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Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:00
Romney’s spoiled predestination
In the 16th century, the Protestant theologian John Calvin put forward the controversial idea of predestination. We are born predestined for either salvation or damnation, and that’s that. No number of good deeds or displays of piety can change that outcome.
Thursday, 02 February 2012 10:00
Firewalled gardens of academia
What used to be an ivory tower has now become a “gated database,” according to a recent editorial for The Atlantic. The target is JSTOR, a company which digitizes scholarship for convenient use by universities and other such academic institutions, and its banner is “Free the Research!” The author of the piece, Laura McKenna, argues…
Thursday, 26 January 2012 10:00
Tinker Sailor Soldier Spy
On the evening of November 14, 2006, a Russian agent who called himself Paul William Hampel was arrested at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. In his possession were the iconic hallmarks of globetrotting espionage; forged papers, thousands of dollars in various currencies, a shortwave radio, and multiple cellphones with password-protected SIM cards.
Thursday, 08 December 2011 10:00
The List
Day 13 of the Advent calendar means it’s time to prepare for more than just the second coming of a failed mark in PHY101. It’s also the last chance before the New Year to show our appreciation for some special members of the U of T community. The following people have made this publishing season…
Thursday, 20 October 2011 10:00
Occupy Occupy Toronto
To Englebrook Old Boys’ Association, Merlot Appreciation Society, and the Toronto Polo Club
Thursday, 20 October 2011 10:00
As much a forum as a protest
If the aspirations of Toronto’s Occupy movement appear ambiguous in media coverage, what should be clear is that this ongoing demonstration signifies the viability and potential of public participatory democracy. By placing so much emphasis on its unorthodox leadership and decision making process, the importance of the movement’s fluidity is obscured. For me, the occupation…
Friday, 14 October 2011 10:00
Our new look
This week’s issue published with an updated design that reflects the relevancy and identity of the newspaper in its 34th year. After digging through the archives and various paraphernalia of the publication, the editorial staff had a series of discussions on how to incorporate the newspaper’s intrinsic elements into a contemporary aesthetic. These deliberations resulted…
Thursday, 22 September 2011 10:00
House reorganization
Under the proposed Conservative plan the House of Commons will increase in size from 309 to 338 seats with 18 going to Ontario, seven to British Columbia and five to Alberta. These are the three provinces that have seen their population growth outstrip their representation. Opponents argue that this would result in Quebec losing influence…
Thursday, 15 September 2011 10:00
Summer of Discontent
This summer, like many before it, we enjoyed a cinematic drought. There were a few kickers (Tree of Life, Attack the Block), but almost everything left us feeling unsatisfied.
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