Ever wondered why you should watch a bunch of cars going in circles at an average speed of 200-220 km/hr? Well, first of all, they do not go around circles, the tracks are critically crafted, with every turn testing the drivers’ talents. Second of all, […]
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Opinion: Circus artists train like elite athletes. We still refuse to treat them that way
We are strangely selective about what counts as a sport. Put a gymnast on a floor and the public immediately recognizes discipline, danger and elite performance. Put an aerialist in the air, whether on straps, hoop or flying pole, and many will not hesitate to […]
Opinion: AI is gonna kill us, but its not going to involve nukes or robots
In February of this year, Regina and the RM of Sherwood first started talking about bringing an AI data centre into town. At a glance, it seems rather innocent- just a building full of humming circuits churning through ones and zeroes. But, are we comfortable […]
Opinion: Technology is stealing childhood and I’m watching it happen in my own home
I used to believe technology could be a fun, harmless way to keep my child entertained. A few videos here, some games there, and I told myself it was just modern parenting. Now, as the parent of a four-year-old who is effectively addicted to screens, […]
Opinion: Canadiens should retire Price’s jersey number
Zero. That’s how many Montreal Canadiens players with retired jersey numbers have not won a cup. But if there is someone who deserves to break that trend, it’s legendary goalie Carey Price. Price has the accolades to prove he deserves to have his “31” hanging […]
Opinion: Sask. is not that bad, it might even be underrated
From international travel vloggers to Regina residents, many people have a problem with Saskatchewan. “It’s too flat, there’s nothing to do, ” are common complaints made by people who would rather be somewhere else. Perhaps the grass is greener on the other side of […]
Opinion: The “Divine Feminine” is Misogyny Repackaged
These influencers are colloquially known as “trad-wives”: women dancing around their farmhouses with raw milk and biblical diets, preaching that the “Divine Feminine Energy” which allowed them to quit their jobs did so by attracting a “provider” who embraces his masculine.
Opinion: Disney bites poison apple of corporate greed and kills the magic
At this point in my life I have many questions for Disney: why do you keep making crappy live-action films? Where did all the magic go? And most of all, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!? Judging by the confusing narratives and poorly written dialogue from Disney’s […]
Opinion: Bridgerton Sells Progressivism While Reinforcing Old Gender Norms
Popular culture’s fascination with the Bridgerton TV show lies in the production’s ability to disguise regressive gender dynamics under glossy modern takes. Audiences are initially immersed into the show’s fictional aristocracy, a softened version of the regency era, where the constraints of women seem less […]
Opinion: Morocco being named AFCON champions was the right move, why did it take so long?
History was rewritten yesterday when Morocco was awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title, a ruling which overturned Senegal’s chaotic victory in January. The new verdict has awarded Morocco its first African title since 1976, while denying Senegal the chance to win its second […]
