Why I’m voting for Larissa Chen for President

The byelection is a waste of money, time, and sleep for all involved. But it’s happening, which means we need an option that won’t...

Street performers deserve your respect and attention

A city isn’t merely defined by its location, or the high-rises cropping up against the sky as towering giants. Its unique identity goes beyond...

Pay attention to the SFSS or pay up

If you thought that election talk couldn’t get any worse, I’ve got some news for you: the SFSS is at it again, with another...

Everyone deserves HPV vaccinations free of charge

Are you a male who’s sexually active, straight, HIV negative, and not “street involved”? If you are, tough luck, because you aren’t eligible to...

Vincent Van Gogh-and-paint!

Hey there, friends. I’m an artist — and you should be one, too. Now, you may be thinking, “No way, I hate making visual art....

Mulan can save China on her own

At 20 years old, I finally watched Mulan for the first time. I was instantly enamoured with this strong heroine who aimed to bring...

“Addiction shaming” on the Internet badly backfires

Vancouver is in the middle of a drug crisis. We’ve known this for a while. But you might be surprised to hear that there’s...

Let’s stop the angry black woman narrative

Ever since I first got published at The Peak, I’ve received constant encouragement and feedback for what I write. Yet I always seem to...

COLUMN | LIST BITCH: Six ways to not be an asshole this Halloween

This goes out to those of you who wish to avoid being a fucking dick this Halloween. We are swiftly approaching the time of...

Halloween is the best holiday, and you can’t tell me otherwise

When you were a kid, odds are you said Halloween was your favourite holiday. If you're smart like me, it's still your first choice...