Mike Davies, Editor-in-Chief Ω It always saddens me to hear that a young person has taken his or her own life. But for some reason it always makes me less sad than angry. I decided to explore why that is — why sorrow isn’t the primary emotion I feel when I hear that another child … Continue reading
Mike Davies, Editor-in-Chief Ω Next week TRU puts on their annual celebration of multiculturalism and cultural education known as International Days. For those of you who have never experienced the event, I seriously suggest you get out to a few of the events and workshops (as many as you can) and see what this is … Continue reading
Cory Hope, Arts and Entertainment Editor Ω When nature calls, it’s really hard not to answer. Whether you’re on a hot date, in the middle of an exam, on the bus, or having a pint with some friends, some things just need to get done. As someone who has personally needed to go in the … Continue reading
Mike Davies, Editor-in-Chief Ω Thanks to the Canadian University Endowment Fund (CUEF) and a little creative budgeting, The Omega was able to send not only myself and our business manager (as was the case every other year) but also six other dedicated aspiring journalists to the Canadian University Press (CUP) National Conference (NASH) being held … Continue reading
Cory Hope, Arts and Entertainment Editor Ω Every January I find myself unable to avoid Top Ten lists from the previous year, and the winners are never any of the ones that I would have chosen. Rather than join in the top ten in the traditional fashion (you know, making a top ten list myself), … Continue reading
Brendan Kergin, News Editor Ω I’ve been able to bottle it up until now. It has been boiling in the background, but I but a lid on it and let it be. But now — now you’ve done it. No, it’s not the US Thanksgiving’s Day NFL debacle. And it’s not really the Grey Cup … Continue reading
Mike Davies, Editor-in-Chief Ω I sincerely hope you had a cheerful, relaxing break between semesters and that you are ready to go for another round of assigned readings, group projects, research papers and exams. I spent the break working on our website (theomega.ca), a bit on the physical layout as well as getting our staff … Continue reading
Mike Davies, Editor-in-Chief Ω Every year I look forward — in a cynical, perverse kind of way — to seeing how many Americans take consumerism so seriously that they gamble their own health in hopes of getting a deal on a luxury item (or ten) on what they affectionately refer to as “Black Friday.” They … Continue reading
Daron Mark, Omega Contributor Ω NDP MP Pat Martin made headlines for dropping an F-bomb while seated in the House of Commons last week, but he did it without uttering a word. Referring to the Conservative government’s new infatuation with closing debate on major pieces of legislation very quickly he tweeted “(expletive) disgrace.” While some … Continue reading
Mike Davies, Editor-in-Chief Ω Every time the RCMP issue a warning to the public that another violent offender is being released back into society it makes me a little angrier. Let me first say that I completely believe in people getting a second chance after making mistakes in life, and that rehabilitation of offenders should … Continue reading
