Passing privilege
A dozen angry protesters gathered outside the Concourse on June 16 to object to the unfair treatment of college students.
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The Other Press, Douglas College's student newspaper since 1976. Articles, insight and updates from the New West and Coquitlam campuses.
The Intrepid Gastronomer: Pleasure to meat you
There’s a wealth of gourmet hamburger places in Vancouver where you can fill your face with cow flesh.
Fighting Fit: Diaz Combat Sports
When I first met Ryan “The Lion” Diaz beneath the big black awning at Diaz Combat Sports (DCS), I could tell he was a real fighter.
Ready for the ultimate public display of affection?
Technology is ever-advancing, but it’s nice to see that some aspects of it remain the same—that being the need to connect.
Five fun outdoor ideas that not everyone thinks of
Just as writers occasionally have writer’s block, sometimes regular folks have what I call “fun block.”
Meatless Monday: A BBQ win for the veg-heads!
With summer comes the always savoured reign of the BBQ. For vegetarians this can be a bit of a crapshoot, since normally all the good BBQ-worthy foods tend to moo or oink at some point in their earlier lives.
Guide to summer drinks
With the warm weather on full blast, a lot of people try to find ways to cool themselves off. Getting a drink to quench your thirst and beat the heat is a great idea. No need to limit your options though, so here’s a few of the cool drinks that you can find in the summer.
Burning bridges
June 21 was a day of many activities. It was Father’s Day, National Aboriginal Day, and of course, International Yoga Day. In Vancouver, the plan was to close off the Burrard Bridge and have one of the biggest outdoor yoga events in the world.
Flags don’t kill people
Unless you tie a flag around someone’s throat and choke the person out, flags are simply a symbol—harmless. Alter a swastika slightly and you’ll have the symbol for Buddhism.
Pack an extra change
Travelling is all about taking risk. The whole idea of travelling is built upon adventure. What travellers forget—especially Western travellers—is that our vacation grounds are other people’s homes.