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The Kardashians are setting a poor example for pandemic behaviour

Written on November 13, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

It has been almost eight months since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Everyone has felt the harrowing effects of social isolation and quarantine. In true Kardashian fashion, Kim Kardashian decided it would be an appropriate time to relieve her family’s stress by renting out an entire island...

Examining the ethics of family vlogging

Written on November 6, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

We’re all familiar with YouTube; boasting about every genre known, its videos range from beauty tips and toy unboxings to gaming videos and everything else in between. One genre which has cropped up in recent years is family vlogging, racking up millions of views and attracting a number of families...

It’s time to tune out from the Ellen Show

Written on September 15, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle.

The Ellen DeGeneres Show returns this week, but in light of recent allegations against Ellen and her team, we shouldn’t tune in. Since its premiere in 2003, the Ellen Show has dominated daytime talk show ratings. Ellen’s lighthearted monologues and daily dance segments made her a standout in daytime...

Universities should use guest lecture policies to protect students

Written on January 10, 2020. Posted in Editorials.

There’s room for controversial discussion at universities, but not when it comes at a cost to marginalized communities made vulnerable by those conversations. In early January, Canadian poet George Elliott Clarke cancelled his lecture at the University of Regina, made controversial by his initial...

A hockey fan’s open letter to Don Cherry

Written on November 22, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Dear Don Cherry, It was a shame it had to come to an end like this. But now that the smoke has blown over a little, it’s time to ask how I, a hockey fan, will remember you. As long as I (and many hockey fans) can remember, you were the face of the Canadian institution called Hockey Night in Canada....

Psychoanalysing Don Cherry’s divisive language

Written on November 15, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Amidst the recent news that long-time Canadian sports broadcasting personality Don Cherry has been fired over his controversial rant on live TV, fans and critics alike have interpreted the meaning of his remarks in a number of ways. During his Coach’s Corner segment on Hockey Night in Canada, Cherry...

Hysteria over the Joker movie is unjustified

Written on October 18, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Before the new Joker film was released on Oct. 4, critics feared the filmmakers’ choice to sympathetically portray Arthur Fleck, the character who would become DC Comics villain Joker, would inspire real-life loners to carry out mass shootings at screenings of the movieor elsewhere. This was based...

Why Joker has been deemed dangerous by critics

Written on October 8, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Though it’s not uncommon for films to receive heavy criticism following their release, DC Entertainment’s newest blockbuster, Joker, has generated an unprecedented amount of controversy. The concern shared by critics and audiences alike is that the film glorifies mass shooters and will have dangerous...

Students report long wait-times at walk-in clinic

Written on September 28, 2018. Posted in News.

Several students have reported long wait-times and rushed appointments at Health Services. Despite receiving funds from student fees, provincial ministry grants, administrative funds through OHIP and University support, Student Wellness Services struggles to keep up with the weekly flood of students. Each...

The Predator earns its name

Written on September 18, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Director Shane Black’s decision to hire his friend, a convicted sex offender, as an actor marred the glitz and glamour of the red carpet opening for his film The Predator at TIFF. At 28 years old, Steven Wilder Striegel was convicted and served time for a sex crime involving a minor who was also his...

On branding: the downside of being an artist today

Written on January 16, 2018. Posted in Arts.

Focusing on defining one’s specific brand often forces artists to choose between financial security and free artistic expression. There’s so much work produced daily that an artist must now set themselves apart to be recognized. As a result, making an impact involves developing an image telling people...

You’re no Swift, Gazette

Written on September 4, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

Western’s student newspaper showed an incredible lack of judgment in publishing a series of offensive stories last month. In their annual frosh issue, the Western Gazette published articles that encouraged the sexual harassment of teaching assistants, drug use and excessive drinking, causing a wave...

Wall for freedom of speech removed

Written on April 4, 2013. Posted in News.

Queen’s Students for Liberty (QSL) have filed a complaint with Kingston Police after Queen’s administration removed a Free Speech Wall as part of a campaign hosted by the club on Tuesday. Students were encouraged to express their opinions by writing on the poster, which was erected in the lower ceileidh...

Tag: Controversy

The Kardashians are setting a poor example for pandemic behaviour

Examining the ethics of family vlogging

It’s time to tune out from the Ellen Show

Universities should use guest lecture policies to protect students

A hockey fan’s open letter to Don Cherry

Psychoanalysing Don Cherry’s divisive language

Hysteria over the Joker movie is unjustified

Why Joker has been deemed dangerous by critics

Students report long wait-times at walk-in clinic

The Predator earns its name

On branding: the downside of being an artist today

You’re no Swift, Gazette

Wall for freedom of speech removed

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