Espresso Martinis

By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer Espresso martinis combine the two worst flavours: alcohol and coffee. Made with espresso and vodka, I always perceived espresso martinis...

Autism and ADHD aren’t just “trends”

By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor If you’re a social media user, you’ve likely noticed a rise in posts about autism and ADHD on your timeline....

Canada should rethink how much it wants to expand MAiD

By: C Icart, Staff Writer Content warning: ableism, assisted dying. Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) has caused remarkable distress for disabled people since it was implemented...

Why SFU should rename the Goldcorp building

By: Safiya Shah, SFU Student In 2011, SFU students protested against the university accepting a $10-million donation from the mining company, Goldcorp. At the time,...

Decriminalization isn’t enough — drug stigma needs to go

By: Vee Babbar, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of drug use and addiction. BC’s new drug decriminalization laws are a considerable step forward. While some may...

People who mock those without their driver’s license

By: Jeeya Parasbhai Khavadia, SFU Student “Ohh! You don’t own a car? But you’re an adult — how do you get around!?”  I get a lot...

SFU should make Indigenous language courses free for students

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of residential schools and colonialism. Language inspires connection. Being able to communicate in the language of your culture...

Our conversations about sex lack nuance and perspective

By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer I learned about sex for the first time at the ripe young age of five, when my kindergarten class had...

Opinions in Dialogue: Sex scenes in movies and TV

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor, & Jerrica Zabala, SFU Student Can sex scenes be a vessel for thoughtful plot lines? Or, do they...

Trauma-dumping on complete strangers

By: Nercya Kalino It’s good to be an open person. It’s good to share what’s on your mind. It’s good to be vulnerable. Those are...