Douglas College through the years
A look back at Douglas College since 1976 through the Other Press’ eyes
Category: FEATURE
Natural selection
Sex is a fascinating concept. Ever since the ancient Sumerians bashed their records into stone tablets for ease of reference, human beings have been fascinated with the magnetic force that drives people to rut each other stupid.
The end of animation
Throughout modern history, many important skills have become so-called “lost arts” because nobody practices them anymore.
Let me take a selfie
When we talk about images of women, we often talk about models. Historically, these models were nude women in figure drawing classes restricted to male students.
Canada’s unusual and well-paid jobs
A few weeks ago, I went to a trade show with my colleagues to meet some potential clients and suppliers. I met many people from different fields and had conversations about trends in their respective industries, about political effects on the businesses, and basically everything that could be considered boring.
Future Foods: Algae burgers, insects, or 3-D dishes?
The Green Revolution in the early 1970s saved millions of people from starvation by increasing agricultural productivity through innovating use of chemical fertilizers, pest control, and high-yield crops.
eSports: A new viable career?
eSports are a growing phenomenon within the entertainment industry. But what exactly is this trending genre of entertainment, which is on the cusp of becoming its own industry?
Loneliness
Humans, like their ancestors the primates, are social animals. Throughout the evolution of mankind, humans have stayed in groups, tribes, and communities.
A comprehensive guide to Halloween history
Halloween is one of the largest and most celebrated holidays in North America. In fact, Halloween is the second-largest holiday (right after Christmas) in terms of celebrations and money with an estimated $1 billion spent in Canada and another $8 billion in the US.
Loving one or loving all?
If you would have asked me two years ago to define polyamory, I would have either shied away or given some semi-ignorant answer.