Last week, University of Toronto President Meric Gertler was informed that there are multiple students enrolled in the university. The long-time university president came under fire recently for his lack of action on fossil fuel divestment. In an exclusive interview with a correspondent for The Strand, he was asked to comment on student opposition to […]
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In a surprise move last Sunday, The Strand’s Opinions Editor, Olivia Dziwak, confirmed in an interview with The Strand’s Opinions Editor, Olivia Dziwak, that opinions are now facts. This announcement was made in light of extreme pressure from the University of Toronto, in a move commonly referred to as “the end of term.” “We’ve looked at
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The harsh clack of your keyboard, dredging another essay from the well of Good Enough. The sting of the sunrise, piercing your eyes as you desperately try to format that data table and stop getting error messages. The cold hand on your shoulder grasping you from beyond this mortal coil, pulling you into a carnival
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Nighttime. A father sits on his young daughter’s bed. She is snuggled under the covers, blinking innocently. Soft light. Crickets chirp. Father: All right, Sally, time for your bedtime story. Tonight’s is “The Tale of the Four Circles.” Are you listening, Sally? It’s a very important story. Sally: Oh yes, Father, I’m listening! Sally’s bright
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That’s good. Oh? Mine was pretty good too, thanks for asking.
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So, it’s the end of another night out, and you come home. That’s right: alone. Again. Maybe you talked to one woman, maybe you talked to 20, but something just isn’t clicking! All you walk away with is a decent conversation, and we know that’s not enough. And listen, we also know this can’t be because
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Ever find yourself walking down St. George when you feel the urge and are unsure of where to turn? Do you look frantically back and forth between the intimidating Bahen Centre and Engineering Annex, knowing your decision about where to leak the lizard could mean either despair and suffering or a trip to a hidden
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It’s almost time, folks. The moment you’re not really waiting for but would rather pay attention to than that essay you’ve put off until “tomorrow.” The 88th Academy Awards: it’s a time of excitement, for some people! Apparently. Some are flocking to theatres to see the films nominated for an Oscar, while others have the
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It’s that time of year when people get really into the outcome of award shows. In their current incarnation, however, the Oscars and Golden Globes lack some integral categories. So, when watching in February, take note of these newly-added yet vital awards. Actor Least Likely To Win “Best Actor” Despite Numerous Past Nominations: Leonardo DiCaprio
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Morning dawns grey and grainy like the dregs at the bottom of my coffee mug. I wipe my hand across my brow, with the prospect of another daily commute staring me down like the impassive face of a fare inspector when you’re a nickel short of that sweet $3.25 mark. I glance at the file,
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