Political scientists: We did not see that shit coming. Like, at all. By Liam Britten, Chief Right-Wing Lunacy Editor In a move that has sent shockwaves through provincial politics across the nation, the Alberta provincial election ended with the most right-wing option not winning, somehow. The Wildrose Party, headed by Danielle Smith, dubbed “the Sarah [...]
Queen’s 86th birthday present: actual power
Absolute monarchy restored as very special birthday present for a very special monarch By Liam ...
Consistency issues: NHL can’t get it right
By Eric Wilkins, Staff Writer Hockey is a physical sport. The crowd fully expects (and ...
These kids are all right
NFFTY film festival showcases talented young filmmakers By Sharon Miki, Assistant Editor One of the ...
For Attawapiskat and others, why even vote?
Canada’s electoral system has the deck stacked against aboriginal Canadians. But in other countries, democratic ...
College Cooking: building the basics with DIY food staples
By Joel MacKenzie, Vegan Chef Extraordinaire Processed cheese on a chocolate bar for dinner again? ...
Live Wires
In an effort to provide you with better news coverage and put three writers out of work, The Other Press presents Live Wires, the best news stories from around the world that we could print for pennies on the dollar. Edited By Liam Britten, Humour Editor Canucks to trade Roberto Luongo and get new goalie [...]
Fauxroscopes
Capricorn (12/22-1/19) Today you will be taped to a chair and be forced to watch a Maury marathon. Come on, we all know it’s your guilty pleasure. Aquarius (1/20-2/18) When life expects to put a square peg in a round hole, don’t conform and put rectangle pegs in triangle holes instead. Pisces (2/19-3/20) Appearances can [...]

Awful Advice
With, Aunt Agony It has come to my attention that the only font of helpful advice in this newspaper comes from a “psychic” who deals with unreliable sources. Horoscopes are considered to be fun little distractions, but you shouldn’t take them too seriously. That’s why, I, your dear Aunt Agony, have compiled together a list [...]




