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Peace, democracy and the cost of intervention in Venezuela
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Peace, democracy and the cost of intervention in Venezuela

What does peace look like when it arrives in the form of sanctions and soldiers? In Venezuela the United States (U.S.) says it is defending democracy. Yet the reality happening on the country tells a far more complicated story about power sovereignty and who gets to decide a nation’

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English degrees: Where you learn all the workforce skills you need and more
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English degrees: Where you learn all the workforce skills you need and more

While many people see an English degree as simply reading, there is so much more to it than that, and the things learned are invaluable to one’s future. When I was a kid, my answer to the question, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” was

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Some of you have never worked on your communication skills (and it shows)
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Some of you have never worked on your communication skills (and it shows)

Alright, I may be biased in this opinion because I am, in fact, a Communications and Media Studies major, but I’ve noticed an alarming trend in classmates outside the realm of communications or media: most of them don’t know how to communicate properly.  Now, I’m not saying

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ICE offices in Canada: When does America’s problem become ours?
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ICE offices in Canada: When does America’s problem become ours?

The United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) agency has been the focal point of controversy and concern within the U.S. as thousands of Americans are detained, injured or killed. Aside from our empathetic human nature, those of us outside of the U.S. can’t help but wonder

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Did you hear what happened at the Campus Food Bank?
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Did you hear what happened at the Campus Food Bank?

Nothing, that’s what! And that’s the problem. Well… it’s not nothing, but it’s less something than it should be. Since I began volunteering at our Students' Union Campus Food Bank, short as that time has been, I’ve realized there isn’t nearly as much

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Why you need to abandon cringe culture
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Why you need to abandon cringe culture

Have you ever seen something so awkward that you had to step away, turn off the video or scroll past it? Or maybe you stuck around and laughed at the video, mocking the person within it alongside fellow viewers in the comments?  Did you ever think about why that was

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The importance of legal literacy and how to improve it
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The importance of legal literacy and how to improve it

In an uncertain climate of political discourse, it is more important than ever to understand how law works in your everyday life. From traffic light regulations to your right to education, law is in everything and you deserve to understand it.  Legal literacy may seem like an intimidating concept, but

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Alright, let’s talk about the gay hockey show
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Alright, let’s talk about the gay hockey show

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Heated Rivalry.  In a hockey town like Calgary, there’s only one show on everyone’s mind. Heated Rivalry, created by Jacob Tierney, premiered on Nov. 28th, 2025, as a Crave original. Tierney, known for Letterkenny and Shoresy, also took on the Herculean task

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Will people let the students finally be?
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Will people let the students finally be?

The beginning of the second semester is finally here, and it is exceedingly important for students to find time to relax and regenerate to their prime selves through “unproductive” activities amidst the hustle and bustle.  While people disagree on certain strategies, it turns out that activities many deem “unproductive” are

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Defend your major: In the good name of political science
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Defend your major: In the good name of political science

Political science students are, like many Arts majors, often met with doubt and concern in their choice of subject. However, political science is a broad-reaching and ever-relevant topic, and I will not waver in the confidence that I hold for it.  I spent this past summer splitting my

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