College ConfessionalâŚ
For Valentine’s Day last year I decided to surprise my boyfriend by renting a hotel room downtown. The room was beautifulâa view of the water, Jacuzzi tub, the worksâand way out of my price range.
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.
Moving performances at a cozy venue
The Arms Pub was alive with the sounds of music late last Tuesday night, and admission was a wallet-saving $0.
When I was young vs. Kids these days: Boy bands
When I talk about boy bands, Iâm talking specifically about the bubblegum pop genre. We are looking at the frosted tips, the heartfelt ballads, the cringe-worthy lyrics, the addictive tunes, and the incredible marketing mechanism that is boy bands.
You donât know how I feel
Whether Iâm feeling good or bad, you wonât understand my emotions. You wonât understand the reason for my elation or the cause of my sadness. You wonât understand how frustrated I am or how much pain Iâm going through.
Donât be that guy: Of drivers and pedestrians
I like to call myself a frequent pedestrian. Iâve had my learnerâs licence for three years, but I choose not to drive for financial and environmental reasons. Iâm thankful to live in an area where I have this choice.
War of the Words: Alternative looks and alternative viewpoints
Increasingly in our society, particularly in the city, people are not afraid to stand out in a crowd. They may have interesting tastes in clothing, skin covered in ink drawings, or more holes and metal pieces in their body than usual.
War of the Words: Alternative looks and alternative viewpoints
Donât judge a book by its cover. Looks can be deceiving. All that glitters is not gold.
Stars without a purpose
The format for selecting the top players to be involved in the annual NHL All-Star Game and Super Skills has been an experiment for many years. Fan voting, player drafts, and the executive choices from the NHL have all been tried.
Five reasons why masculinity and crying can co-exist
Have you ever stopped to think about why a lot of guys donât show their emotions as easily as women often do? The expression âto make a grown man cryâ seems like itâs a terrible thing that only happens in extreme cases.
Cashier customer relations
For many of us, the worst part of shopping is finishingâwaiting in line and parting with your hard-earned money. For the person on the other side of the counter, customer interaction can be equally as awful.