Cookies & free condoms: The other Christians on campus
While many campus Christian groups preach salvation, many chaplaincies attract students also interested in working for social change — what used to be known in Canada as the social gospel
Tag Archives: Youth
Young people struggle with spirituality and injustice
Camping on the old wood floors, we fell asleep to the sound of wailing downtown sirens and a man in the adjacent room snorting cocaine. But this squat is a kind of sanctuary – and sanctuaries are global
Classroom warriors: Victoria’s high school activists
In December, the Martlet went behind the scenes to find out how strong high school activism is in Victoria and whether it is here to stay
Buy Nothing Day looks at deeper issues
Last Friday was Buy Nothing Day, a day to take a break from shopping at to reflect on consumer culture. But Buy Nothing Day goes deeper than that
Youth program gets back to the basics
For five years, the Guiding Hands Recreation Society has run a program for young people with the intent of opening up connections with nature, themselves and each other
What’s so special about the youth centre?
The youth centre is more than just a place to skateboard. It is the only place in Nelson which is designated specifically for youth
David P Ball 