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721 SSMU members answered the spring referendum question, “What should the SSMU focus on?”. Out of these, about two dozen wrote “N/A”, “-“, “abstain”, or some variation on a non-answer, and there were about a dozen answers best categorized as “trolling”. However, that still leaves us with over 600 high-quality suggestions. The answers to “What […]

In my ‘Topics: Queer Cultures’ class, taught by Steven Greenwood, we learned about the myth of progress. It’s the comforting notion that the quality of life for minorities increases with time, as society progresses towards a rational, equitable ideal. We are better than the barbarians of our past. This myth has two ramifications, first dismissing […]

I’ve become known at Legislative Council (LC) for my succinct answers to the ‘Motion Template’ prompts, often to the frustration of other councillors. It’s the line I draw between respecting the norms of the assembly (having a template) and my personal philosophy about empowering rather than restraining a governing body. But I wanted to elaborate […]

These are my initial thoughts reading the proposed revisions to the Policy Concerning the Rights of Students with Disabilities, as presented at Senate for information on January 15th. It will be approved by Senate later this semester. A Broad Look Revisions to the Policy About Disabilities (my name for the policy, which has changed name […]

Bill 21 is an act that forbids many civil servants, including police officers, teachers, and government lawyers , from wearing religious symbols. The Act directly impacts all religious individuals who wear religious symbols – kippahs, turbans, hijabs, and more. However, the stakes are especially significant for Muslim women. As of November 22, 100 per cent […]