Vuvuzela: horn of the Devil
I don’t mind hearing the roar of the fans after a goal, or the songs they sing when they are winning a match. But why are vuvuzelas constantly being blown?
Pride more than a parade.
In Canada, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people have fought long and hard for and have won many of the same legal rights as heterosexual citizens. For many Canadians, Pride celebrations are just a reason to party and to have fun.
The great G8 (and G20) debate
With the Summits just weeks away, and over a billion dollars in taxpayer money funding the thing, The Runner decided to weigh in if this is just one big circle jerk or a meeting of the utmost importance
The cost of MP Hiebert
Teachers are losing their jobs all over B.C., the world is in a global recession, our health care system is begging for more money to keep up with demand and still, Hiebert, Conservative MP for South Surrey – White Rock – Cloverdale, was able to rack up an expense account of $637,093.
Dancing with the stars: No fear for the underdog?
Natsumi Oye looks at the underdog effect in Dancing with the Stars.
Get-up-and-go! Try something new this summer
Share By Denny Hollick [Coordinating editor] Now that the spring semester is over, many of you may have chosen to take a light course load, or might be taking the Summer off all together. Either way, many people choose to take the Summer to work, save up some cash, or loaf around. That being said, [...]
HST meets Democracy
The Liberals have told us the implementation of the HST is a done deal. The opposition has told us that we have a voice and we can call for a repeal, but how does the fight against the HST really work?
Video games lead to crime? Only if you’re stupid
Can video games depicting crime really be blamed for real life criminals? Only if you’re an idiot, says Christopher Poon.
Rant: The random phone calls to retail stores
Ryan Keigher talks about the odds and ends of the retail world.
Lack of energy in your sexual relationships? Try this…
Hey! Guess what! You can lose weight and you don’t even have to exercise! The Dr. Bernstein diet advertises medically safe weight loss with no need to exercise. This is the perfect solution for those people out there who struggle with their image, but stubbornly refuse to get up and exercise.
Examining the media’s examination of the seal hunt
This is Matt, the Runner’s political columnist. This week he examines the media’s portrayal of the hotly debated seal hunt.
No fundings for birth control
This is Matt, the Runner’s political columnist. Matt thinks that political agenda’s should take a back seat to women and children’s rights.
It’s time to appreciate what we have: Earth Hour
For those of you who don’t know, and so probably didn’t participate, Earth Hour happened on Sat. Mar. 27th, at 8:30 p.m. At this time, for one hour, millions of people all over the world turned off their lights at home and at work, as a statement against climate change. This movement started out in Australia in 2007, and has since spread worldwide, with hundreds of millions of people in 4,000 cities of 88 countries participating in 2009.
Canadians get ripped off by big companies
Denny Hollick talks price-fixing, cross border transactions and big companies generally sucking.
Want to talk to government? Too bad
This is Matt, the Runner’s political columnist. He is not happy that P.M. Harper is making even more effort to censor free speech and the media.
Rant: Please learn to drive…seriously!
I drive a lot! I drive to and from work, to and from school, when I am going to hang out with friends and so on. I drive regular city streets, highways and freeways. Let’s just say that I have grown many pet peeves from driving often. I am not a driving expert, but I know my place on the road. And unless you are being an absolute jerk to me, then I let you know your place on the road; that is typically behind me until you learn to back off.
How real is real? Reality television is here to stay
Natsumi Oye dissects reality television and why we need it.
Spring break at Kwantlen: No miami beach?
Well, it’s the third week back from the luxurious Olympic “reading break,” and I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m still hung over.
BC’s working poor : How do you do it?
Kwantlen student Hailey Lawrence looks at a different type of poor, the working poor.
Yay or Nay? Changing O’ Canada because it’s sexist
Should Canadians change their national anthem to ensure equality?
In the mind of a speed dater
Todd Easterbrook tries his hand at speed dating, and has a few suggestions for next time.
Student election gets dirty
This is Matt, the Runner’s political columnist. He thinks dirty politicking is just plain dirty.
So many dates, just enough time
We’ve all been involved, at some point or another, in the savvy unpredictable rat race called the dating world. Whether it’s at a coffee shop, bar, nightclub or even over the net, the realm of dating can seem like a zoo—an animalistic romp, sifting through appear-ances, personalities, and compatibility.
Going for Gold: Your guide to Olympic drinking
If you’re like one of the many… whom am I kidding? If you’re a person, and not some weird reading machine or something, then you plan to drink over the Olympics, probably under the guise of celebration or team spirit.