Limbaugh’s war on women
By Shannon Clarke Rush Limbaugh, the unofficial spokesman for the worst caricature of Republicans in the United States isn’t known for mincing words. And while the talk show host’s litany of homophobic, racist, and sexist views is well established, his comments about Georgetown law student, Sandra Fluke, angered even his supporters. Fluke was initially denied … Read more
Supporters rally to keep abortion funded
By: Veronika Latkina Dozens of people gathered near Queen’s Park on Oct. 22 to demand that the province continue to fund abortion despite pleas by counter groups. The crowd, gathered at College Street and University Avenue, chanted slogans and flexed their banners and signs. “Not the church, not the state, women must decide their fate,” they … Read more
Perfect manicure, hidden dangers
By Breanne Nicholson Image from Wikimedia Commons There’s a big trend in the world of nail polish, and it isn’t the latest OPI collection. Formaldehyde, an ingredient often used in cosmetic products, is being removed from countless nail polish brands, and here’s why: it’s unhealthy. For many die-hard nail polish lovers, formaldehyde isn’t the first … Read more
Paying for protection – the HPV vaccine
With a vaccination available (Gardisal and Cervaix are both approved by Health Canada), it seems many young women are going unimmunized against the disease, despite it being completely preventable.
