Dim weekend, brighter future
The menâs and womenâs soccer teams played to some unfortunate results this past weekend. Both squads suffered hard-fought losses against Kwantlen on Saturday before gearing up for games against Quest.
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.
New-look: Canucks can do no worse
With no time for reminiscing, the Vancouver Canucks are looking optimistically to the future and hoping to regain some prowess within the Western Conference.
Donât waste time
I once heard that he who says he knows everything knows nothing. Knowledge encompasses a breadth of information that, without the appropriate cognitive discipline, cannot properly be applied.
Getting away with murder
Having worked in a law firm previously, I have been intrigued by criminal law; in particular, the evidence put before the courts by way of the witnesses who were present at the crime scene, and the police investigation.
Raw food and nudity
Toronto-based restaurant, Naked Sushi has broughtâthe somewhat traditional and somewhat taboo dining experienceânyotaimori to Vancouver.
Donât objectify me because Iâm beautiful
In film, television, and even music, many in the spotlight are hired based partially on their physical appearance. If the person youâre watching on screen is considered fat, skinny, short, or tall, their presence is likely placed there intentionally.
Robbed by karma
Rob Fordâfrom the moment his crack-smoking images surfaced, to the outrageous sound bytes heard across the nation, to the jaywalking incidentâhas been a larger than life character.
A divided, but still united, kingdom
A historic referendum on the future of Scotland took place last week, and Scots rejected the idea of forming their own country, opting to stay within the United Kingdom.
Shaming the pursuit of knowledge
Many college majors are often thought of as âbadâ or âuseless.â Degrees not in high demandâbasically anything not STEM- (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or business-relatedâare seen as âsoftâ options.
The changing face of education
The Internet has made the professional world much more competitive, changing the way individuals go about their daily lives. Technology has changed the way we communicate with each other, the way we shop, and how we go about doing our banking.