Author: The Other Press
The Other Press, Douglas College's student newspaper since 1976. Articles, insight and updates from the New West and Coquitlam campuses.
The longevity of long-distance
Two semesters, half a summer, and countless ferry rides later, and weâve managed to close that distance.
Analysis: Jagmeet Singh wins NDP leadership in historic victory
“He strikes the right chord with the population.” – former candidate Guy Caron
New Port Moody councillor elected on promise to protect park
“Itâs a really nice place, it would be a shame to see it go.â – Justin Walls
Toronto doctor awarded $100k to continue mental health research
âWe want to find evidence that proves itâs not all in your head,â Dr. Benjamin Goldstein
Advanced education minister meets student representatives
âIt was a good intro-type meeting,â Simka Marshall, chair of the BCFS executive committee
TERFs are the worst
Many radical second-wave feministsâcolloquially called TERFs, for trans-exclusionary radical feministsâclaimed that because trans women âarenât born women,â they cannot understand the kind of subjection ârealâ women experience. This thought process is echoed in many of Vancouverâs shelters refusal to provide resources to trans women.
More needs to be done in Myanmar
Not only is the way that Myanmar is being dealt with completely unacceptable, I believe it also shows the United Nations to be compliant by allowing these atrocities to occur.
Everyone is racist in a racist society
Complacency and denial has a lot to do with our hidden racism. When we deny racism, defend white supremacist ideology, and express ideas relating to segregation or white nationalism, we naturally increase the problem.
People who use elevators to travel just one floor are terrible
The next time you need to go up one floor, and you have the option to take the elevator or the stairs, I implore you, take the stairs. Save my sanity. Save the sanity of all students who feel as I do.