All stories published by The Isthmus on June 05, 2016

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The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Jun 4, 2016

When Science Stuffed Up: The Case Against Artificial Sweeteners

Peter sits in front of the television, guiltlessly sipping away at what will calculate to be 2 litres of diet soft drink over the course of the evening. He is happy because he has just finished logging his calories for…

The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Jun 5, 2016

Put down the make-up and black away slowly…

On a “Hey Hey it’s Saturday” revival show in 2009, a skit for the “Red Faces” talent show segment was famously condemned by guest judge Harry Connick Jr. as being offensive and racist. The act had been performed on the show before, in the 1980’s, and was…

The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Jun 5, 2016

The Trend of the Ism

Racism, feminism, body shaming (ism): issues that affect everyday people, issues that place particular societal groups above others, and issues that take pride and place within popular culture. Wait, what?

The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Jun 4, 2016

A Guide to Productivity

Once upon a time, we had to actually be at the office, school or workplace to get work done. But now we are connected…

The Isthmus in The Isthmus

Jun 4, 2016

Raise Your Glass To Those Who Don’t Raise Theirs

Ordering a glass of Pinot at dinner is simple enough. You order, you drink, you pay, you leave. If you happen to be a pregnant woman however…well things get a little more complicated. You order, there’s some awkward silence, some judgey glances…

June 04, 2016

June 06, 2016

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