A take on the resignation of a former NAACP leader Last week Monday, Rachel Dolezal, president of the Spokane, Washington branch for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), announced her resignation amid a furor of media coverage erupting from an interview with Dolezal’s parents. They claimed their […]

An investigation of intelligence in the modern age The above headline refers to most of the world’s 155 million college students and 600 million seniors. Maybe it doesn’t apply to you or your grandparents. Is it fair or accurate, though, to generalize widespread ignorance when both categories think they’re so […]

The benefits of keeping a daily journal Online social networks, in their short history, have mainly been concerned with breaking news and the latest events in one’s circle of friends. Yet, as generations emerge that spend larger portions of time on these networks, some websites are now becoming treasure troves […]

The world’s fastest train under development When inventor and entrepreneur Elon Musk first proposed the idea to built a 760 mph train in August 2013, the idea seemed like something for a futuristic utopia. After all, it would shrink the distance required to travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco […]

Pope Francis wades into climate debate Pope Francis made waves last week by wading into the public discourse on the current climate crisis. His statements come from his second encyclical, a document addressed to the entire Catholic Church and beyond, which was released by the Vatican on June 18. Titled […]

Rules of the road for intrepid road-trippers Well, it’s officially summer. For some, that means beach-side cottages, seemingly endless festivals, and sizzling-hot BBQs. Others may prefer to spend their time on the soccer pitch or under the starry night sky next to a roaring fire. For me, however, nothing can […]

Random Police checks may not be entirely based on race. Carding is “the act of recording information received during community engagements, allowing officers to routinely stop people in the street and collect information about them,” according to City News. Deputy Police Chief Peter Sloly reported to CBC News that the […]

New OVC Dean announced Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has appointed its newest dean. A June 12 news release welcomed Prof. Jeff Wichtel, alumnus of Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) in P.E.I. The mixed animal veterinarian and board-certified theriogenologist brings a wealth of experience to the position, including a residency at […]

A look at how the new bill is reinvigorating the privacy discussion in the United States The USA FREEDOM Act was approved by a 67 to 32 margin vote by the Senate on June 2. Later that evening, it was officially enacted as President Barack Obama signed it into law. […]