Activism
Brands complicit in genocide to stop supporting now
November 14, 2023Content warning: descriptions of war, death, and genocide. After at least 240 hostages were brutally taken by Hamas militants on October 7, Israel declared war on Gaza under the guise of self-defense. As of writing this article, the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) atrocious bombardment on Gaza has killed over 10,000 people, including more than 4,100 children. There have been brutal bombings on hospitals, where thousands seek treatment and shelter. A blockade is preventing food, water, and medical aid from entering the area, while internet and electricity remain scarce, cutting off Palestinians in Gaza from the outside world. There is no…
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You cannot separate sports and politics
March 5, 2023Content warning: mentions of sexual assault, genocide, racism, and police brutality We are less than a year and a half away from the next Summer Games. In light of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, will Russian athletes be allowed to…
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New comedic docuseries reclaims “killjoy”
February 21, 2023Just as the word “snowflake” has been weaponized by conservatives, “killjoy” is another word that has been historically used to silence those who question authority. Documentarist Shana Myara knows what it’s like to be called a killjoy, which is part…
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New anthology explores how Vancouver’s support structures can guide us through precarious times
January 23, 2023In the midst of a global pandemic, climate change, and economic instability, What Are Our Supports? provides a unique look at the ways artwork can inspire human connection. The anthology, which was published on January 21, recognizes how support structures…
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TikTok is dangerous if not used with caution
November 15, 2022Content warning: mentions of disordered eating Writing this piece makes me a bit of a hypocrite. I have TikTok, and scroll endlessly on my feed. I don’t post videos of my own, but I’ll admit my excessive time online is…
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The crisis of too many crises
November 10, 2022At this point in the 21st century, most Gen Z’s are aware our world faces many crises. If you tune into news or social media, you’ll undoubtedly be reminded of the devastating inhumanities resulting in protests in Iran, or the…
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Health and counselling offers seminar on climate change anxiety
November 2, 2022SFU’s Health and Counselling and registered clinical psychologist Dr. Shona Adams hosted a seminar on “Climate Change Anxiety and Grief.” Hosted in a hybrid model, the seminar focused on strategies to cope with anxiety related to climate change. The seminar…
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TSSU gets victory on RA arbitration
October 11, 2022Editor's Note: The article was updated on November 15 to indicate that RA's will be considered part of the union, only once a collective agreement is negotiated. The recent arbitration to include research assistants (RA) within the Teaching Support Staff…
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Redirecting Responsibility: Corporations are causing climate change, not individuals
September 8, 2022The climate change conversation is constantly evolving. It’s gone from “does it really exist?” to “why should I take responsibility?” to “someone has to take responsibility but who is it going to be?” If you asked questions about climate change…
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(Re)Approaching Accessibility: COVID-19 long haulers won’t teach us anything new about disability
September 6, 2022Long COVID could change the way we think about disability in Canada, but it probably won’t. It’s been over two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Although vaccines were created and administered, there’s still so much we don’t know about…
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