HPV in NL?

Should a free HPV vaccine be available to young males of NL?

By Samm Joyy

The Human Papillomavirus, otherwise referred to as HPV, is known as the most commonly spread sexually transmitted disease. With over 100 different types, it is mainly transmitted through skin-to-skin contact and sexual intercourse. It is estimated that over 75 per cent of sexually active Canadian men will contract HPV in their lifetime.

Defending one’s honour

Shafia trial strikes up honour killing controversy

By Crystal Cline

The defence argued tragic accident, the prosecutors argued honour killing. What to believe? The jury of 11 Canadian citizens weighed in this past Sunday: Mohammad Shafia, 58, an Afghan businessman, his wife Tooba Mohammad Yahya, 42, and their son Hamed, 21, have all been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Shafia’s daughters Sahar, 17, Zainab, 19, and Geeti, 13, and...

CBC under ideological attack

If Conservatives cut CBC funding, Canadian identity will suffer

By Dave Swanson — The Link (B.C. Institute of Technology)

BURNABY, B.C. (CUP) — When you ask what defines Canada, what iconic symbols come to mind? You may picture Granville Street during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics—a sea of polite folks dressed as red-maple-leaf-caped crusaders. Maybe you see a bearded hockey player raising Lord Stanley’s Cup. You might even conjure up the image of a resourceful beaver perched on his dam....

Better safe than sorry

MUN’s closure policy puts students in a bind

By John Michael Bennett

Snow-storm closures can be a tricky business for any establishment. It is clear that a lot of factors are at play, particularly when closing down a university such as Memorial.

The red light district

Sex trade debate hits Supreme Court

By Crystal Cline

Downtown Eastside Sex Workers United Against Violence Society has been arguing for the past four years to change Canada’s sex trade laws. They’ve been suggesting that the current laws violate Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Opposite of the Opposition

What the last few months, and the next, could mean for the NDP

By Michael Cook

If last week was any indication, the Liberal Party of Canada doesn't intend to go down as “the third party.” From choosing a young, new party president, to supporting the legalization of marijuana, the Liberals, at least on the surface, are attempting to show voters that major and positive change is coming.

Standard sizes not small enough?

PLUS Model Magazine states that plus sizes start at size six

By Samm Joyy

Model agencies around the world thrive on tiny bodies and beautiful women, but have they taken it too far yet again?

Education should be a national priority

By Michael Walsh

In Newfoundland and Labrador successive governments have listened to the calls of students and their families, working to make high quality post-secondary education (PSE) more accessible.

Canada’s toy solider

Heroes Force action figures hit store shelves

By Crystal Cline

American pop culture has undoubtedly overpowered Canadian TV shows, books, and toys. How often do you hear Are you Afraid of the Dark or Degrassi being discussed over Glee or House? If your answer is never, I would have to agree.

Touchdown for Tebow

Football player new type of role model for kids

By Crystal Cline

Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos quarterback, first exploded to national attention when he quarterbacked the University of Florida Gators to two National Championships in his four years on campus. Since the beginning of his career, Tebow has always been very public regarding his faith and values.

Parking wars

Goodbye Health Science Parking tickets

By Crystal Cline

There’s almost nothing worse than finding out a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. When this happened to me, everything began spinning in my mind. Will he be OK? Did the surgery go well? How long will chemo take? Does he have a “good” cancer or a “bad” cancer? The last thing on my mind was, “is there enough...

Death of Kim Jong Il sparks uncertain fate

By Crystal Cline

The next few months will be ones to remember as nations around the world watch Kim Jong Un take control of North Korea's fate.

Don’t hibernate, get active

With a little determination, you can shed those extra holiday pounds

By Crystal Cline

Gluttony, that horrible little word, is tossed around a lot during this time of year. It manifests in Aunt Jenny’s mint-chocolate Nanaimo bars, mom’s holiday punch, and the umpteen bottles of white wine you chased down Christmas dinner with, and always results in some unwanted winter weight.

Copyright? More like copy wrong

Why SOPA threatens the internet

By James Wilson — The Argosy

I don't usually comment on American politics. Sure, what they do down there affects Canada somewhat directly, but I generally take the stand that what they do with their country is their business.

Risky business

Unplowed sidewalks mean danger to walkers

By Samm Joyy

Over the period of one night, Newfoundland broke the Nov. 24, 1972 snowfall record with the build-up of approximately 30 centimetres of snow. Ill-equipped and uncomfortable with the precipitation, most of St. John’s was closed down, but now that the shock is over we are left with white mountains and sloppy slush at our feet.