“Racebending” discourse is thinly veiled racism

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer The word “racebending” was originally coined by fans protesting against the whitewashing of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s live action cast....

Public transit is the way forward to sustainable cities

By: Dylan Tonekham, SFU Student As climate change remains a massive threat to humanity, the Canadian government has pledged initiatives to fight it, such as...

Banning the keffiyeh harbours support for genocide

By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer Across numerous mediums, there’s been a rise in censorship of Palestinian support through clothing and accessories, coinciding with the increased...

Wellness influencers should prioritize fact over fad

By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Content warning: discussions of diets and eating disorders. In an effort to improve my health by reducing symptoms like fatigue and...

Tenants in BC need better legal protections

By: Peter Runn, SFU Student There’s a saying I’ve heard in Vancouver: “You can’t put a price on those mountains.” But landlords can and do....

The Met Gala shows us where celebrity priorities lie

By: Yashita Dhillon, News Writer Content warning: mentions of genocide.  The Met Gala has always been about flaunting outfits and prestige, but it felt more surface-level...

Opinions in Dialogue: Is social media helpful or harmful?

By: Jin Song, Peak Associate and Michelle Young, Copy Editor Social media use has skyrocketed in recent years. What once felt like a novelty is...

Masks should be mandatory in healthcare

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer As of April 8, 2024, masks are “no longer required in healthcare settings” in BC. This decision comes after data...

Pierre Poilievre: he’s just not ready

By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer There’s still a significant amount of time before the next Canadian federal election in October 2025. However, conversations surrounding the...

Navigating the soaring costs of groceries

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer If you’ve recently gone grocery shopping, you’ve likely noticed concerning rises in food prices. Why has everything gone up a...