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New Music: tripleS is a girl group with a twist
January 10, 2024By: Tian Davidson, SFU Student tripleS, the newest, up-and-coming K-pop girl group released their newest mini album, ⟡(Mujuk). It’s the first album from their subunit, EVOLution, which consists of eight selected members of the mega-group. tripleS’ music has so much variety, from EVOLution’s EDM sound to another subgroup of tripleS, LOVElution’s pop sound. However, tripleS offers more than what meets the ear. Ever since their debut in October 2022, tripleS has become a more prominent group in the K-pop scene, and for good reason: they’re doing things never before seen in the K-pop realm. What makes them stand out is…
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Hidden Gems: Local online businesses to support
January 8, 2024By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Editor’s note: the article includes a correction from last semester in which we misattributed the ethnic background of the owner of ZANO by Sadj. ZANO by Sadj This Vancouver-based designer has a collection of dainty…
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Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? delves into a Hollywood history of passing
January 8, 2024By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer I stumbled upon Crystal Smith Paul’s debut novel by accident, the cover featuring a glamorous woman dressed in the picture of old Hollywood elegance. I was instantly intrigued. I decided to download the ebook to…
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Audrey Heath honours Lax Gibuu spirit through beading
November 30, 2023By: Anna Kazi, Peak Associate Nestled in the unceded and traditional territories of the Kwikwetlem, Tsleil-Waututh, Stó:lō, Qayqayt and Stz’uminus Peoples resides the beautiful Lax Gibuu beadwork created by Audrey Heath. Heath comes from the Gitxsan Nation in Northern British…
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Broadway Across Canada’s Hadestown masterfully delivers its cyclical love story
November 28, 2023By: Kelly Chia, Editor-in-Chief You might know the Greek myth of Orpheus: the talented musician who journeys to rescue his wife, Eurydice, from the underworld. Hades promises Orpheus he can have Eurydice only if he walks out of the underworld…
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A review of The Hundred Years War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi
November 28, 2023By: Sude Guvendik Content warning: discussions of genocide. Rashid Khalidi’s book, The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine, is an essential read if you want to understand the history of Palestine. The notion that this history is too complicated to understand…
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$33,000 for lentils, rice, and resilience for Palestine
November 28, 2023By: Brigitte Buck, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of genocide. Cuisine changes, evolves, and is constantly reinvented. The same goes for people, cultures, politics, and perhaps even history. Often, we can gain something positive from change, but not always. While…
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The Lebanese Burger Mafia is a breakthrough in Arab Canadian cinema
November 22, 2023By: Omar Nsouli Living in Calgary for most of my life, I would often go on road trips to Edmonton with my family for long weekends to get a change of scenery. Midway between both cities is Red Deer, a…
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Red Carpet Chats: VAFF showcases outstanding Asian talent for the 27th year
November 22, 2023By: C Icart, Humour Editor The Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) just wrapped up its 27th edition. VAFF aims to showcase and support films from Asian Canadians and Asian diasporic communities. This year, audiences were spoiled with options, as the…
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Local artisans to support this holiday season
November 20, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Amanda Ruth Beads Amanda is a member of Swan River First Nation in Alberta, and on top of running her business, is a social worker who works with Indigenous children in foster care. A variety…
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