By Andrew Kemle, Nov. 29 2017 —
Lately, online discussions surrounding social justice issues have featured pejorative or derogatory phrases like “social justice warrior,” “regressive leftist” or even the alt-right’s favorite word, “cuck.” Even right-wing news outlets like Breitbart and … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, November 9 2017 —
Most people support combating workplace harassment and bullying. No one wants to spend a significant portion of their life in a cubicle- or classroom-shaped hell. And since workplace harassment disproportionately affects women, gender … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, March 21 2017 —
Motion 103 (M103) has been a contentious topic among many Canadians. M103 is a private member’s motion condemning “Islamophobia and all forms of systemic racism and religious discrimination” while also seeking to establish … Read the rest
Re: 2017 Students’ Union Election Supplement
I’d like to preface this by saying that I’m all for democracy. It’s the smartest stupid idea we as a human race have ever come up with (and will remain such until we decide … Read the rest
I am writing in response to Andrew Kemle’s Nov.15 article urging young Canadians to vote. Although I appreciate and support the point that he made, I would disagree that 39.4 per cent of the votes equates for our current government … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, November 15 2016 —
On Nov. 8, the United States elected Donald Trump — a populist who utilized divisive rhetoric throughout his campaign — as their 45th president. This year’s voter turnout also reached a 20-year low … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, November 1 2016 —
In a span of less than a month the University of Calgary has seen two separate controversies regarding distribution of hateful material. Anti-Muslim posters were found around campus on Oct. 6. And the … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, January 12, 2016 —
The University of Calgary student body often seems oblivious to the pressing issues surrounding it. Debate and calls for change on both issues at home and abroad are rare.
But if students want … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, December 1 2015 —
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, because it’s apparently so good it skips the first three, is a purported space opera from the mind of director and screenwriter George Lucas, also known … Read the rest
By Andrew Kemle, November 19, 2015 —
People can make careers solely out of criticizing political correctness. And to be fair, they often have a point.
Yale professor Erika Christakis recently argued in favour of allowing offensive Halloween costumes so … Read the rest
