The Ethics of Eating Meat
Remember my to-read list from December? I’m still getting through it. It’s difficult to stay on course when — no, not exams — so many other great books get in the way. For… Continue reading: The Ethics of Eating Meat
Thoughts On Stuff
Today’s posts from both Grapefruit Symphony and Undefined Blog landed on a similar note, leading to the following thoughts.
Being carried away by your writing? I guess that’s the beauty… Continue reading: Thoughts On Stuff
AMS Election: Disability Seat Referendum
Bowen Tang, a second-year student in the Faculty of Science, is currently involved in the “YES” Campaign for creating a voting seat for Students with Disabilities on the AMS Council by amending ByLaw 5.2(a). Please… Continue reading: AMS Election: Disability Seat Referendum
UBC Orientations: Leaders Wanted
Remember your first GALA and/or Imagine experience at UBC? Being an Orientation Leader is an excellent involvement opportunity for developing one’s leadership skills while making valuable connections from all… Continue reading: UBC Orientations: Leaders Wanted
To Read
- The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
- Roméo Dallaire’s Shake Hands With the Devil
- Sea Sick: The Global Ocean in
Culture and Social Support as Determinants of Health of Chinese Canadians
Introduction
The increasing understanding and acceptance of multiculturalism in Canadian society results, in part, from Canada’s growing immigrant population. The proportion of visible minorities in Canada is on the rise, with a 13.4% increase… Continue reading: Culture and Social Support as Determinants of Health of Chinese Canadians
Newspaper Articles: A Sociological Perspective
Culture
In “Commercialization of Art Broadens Its Impact,” Emily Ross discusses the increasing accessibility of art to the public and its potential to enrich our lives and communities. As common symbols of expression and… Continue reading: Newspaper Articles: A Sociological Perspective
Changing Filters of Print Media?
Mary, I was leaving a comment for you on your print media post, but it became multi-paragraphed. Instead, here’s a post.
Your post is very appropriate for my current state of mind… Continue reading: Changing Filters of Print Media?
Meaningful Work: A Necessary Evil?
Building on Tysune’s review of the book, here are my thoughts on The 4-Hour Workweek.
I disagree with the concept of a 4-hour long working week. I used to be a huge… Continue reading: Meaningful Work: A Necessary Evil?
(Again…) We Must Get More Sleep, Not Less!
This is a response to “10 Tips To Reducing The Amount Of Sleep You Need.”
No disrespect, but this post is misleading. University students, particularly first-years, are under high amounts of stress… Continue reading: (Again...) We Must Get More Sleep, Not Less!
Recent Comments