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Friday, 26 October 2012 15:25
The Debate: War on Halloween?
Some Ontario schools are banning costumes this Halloween in favour of wearing orange and black. While some schools have banned costumes altogether, others have banned such things as weapons, masks or violent imagery. Reaction is mixed. Social media outlets have seen parents voicing their support for bans on costumes that are basically excuses for Sally…
Friday, 26 October 2012 02:16
The life of a cadaver
“Here lie the remains of those who, in the interests of their fellow man, donated their bodies to health education and research,” reads an epitaph in the University of Toronto section of St. James cemetery. The tombstone marks the final resting place of cadavers used in UofT anatomy labs.
Friday, 19 October 2012 03:29
The Debate: CASINO OR CASIYES?
Last week’s town hall meeting centred on the proposal to build a casino in the city. The casino proposal, which has already seen some billion dollar development plans by private companies, was met with mixed reaction. Opponents claim a casino in Toronto would only benefit ‘the house,’ and increase crime and addiction. Supporters say that…
Friday, 19 October 2012 03:16
Watching the clock
The Clock, created by collage artist Christian Marclay, is a 24-hour movie that tells time using film clips. Example: when it’s 3:23 pm in Toronto, the clip on-screen will somehow reference 3:23 pm. It took Marclay and a team of six assistants three years of work to create The Clock. Massively popular in New York…
Sunday, 14 October 2012 10:03
The Debate: Is privacy in your package?
A recent child pornography case has set a potential privacy precedent in Canada, allowing police to search a person’s home based on possible criminal activity linked to an IP address. Authorities obtained the now convicted criminal’s name and address from the Internet service provider (Bell) who willingly released the info connected to the IP address…
Sunday, 14 October 2012 09:27
So you’ve failed your first midterm: An introduction to Leibniz’s Theodicy
Presumably, any student finding themselves at the University of Toronto has managed to do so through a combination of intellect and fortitude. Possessing such talents, the experience of the first failed exam is a jarring one.
Sunday, 14 October 2012 09:19
What’s Justin a name?
On a cool Thursday night in a banquet hall on the outskirts of Mississauga, Justin Trudeau easily fills a room. He takes the stage to boisterous cheers and faces a familiar barrage of cameras. After announcing his run for the Liberal Party’s leadership last Tuesday, the Trudeau name may once again captivate a generation of…
Thursday, 04 October 2012 05:13
Inside the steam plant
It helps everybody; nobody knows about it. A massively complex operation of millions of working parts. Miles of tubes. Intense heat. Explosive pressure. This is U of T’s Central Steam Plant, located at Russell and Huron Street.
Thursday, 04 October 2012 04:53
The Debate: Bag it or ban it?
A few months ago Toronto City Council voted to ban plastic bags, following a trend throughout several North American cities. On Wednesday Rob Ford’s allied counselors attempted to reopen the debate in city council but fell short of the two-thirds vote needed. Proponents argue that plastic bags are wasteful and unnecessary. Those opposed to the…
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