Arts
Brishkay Ahmed’s In the Room spotlights Afghan women
November 11, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer On October 7 and 10, Canadian Afghan filmmaker and SFU communication alum Brishkay Ahmed’s new feature documentary, In the Room, had its world premiere at the 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Produced by Teri Snelgrove, the film follows Ahmed’s complicated relationship with her Afghan identity. In addition to celebrating the efforts of these women in their fight for equality and freedom, the film also…
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Halal restaurant recommendations in Metro Vancouver
November 11, 2025By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer October marks Islamic History Month in Canada, highlighting the many contributions of Muslim Canadians to society. One of the hallmarks of life for Muslims is the consumption of Halal (حلال) food. Roughly translating to “permissible”…
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A preview of Oscar, the flamenco dancer’s life story
November 11, 2025By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer Oscar: Homage to the Rebel Maestro of Flamenco will hit the stage of the Cultch Historic Theatre this fall, from November 6 to 9. This flamenco performance will feature significant works from the life of…
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Witnessing from afar: Reflections on Farming the Revolution
November 11, 2025By: Ashima Shukla, Staff Writer My eyes filled with tears as I watched Farming the Revolution at the SFU Surrey campus. In part, due to the power of ordinary people organizing against oppression. But also because of the surreal experience…
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Vessels traces Latin America’s shared colonial legacy
November 11, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer On October 6, the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre presented Vessels: A Visual Journey Through Latin America’s Open Veins as part of Latin Expressions 2025, a festival celebrating Latin American art and culture during Canada’s…
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“Changeling” celebrates queer neurodiverse whimsy
November 11, 2025By: Rachael Quak, SFU Student Local indie-pop artists Stanza Lune (Alex Masse) and Sunny Daydream Chen have teamed up for their new single “Changeling.” This song conjures a fantasy land soundtracked by sparkly synths and soft beats in my mind.…
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Honor Thy Mother documentary screens at SFU
November 11, 2025By: Jonah Lazar, SFU Student Content warning: Mention of residential schools “When they asked what my race was, I had no idea.” These are the words of Colleen Almojuela, an Indipino Elder and panellist at the Honor Thy Mother documentary…
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The Handmaiden offers resistance and love
November 11, 2025By: Michelle Young, Co-Editor-in-Chief Content warning: Japanese imperialism, grooming Park Chan-Wook’s filmography is filled with critical acclaim: he recently released No Other Choice (2025) and is also known for works such as Decision to Leave (2022) and Oldboy (2003). However,…
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Gwangju Uprising explores the quest for democracy
November 11, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Arts & Culture Editor Content warning: Brief mention of military brutality Beyond Death, Beyond the Darkness of the Age — a poetic name for a book that has so much suffering, death, and destruction. While the…
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Latin American Heritage Month events
November 11, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer October marks Latin American Heritage Month in Canada — a time to honour the ongoing impact and future influence of Latin Americans on the country. Both Canada and Latin America are steeped in rich Indigenous…
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