Alex Masse
Vancouver’s first Poetry Phone is now available
March 21, 2021By: Alex Masse, Staff Writer The Vancouver area has always had a thriving poetry scene, from its poetry house that runs festivals and slams to poetry clubs across university campuses — including one here at SFU. To bolster the scene, the City of Vancouver has unveiled its first free Poetry Phone. The process is simple: dial 1-833-POEMS-4-U (763-6748) and receive access to recordings of poems by 10 different local artists. Callers may press numbers zero to nine to enjoy different poems. The poems available vary in length from a little over 30 seconds to just under four minutes, with topics…
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Four things I’m spending my student bursary on
March 14, 2021By: Alex Masse, Staff Writer Well, we got our bursaries, I guess. And if you’re anything like most of the student populace, your tuition was paid long ago, or you’re still in the process of selling your spleen and/or your…
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Local drag performer Dust is making queer art thrive in quarantine
March 13, 2021By: Alex Masse, Staff Writer While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought much of the local art scene to a screeching halt, some have seen this as an opportunity. Local drag performer Dust is one such performer. They are taking this…
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Monday Music: Five Songs to Warm You Up After That Cold Snap
March 8, 2021By: Alex Masse, Staff Writer After a brief but intense snowfall, we’re back to our trademark Vancouver rain. That said, spring is just around the corner. Why not get a head start on warming up with this mini playlist? Whether…
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Your weekly SFU Horoscopes: March 8–14
March 8, 2021By: Alex Masse, Staff Writer ARIES: You know how they say “March enters like a lion and leaves like a lamb?” No? Good. Forget it. You’re no lamb, you’re a ram. Start acting like it. Go find a Dodge Ram…
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Matthias Danninger named Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in experimental particle physics
March 4, 2021Written by: Alex Masse, Staff Writer Matthias Danninger is one of several new Canada Research Chairs elected in 2020 from SFU, who will receive funding for their ongoing work. Danninger’s official title is Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in experimental…
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What classes will look like once in-person schooling returns
February 23, 2021By: Alex Masse, Staff Writer Picture this: it is a grand day to be a student at Simon Fraser University. In-person classes have begun, and the campus is once again bustling. There are two outfit staples in this semester. First,…
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goSFU needs to be updated
February 22, 2021by Alex Masse, Staff Writer Before the pandemic, goSFU had its fair share of dislike from the student body. At the time of writing, “goSFU not working” is the third autofill suggestion for “goSFU” on Google. It’s not surprising. I,…
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How Dungeons and Dragons got me through 2020
February 20, 2021Written by: Alex Masse, Staff Writer Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is no stranger to popular culture, especially following a renaissance of sorts in the 2010s. Shows like Stranger Things referenced it eagerly, and actual play series like The Adventure Zone…
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Disabled sexuality is more than what’s on our screens
February 15, 2021by Alex Masse, Staff Writer It’s an understatement to say that disabled people and sex have a long, complicated history. In the past, we were victims of eugenics and sterilized against our will. In the present, we’re subjects of ridicule,…
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