OPINIONS

“Neutrality” is never apolitical, and oppression is not political opinion

The pressure to immediately immerse yourself into university as a first-year student is overwhelming. Combined with the recent rise in discussions around finding and creating identity, the compulsion to conform is enormous. I care deeply about my heritage as a Taiwanese immigrant, but I’ve yet to discover a comfortable community ...

Gertler's shameless greenwashing

The importance of thinking more carefully about our language

Implementing an all-campus smoking ban will ensure the safety of the UofT community, and help the university to move away from policies that contribute to climate change and increasing levels of greenhouse gases. Let us see whether the university will rise to the challenge.

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Debate arises following Ontario Liberals’ vote to maintain lower minimum wage for liquor servers   At first glance, the provincial Liberals’ new legislation seems like a win for the labour movement. With policies from equal pay for part-time employees, to the creation of a 17-week leave for victims of sexual ...

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River Pereira provides insight on updating traditions and the importance of visibility

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