Scheduling conflicts can exacerbate financial hardships

There’s nothing quite like logging on goSFU, or looking up course outlines to plan a perfect semester with all the necessary courses for graduation,...

The elbows up cult is ruining cooperation in Parliament

In a minority government, cooperation with other parties is essential to ensure stability and unnecessary elections. Budget votes are where this cooperation becomes non-negotiable,...

The coverage of Global South’s news is biased

A few months ago, two news stories caught my attention. On September 3, a funicular in Portugal’s capital Lisbon derailed, killing 16 people. This...

What Grinds our Gears: Train to Braid

Do you ever switch trains at Columbia, only to see the wait time for the next Production-Way line is . . . 15 minutes?...

Cultural appropriation isn’t quirky, it’s deeply problematic

What is a culture? Various things: customs, food, language, and among many other significant aspects — clothing. Clothing visually represents its people and is...

It’s time to ditch the norms of songwriting

This summer, I wrote a bunch of songs from the back of a car on a super-long family road trip. Through speed bumps and...

No, my em dash is not an AI

Due to the rise of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), there’s been talk of how to spot plagiarism. Many have claimed an em dash is...

Research labs must support students over artificial intelligence

Research assistant positions in labs are a key entry job for students looking to enter research. These positions are critical for a student’s career...

Glorification of colonial history sustains harm on unceded land

Content warning: Mentions of colonialism, genocide, and violence against Indigenous Peoples. As a non-Canadian settler, my initial impressions of the country, like those of many...

My body is not a project

I’ve spent most of my life running from exercise — only figuratively, of course. When I was little, my mum tried to entice me...