top three mcleans articles of the week:

-“too asian”

“too asian” is a term being used in some U.S. academic circles to describe a phenomenon that’s become such a cause for concern to university admissions officers and high school guidance counsellors that several elite universities to the south have faced scandals in recent years over limiting Asian applicants and keeping the numbers of white students artificially high.“Too asian” is not about racism, say students like Alexandra: many white students simply believe that competing with Asians—both Asian Canadians and international students—requires a sacrifice of time and freedom they’re not willing to make. (dear mcleans, brush up on your race theory.) White students, by contrast, are more likely to choose universities and build their school lives around social interaction, athletics and self-actualization—and, yes, alcohol. 

-“how to spot a prostitute”

“street prostitutes working near the Catalan city of Lleida now share a uniform: fluorescent yellow vests. Local police have ordered the women, who troll a local highway for work… to wear these vests. Most women have incorporated the sleeveless jackets into their previous uniform of short skirts, tall boots, and revealing tops. The police say that if they continue to abide by the law, the women have no other reason to face fines.”

-“how to feel happy as a single woman”

“…there are dangers to relying too heavily on the company of other single women, particularly if the conversation always focuses on finding a man… It’s bad enough knowing you stick out as the old spinster, but people in the community are not shy about letting you know that your relationship status is unacceptable. So, for single women in small towns, consider a move to the city…”

its oh so reassuring to see that this is the face of canadian journalism.

further critique:http://etiquette-etc.tumblr.com/post/1607948924