The avian flu is significant, even if it doesn’t spread to humans — yet

By: Victor Tran, Peak Associate As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, another virus is quietly spreading among livestock across the globe...

Dating shows aren’t about love

By: C Icart, Staff Writer I love reality TV competitions. I’m currently in my Drag Race era, but I’ll watch pretty much anything. Don’t believe...

Celebrity biopics are exploitative

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Content warning: mentions of death and substance use. You don’t need to look too far to notice the recent...

Fitness should be fueled by the desire for health, not beauty standards

By: Sangwoong Choi, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of eating disorders. On Instagram and TikTok, workout videos are uploaded countless times a day. If you watch...

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...