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Charlotte Kates: An opportunist exploiting the Palestinian cause?

Charlotte Kates: An opportunist exploiting the Palestinian cause?

With Canada and the U.S. designating Samidoun—the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network—as a terrorist organization, attention has shifted to Charlotte Kates, one of its co-founders. Allegations allege that Kates is exploiting the Palestinian cause for her radical agenda, raising questions about her role as a potential grifter

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Gender identity vs. fair play: Finding balance in athletic competitions

Gender identity vs. fair play: Finding balance in athletic competitions

The conversation about transgender athletes, especially transgender women competing in women's sports, has become increasingly polarized in North America. It raises important questions about how we define fairness and inclusion. Can we ensure everyone feels included without putting fairness and safety at risk in competitive sports? It’s

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Why are teens faking rare psychiatric disorders online?

Why are teens faking rare psychiatric disorders online?

In a world where social media dominates our communication and self-identity, a concerning trend has emerged among teens: the rise of faked mental illnesses. What was once a rare phenomenon has snowballed into a digital epidemic fueled by platforms such as TikTok, where the desire for validation and connection

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Embracing obesity as your brand: The fatal flaws of the fat acceptance movement

Embracing obesity as your brand: The fatal flaws of the fat acceptance movement

In today's contentious social climate, the fat acceptance movement emerges as a controversial force, challenging norms and promoting body positivity. As someone who is obese, I appreciate its embrace of diversity, yet I can't ignore the tension between celebrating this diversity and the undeniable health risks

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Rachel Notley’s vision, Danielle Smith’s spotlight: The Cancer Centre saga

Rachel Notley’s vision, Danielle Smith’s spotlight: The Cancer Centre saga

The Calgary Cancer Centre (CCC), also called the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, finally opened to patients on Oct. 28. This impressive $1.4 billion building is now one of the largest comprehensive cancer centres in the world. While the grand opening spotlighted Danielle Smith, former Premier Rachel

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If you were a ghost, how would you haunt people?

If you were a ghost, how would you haunt people?

1. Which piece of furniture would you possess?     A) Recliner     B) Bathtub     C) Desk     D) Rocking chair     E) Piano 2. What's your favourite type of weather?     A) Gentle rain     B) Misty heat     C) Crisp autumn     D) Stormy night     E) Foggy morning 3. Which magical power do you want?

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Witchcraft is making a comeback among GenZ

Witchcraft is making a comeback among GenZ

Interest in witchcraft is on the rise, especially among young people on TikTok. For many, this is not just a passing curiosity. They are genuinely exploring new spiritual paths and seeking personal empowerment through these practices.  Reflecting on history, witchcraft has always been a subject of contention. In ancient times,

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Campus alert: Aggressive laboratory mice roam free

Campus alert: Aggressive laboratory mice roam free

In a surprising turn of events that has left the University of Calgary community on edge, a group of laboratory mice injected with an experimental vaccine has escaped confinement and is now roaming freely on campus. University officials have issued an urgent warning to students and staff, urging them to

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10 signs you’re dating the broke boyfriend

10 signs you’re dating the broke boyfriend

Welcome to the world of the broke boyfriend — a unique species in the dating ecosystem where ambition is optional and adulting is merely a suggestion. It's not just about not having money; it’s an entire mindset. Dating someone like this means being caught in a relentless cycle

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