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Sam Vlessing, Opinions Contributor

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The end of the Internet

Photo by Sam Vlessing

By Sam Vlessing, Opinions Contributor
• February 3, 2012

The United States rigorously promotes liberal methodologies of freedom and equality. But its government’s recent decisions (or indecisions, rather) in regards to the Stop …

The country house and the city house

New York City's density makes it sustainable. Photo by Angela Gzowski

By Sam Vlessing, Opinions Contributor
• January 20, 2012

It may sound surprising, but the majority of residents in compact urban centres use less fossil fuel, walk more, bike regularly, and use public …

Bang for your buck

OWS

By Sam Vlessing, Opinions Contributor
• November 25, 2011

Occupiers are part of our capitalist society
The Occupy movement claims that our contemporary capitalist system has become incompatible with the requirements of a true …

Too many people

Photo by European Commission Joint Research Centre

By Sam Vlessing, Opinions Contributor
• November 18, 2011

The possibility of a seven billionth person raises a red flag
On Oct. 31, the global population surpassed seven billion people (well, plus or minus …

Killam Sch’millam

Killiam. Photo by Sam Vlessing

By Sam Vlessing, Opinions Contributor
• November 11, 2011

Study spaces not adequate at Dal library
The Killam Library is a place of congregation where one can study, socialize, cram for exams, watch movies …

Inaccurate reporting following Gilad Shalit release

Gilad Shalit

By Sam Vlessing, Opinions Contributor
• November 4, 2011

BBC and CBC coverage not up to par
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) staff Sgt. Gilad Shalit is an Israeli soldier who was kidnapped from Israeli …