Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Ontario gov’t pours $1.2B into post-secondary education, freezes tuition hikes amid Brock’s $37M debt crisis 

The Ontario government’s recent announcement to freeze student tuition costs and invest over $1.2 billion into the province's colleges and universities might seem like a beacon of hope, yet questions linger about its adequacy. 

David vs. Goliath: Baseball’s competitive imbalance is ruining the game

Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto each signed contracts with the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason combining for over $1 billion, making $700 million and $325 million respectively, which is greater than the entire valuation of the Miami Marlins’ franchise.

Is the pendulum swinging from left-wing populism to far-right populism in Latin America?

In Latin American politics, it is no secret that the region has elected a great deal of left-wing governments since the dawn of the century. At the start of 2023 alone, 12 out of 19 economies in the region were managed by left-wing leaders, accounting for 90 per cent of Latin America’s GDP.

BUSU’s 5-year plan: A complete failure or doomed from the start?

It's unsurprising BUSU would attempt a long-term plan to guide their policymaking, but what they came up with is hindered by corporate jargon and ineffectual solutions. 

Unplugging stress, plugging into joy: how video games heal the mind

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an ever-present companion for many, contributing to a host of mental health issues. Amid the chaos, video games have emerged as a surprising ally, offering a unique form of therapy through stress reduction, social connection, cognitive enhancement, emotional expression, motivation and mindfulness.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom retrospective

I’ve never looked forward to a video game more than The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.