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<p>Here we are in the dog days of February and most of us are tired and sick and not in much of a mood to cook. The grass and mud are starting to show up, though and spring will be here soon! Meanwhile, I have a wicked muffin recipe that will cheer you up and [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Last week I received a column from our “Political Animal” columnist Alex Carleton. It was on the complications of keeping emergency bursary program sustainable, the relationship of the Student Representative Council (SRC) when tasked with tough decision-making and the means of reaching an agreement. The article was knowledgeable, provocative and well-thought out. It was a [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Jodie Foster surprised the world during the 2013 Golden Globes, when she announced -indirectly, of course &#8211; that she is a lesbian,and that she was in a relationship with her former partner Cydney Bernard for over 15 years from 1993 to 2008. Now, the fact she is a lesbian wasn&#8217;t the surprise, since Hollywood gossip [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Like many other university students, I had a busy Christmas break. I went to three cities, and was on what seemed like a ton of buses, flights, and cab rides. Over the course of this and other journeys, I’ve noticed some passengers assume the attitude that their trip is all about them, and forget some [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Thursday’s SRC meeting, clocking in at just over four hours, is certainly the longest meeting since I’ve been on council. It also demonstrates the importance of what’s being discussed. I don’t think anyone would say our governing documents are perfect, and I’m certain we’re all in agreement that there are definitely things that should be [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The SRC meeting on the 15th was the longest one this year, nearing five hours. Most of it was spent on amendments to the upcoming constitutional reform package. There was so much to cover that one column barely does justice, but I will give my take on what I think were the two most important [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Music is an escape for many of us, a place of solace that can make our problems disappear with the press of a “play” button. I&#8217;m no different and have spent my fair share of days with my iPod on full volume to leave the world behind. Coming to STU in the fall of 2011, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The tragic Sandy Hook shooting has sparked furious debate on issues of gun control and gun violence. There are a lot of people on the pro-gun side that immediately fall back on the “Don&#8217;t politicize the tragedy” line, or express similar thoughts. I find myself disagreeing, and although the emotional climate might make discussion difficult, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The Garrison District Ale House in downtown Fredericton caught fire late Friday night. Police were called to the restaurant at 426 Queen St. just after 10 p.m. and fire crews were still at the location at 1 a.m. Police closed part of Queens Street, from Carleton Street to York Street. “Everyone got out safe,” said [&hellip;]</p>

<p>There have been lots of papers and stickers going around campus about a book and lecture meeting about “Harper’s Crimes”. Unfortunately I was busy the day of the meeting, so I was unable to attend. Thankfully though, while I was in a washroom, a strategically placed sticker alerted me to the existence of a website [&hellip;]</p>

<p>While I do believe in everything I wrote in my last piece, I have not said my final word on the issue of economics, taxati on, and spending, nor are the views comprehensive. One thing worth addressing is the issue of taxation and the economy. A quick glance at estimates such as the Human Development Index, World Health Organization numbers, and satisfaction [&hellip;]</p>

<p>It seems everywhere one looks in politics there is talk of creating jobs. Politics is about job creation. In cities and towns across Canada where there is stimulus spending, there are Canadian Action Plan signs to remind people our great and benevolent state is creating work for everyone no matter how temporary and insignificant. Governments [&hellip;]</p>

<p>I had an interesting conversation with a cab driver on the way back from work Tuesday. While bringing the book No One Left to Lie to: The Triangulations of William Jefferson Clinton by Christopher Hitchens back to residence for some reading, I decided to ask the driver what he thought of Bill Clinton. From what [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The big issue of the 2012 United States presidential election has been the economy. Romney has been trying to tell a story of decline of prosperity along with an expansion of government. Obama has been picking out signs of improvement in the American economy, while advocating prudent spending for the future. Debt, deficit, and spending [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Ever since Mitt Romney’s vice presidential pick Paul Ryan said Ayn Rand was one of his influences, the author has been in the medias spotlight. I know that her literature is easily available and subsidized by right-wing think tanks and activists groups. Though this relationship on the ground has existed for some time, and most [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Because Remembrance Day is one of the most sacred days in our civic calendar, there are those who seek to raise their standing by attacking the value of the event. I feel the need to stand up for the institution. If the basest definition of statecraft is organized violence, then we ought to consider those [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Although the increasing popularity of the far-right in Europe is a sensitive topic, I think everyone loses if we cannot talk about it without accusation. For these countries, it is better to meet in the middle now before the middle-ground becomes too great to cross in the future. In the case of Greece, the rise [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The results of Quebec’s election leave it with a minority government. This will be interesting for Quebec’s provincial politics. The Parti Québécois won a minority government with 54 seats, the Liberals earned 50 seats, the Coalition Avenir Québec 19 seats, and Québec Solidaire two seats. Despite all the troubles the Liberals faced going into the election, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Nancy Savoie, a fourth year criminology student, representing Youth Matters and the Youth Advisory Committee of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, along with fourth year St. Thomas students, set up in James Dunn Hall on Wednesday November 29th to stand up for youth with mental illness. “Let’s Call BULLS#!T” is a youth led national [&hellip;]</p>

<p>As the holiday season approaches retailers everywhere are vying for my business. They want me to spend money on craft supplies for my tree, cozy sweaters and clothing for Grandma, jewellery for Mom, power tools for my father, cologne for my boyfriend, or, if I can’t be bothered to get creative, gift cards. I took [&hellip;]</p>