On Dec. 31, columnist Leah McLaren published a piece in the Globe and Mail titled, “My New Year’s Resolution? No more red meat.” Underneath the headline the kicker read, “But don’t get me wrong, I have no interest in becoming a vegetarian.”

Recent tests run by scientists from the University of California, Berkeley show that toxins released by cigarette smoke can pose a danger when they linger on clothing and furniture, BBC News reported Feb. 9.

Anyone remember the “Stop the TV Tax” and “Local Television Matter” ads that flooded the airwaves and papers a few months back? While these displays have now mercifully abated, they perfectly demonstrate the inanity of Canada’s regulatory system.

The idea of giving merit pay to teachers is slowly gaining momentum in the United States, the Globe and Mail reported Feb. 5.
The shift toward providing outstanding educators with raises or bonuses comes as a result of U.S. President Barack Obama’s education reforms.

Last Sunday stars brought out their stilettos, bow ties and sky-high geometric glittering headpieces to mark the 52nd annual Grammy awards. Now, correct me if I’m wrong, but from what I understand this system is supposed to be in place to award and celebrate the best music of the year.

Women’s studies programs are on the outs at many Canadian universities—and for good reason, the National Post wrote in an editorial Jan. 26.
The Post’s editorial calls women’s studies programs “angry, divisive and dubious” and suggests many are changing their titles to appear less contentious.

In the election for the 2010-11 AMS executive, Team Chowdhury-Hartley-Rudnicki (CHR)’s strong candidates and extensive preparation give them the edge.
The Journal’s Editorial Board voted 12-10 in favour of endorsing CHR.

In many ways, a generation is judged by the T.V. shows it advances.The easygoing ’70s ushered in a wave of political activism, boasting shows with underlying messages like M*A*S*H. This was closely followed by the wholesome air of the ’80s, characterized by shows like Cheers and The Brady Bunch.

Liberal Member of Parliament Gerry Byrne of Newfoundland and Labrador wants the federal government to investigate an unusual question of terrorism, the Globe and Mail reported Jan. 26.
Byrne has suggested that the pie thrown at Fisheries Minister Gail Shea during a speech she delivered in Burlington on Monday constitutes an act of terrorism on the part of PETA, the animal rights group that has claimed responsibility for the tofu-cream pie toss.

During AMS Assembly on Jan. 21, a majority voted against a motion proposing that the Society donate $0.10 to relief efforts in Haiti for each ballot cast in the upcoming AMS executive elections.

As I drove towards the train station in Ottawa on Sunday, coming back to Kingston after a brief stint at home, my dad asked me how my search for summer jobs was going, reminding me that summer was a mere three months away. He then asked me how my search for a Masters program was going, reminding me that my last application is due in a few weeks.

It seems like every week we’re reminded of Twitter’s ever-growing relevance to the way we communicate, and usually in the same breath as how distracted and numb it’s making its users.
From the 2008 Mumbai attacks to the first photo of US Airways Flight 1549’s landing in the Hudson River last year, Twitter has become a big part of the news media.

The Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS)’s first Equity Commissioner, Sarah Jacobs, resigned from her position at the Dec. 3 ASUS assembly.
The position was created last winter to encourage education on equity and diversity issues within the Faculty of Arts and Science.