Should democracy be more compassionate? Richard Boyd looks to Rousseau for answers.
There is a sense that the modern democratic society is, or at least tries to be, a caring place. Our own Canadian democracy has a public…
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Blog post by Jane Young State disaster preparedness. That’s what Michael Guggenheim, senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Goldsmith, discussed with The Terry Project…
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Blog post by Hailey Froese Many, if not most, of current university students and recent graduates face daunting prospects outside of the university bubble. Unemployment, high…
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The University of British Columbia is moving ahead with a 10% hike to international tuition fees, and a 20% hike on student rent. Obviously, students are…
Read articleReimagining Higher Education: A Discussion with Udi Mandel of Enlivened Learning
Blog post by Rebekah Parker “Learning takes place in the heart, the hands and the home, not just in the head. What does that mean for…
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Blog post by Amy Do The Ouija board is a popular plot device in horror movies due to the myths tied to it and its relationship…
Read articleResearch highlights misogynistic nature of modern horror movie remakes
Blog post by Rachel Castelino Why do we watch horror movies? To show our friends we can take it? To scare ourselves? Or because we enjoy…
Read articleHorror flicks can get you emotionally attached to brands
Blog post by Cherrie Lam Next time you watch a horror film, you may find yourself feeling significantly more fond of a brand than ever before.…
Read articlePoisoned or pot-laced candy that could ruin your Halloween
Blog post by Eric Bing For many decades, children and parents have been warned about the nefarious neighbours who might use Halloween as an opportunity to…
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