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OPINION | Spooky Spooky Kitchens: What Are Ghost Kitchens?
As the traditional sit-down era of dining experience was halted due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the rise of delivery apps took the world by storm. To some, it was a necessity, with individuals who are immunocompromised needing to stay inside as much as possible. But alongside the development of delivery app use came the digitization of the restaurant experience — and with that, the development of ghost kitchens.
REVIEW | A Dessert Lover’s Paradise: T&T Bakery
On average, Canadians spend around $250 a month per person on food. Since food is such a big part of our lives, why not step out of your comfort zone and explore new foods from different cultures? If this sounds exciting to you so far, join us on our reviewing spree of T&T Supermarket!
OPINION | Implementing Basic Income Isn’t a Matter of Feasibility. It's a Matter of Political Will
Universal basic income is a feasible way to reduce poverty in Canada without disincentivizing work, sending tax dollars to drug dealers, adding fuel to the inflationary fire, or implementing new tax measures that will send the economy into a death spiral.
OPINION | Defamation ruling sets precedent that could silence sexual assault victims
In the summer of 2015, a young woman spoke out about her experiences as a grad student at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and while the true integrity of her statements is unknown, she has now been silenced.
OPINION | Child stars, Consumerism, and Cybersecurity: The World of Sephora 10-Year-Olds
A new term to describe a type of personality phenomenon was recently coined in the last year: a Sephora 10-year-old. A vaguely self-explanatory name, it is generally used to refer to female kids in the 7 to 12 year-old age range, identified by a couple of key factors — namely, an infatuation with specific cosmetic brands found within the Sephora chain that are generally popularized by social media.
Brain Surgery: a Promising Treatment for Drug Addiction
With multiple successful clinical trials, a promising new treatment for substance use disorder takes the form of two thin wires inserted into two different parts of the brain that administer electrical stimulation deep inside.
ANALYSIS | The Death of Alexei Navalny
On Feb. 16, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was reported to have died in a remote penal colony in Siberia. He was 47 and had been imprisoned there since February 2021.
The Doomsday Clock: Humanity’s Countdown
It is 90 seconds from midnight. Last changed in 2023, this is the closest the Doomsday Clock has been to midnight since its inauguration in 1947.
Study Shows Eating Pasta Increases Happiness
A study conducted by the Behavior and Brain Lab at the Free University of Languages and Communication IULM in Milan, Italy, has found that eating pasta makes people happier. This study measured the physical and neurological changes of 40 participants aged 25 to 55 while eating pasta.
ANALYSIS | The Psychology of Senioritis
Students have coined the term “Senioritis” to describe grade 12 students’ mindset as they finish their final year of high school. What is the science and psychology behind it?
Older Tyrannosaurus Species Discovered
In a new study published on Jan. 11 in Scientific Reports, researchers claim to have discovered a Tyrannosaurus species that preceded the Tyrannosaurus rex. The Tyrannosaurus mcraensis, standing at 12 feet high and 40 feet long, lived up to 7 million years before its cousin, the famed T. rex.
World's First Malaria Vaccine
The first ever World Health Organization (WHO) approved malaria vaccine is the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine — commercially as Mosquirix. It was officially launched in Cameroon on Jan. 22, after successful drug trials were held in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi from 2019 to 2021.
Bitcoin ETF Approved: What Now?
On Jan. 10, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a historic decision to approve the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) for 11 investment management firms. This decision is a significant step towards the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Buenos Aires
On Dec. 10, 2023, Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, came into office after winning 56 per cent of the vote. Milei is a self-described “anarcho-capitalist” who, while running, became a divisive candidate known for his radical economic propositions, according to The Economist.
King Charles Has Cancer
On Feb. 5, Buckingham Palace announced in an official statement that doctors had identified a form of cancer in King Charles’ system, without revealing which type had affected him. They discovered this while treating him for an enlarged prostate that, in itself, was noncancerous.
How DALL-E is Shaping the Future of A.I.
With the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms such as OpenAI, a new world has been opened up for AI artistic exploration. OpenAI is a San Francisco-based company that has launched AI programs that can write content and produce artistic visuals.
Here’s where the Russo-Ukraine War Stands
In February 2022, just over two years ago, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed it was a “special military operation” to demilitarize and “denazify” Ukraine, alleging that they have observed Nazi behaviors in the Ukrainian government.
The Growing Threat of North Korea
On Feb. 13, South Korea’s military claimed to have detected missiles fired from North Korea into the sea in its fifth weapons test since January. These included the testing of the country’s first solid-fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on Jan. 14.
96th Academy Awards Overview
Presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Oscars are one of the most prestigious award shows in the entertainment industry. Held annually in Los Angeles, the awards are attended by nominees, their relatives, and many highly influential people of the entertainment industry.
Unravelling Evergrande: the Chaotic Collapse of China’s Property Behemoth
On Jan. 29, the Hong Kong court ordered the liquidation of Evergrande Group, China's once-dominant real estate titan. With debts totaling over $300 billion USD, Evergrande's downfall has been years in the making — fueled by a combination of unregulated borrowing and stringent regulatory crackdowns on the real estate sector by the Chinese government.