOR REPORTER
Every time you look at the newspaper there’s a new headline about an earthquake causing serious damage and killing hundreds of people. It started with Haiti and Chile and now another one in Turkey. With earthquakes happening so frequently it’s easy to get overwhelmed and not know how to help out.
In a Toronto Star article, an expert said the world sees 134 earthquakes a year, most ranging from a magnitude of 6.0 to a 6.9. He stated that we’ve experienced about 40 earthquakes this year and that this number is normal.
The… [Continue reading]
Faux-tan a fashion faux pas
Posted on 17. Mar, 2010 by zahure in Opinion
MELISSA HAYES
A&E EDITOR
Cosmetic benefits of a suntan not worth the harmful health effects
Spring is in the air. It’s almost time to ditch the heavy winter layers in favour of the lighter, skin-baring variety. But as my wardrobe lightens up, and body parts that haven’t seen the light of day since the temperatures started dipping are suddenly on display, I won’t succumb to the pressure of turning my skin a buttery, summery brown.
I’m not saying I don’t appreciate a good suntan – I’ll be the first to admit that I love the beachy, carefree… [Continue reading]
Race labels insensitive, identity more complex
Posted on 17. Mar, 2010 by zahure in Opinion
ALICEA KNOTT
LIFE REPORTER
Identity and race are two of the most complex issues in our society.
As a person of African descent, my identity is largely unknown. My ancestors’ history, prior to their arrival on the Caribbean island of Jamaica, remains a mystery.
As a young child, I knew I was Jamaican, I knew I was black. That was enough.
But what does ‘black’ really mean?
This is a question I’m still wondering.
As I grew up, I discovered more about my family history. My father is of mixed ancestry. His family was… [Continue reading]
Remember St. Patrick when you raise a pint on his day
Posted on 16. Mar, 2010 by John Evans in Opinion
RJ RILEY
SPORTS EDITOR
The only day of the year it is patriotic for the Irish to have a pint is St. Patrick’s Day. Oh and there was a parade too.
The 23rd annual Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday March 14 included 17 floats, one for each of Ireland’s counties.
On this wet afternoon, I spoke the Kildare county float flag bearer. He noted, laughing, that he would be heading to the pub after the parade. I asked him why and he told me it was just what the Irish do.
Separated parents’ new partners bring fear, conflict
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by Archivist in Opinion
TANISHA DU VERNEY
SENIOR REPORTER
Introducing someone to your child can be as hard on your ex
as it can be on the child and should be done with consideration
Divorce and separation can be a difficult situation for anyone. Beginning a new relationship or getting re-married can be hard to deal with not only for your ex but for your children too.
Recently I have been put in this situation. My child’s father and I broke up and he moved on to continue a new relationship with someone else.
I was enraged that he had… [Continue reading]
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