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“Shut Up and Drive”: Why politics matter in sports

Victory and (advocating) voices go hand-in-hand. Some people just think, “It ain’t that deep.”  Sports are not just about winning. Sports show passion and inspiration, and sometimes they make a statement. But what happens when the people we idolize express their views on social and political injustices and are told to shut up and stick to what they're good at — playing their sports? This was the predicament for one of the most iconic drivers in Formula 1 (and motorsports) history. Lewis Hamilton, arguably the best Formula 1 driver for his records of being a seven-time world champion and having 105 Grand Prix wins, is the first and only Black driver in the grid. As a part of the minority in the sport, Hamilton has always expressed...

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Okay, so, first of all, what are your guys’ names? And what are your positions in this student group? Ben Windsor: I’m Ben. I’m the president of the club. Aly Pineda: I’m Aly. I’m the...

Creative Spotlight

Preston Pavlis is an Edmonton-based emerging artist, and is also the 2019 BMO 1st Art! winner for Alberta. His submission, the multimedia piece your skin behind the lattice, was completed during...

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Edibles: The Final Frontier

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Witchery Market

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March 2025

Correction: In the Feb. 19, 2025 students’ council meeting article, vice-president (student life) was incorrectly titled vice-president (student finance).

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