Making Outsiders Insiders
Why do I wait? What have I to gain? Will the result justify my pain? It’s not that it hurts, it’s just very taxing. Despite what I think, there’s no harm in asking. Waves of thought crash down on my mind’s shore. The voices of my life cause uproar. The poor have it, the rich need it, if you eat it, you’ll die. That is all you have to worry about, so don’t be shy. Rhythmic thoughts grow and intensify. I venture toward the clear blue sky. Each step forward…
Read MoreVanier College will be hosting its very own slam poetry competition on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 7pm, in the Auditorium. First prize: iPad Mini Slam, or spoken-word poetry, is a growing practice among young adults in North America, and is replacing the classic image of a poet with a more modern, hip version. Spoken-word competitions consist of a series of writers, or modern poets, who read their work aloud, turn by turn. This changes the face of poetry, as it is no longer read; spoken-word is not directed towards…
Read MoreAre you a leader? A game-changer? An amateur social activist? Do you just like getting involved? If you have an idea on how to improve a particular issue in your community, but aren’t quite sure how to put it into action, or don’t have the funds to do so, the VCSA “Change Your World” Bursary Program is there for you! Designed to aid in starting projects with a great potential to make a difference on a local scale, the program gives Vanier students a chance to explore the basics of…
Read MoreCEGEP is a stressful experience at the best of times, but there is a small, often overlooked demographic of the school’s populace for whom regularly attending class and doing homework is an almost insurmountable challenge. Single parents with young children who want to obtain a higher level of education are faced with daunting challenges every step of the way, but one Vanier student is looking to extend a hand in support. For the past year, Vanier has offered a Single-Parent Scholarship, of $600 for to any eligible candidate, to for…
Read MoreIt is no surprise that superhero movies have taken the world by storm. From Captain America to Superman, each movie holds a special place in the hearts of many. Yet throughout its most recent history, each movie has gotten PG-13 ratings…until this week. Deadpool, the first superhero movie of the year, is R-Rated…and that’s a good thing! For the uninitiated, Deadpool is a supervillain turned antihero turned superhero that was created by Fabien Nicieza and Rob Liefeld, who was officially introduced in MARVEL’s The New Mutants #98 in 1991. Being…
Read MoreIf you happened to miss Vanier’s town hall meeting on the renovations of the library, don’t worry, so did we, which is why we made sure to catch up and talk with the group of women in charge of the new plan. These women are Danielle Lafaille, Vanier’s Academic Dean, Alena Perout, Dean of the Library, Lise Bégin, Director of Financial and Administrative Services, and Joanie Robert, Space and Facilities Manager. The improvements will cost the approximate price of 4 million dollars, and are expected to last from May 2016…
Read MoreRunning water is a privilege that most people have a tendency to take for granted… in North America, that is. Canada has such a large supply of fresh water that Canadians don’t really need to think about water on a daily basis. In other countries, however, having access to a glass of water is not as simple. More than twenty students volunteered during this month’s first Universal Break, to raise awareness about the daily water crises that occur in a majority of underdeveloped countries (most notably Sudan and South Africa)….
Read MoreAsk a person about their definition of love, and you’re likely to get a cliché as a response. If you really want a heartfelt glimpse into someone’s perspective on relationships, you have to open your mind, and pay attention to the way they talk about their significant other when they are not attempting to describe their feelings. I believe that the way a person speaks about their boyfriend or girlfriend when they are not around says a lot about their relationship. Have you ever been listening to someone, when something…
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