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Six must-read books for Women’s History Month
October 12, 2021By: Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall [caption id="attachment_119518" align="alignnone" width="200"] Image courtesy of Viking Books[/caption] In Hood Feminism, author Mikki Kendall connects “race, class, sexual orientation, and ability” with gender inequality, pointing out modern feminism’s overlooking of women’s basic needs. Kendall suggests mainstream feminism is steeped in privilege, forgetting many women who struggle with food insecurity, making a living wage, and more. Such oversights lead to further marginalization of already-oppressed demographics. This book of essays is recommended for those seeking to make their feminism more intersectional and explore…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: October 12–17
October 11, 2021By: Zarena Zaidi, SFU Student Virtual Tour of Uninvited | Oct. 12, 12:30 p.m. | FREE | Online McMichael Canadian Art Collection is holding a virtual tour of Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment, which showcases over 200…
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Monday Music: Songs for when you feel like the main character
October 11, 2021By: Cristina Liao, SFU Student You know that feeling when you wish the whole world was yours? When you want to be the main character? This is the soundtrack I’ve created to fuel all those self-centred dreams. 1) “You Don’t…
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“Sex Education”: a mixed bag of captivating and cringey
October 8, 2021By: Meera Eragoda, Editor-in-Chief Content warning: mention of sexual assault in paragraph four Sex Education returned to Netflix on September 17, 2021 for yet another comedic and, of course, sex-filled season. But it’s becoming a mixed bag of hoaky writing…
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“Things We Feel But Do Not Say” holds a strong vision and powerful performance
October 7, 2021By: Sara Brinkac, Peak Associate Content Warning: Things We Feel But Do Not Say is a story based primarily on the emotional and physical process of a miscarriage. Currently airing at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), Things We Feel…
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Five films that put “international” in Vancouver International Film Festival
October 4, 2021By: Emma Best, SFU Student The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) celebrates its 40th season this year with over 110 feature films and 75 shorts. The hybrid model presents the perfect opportunity to see films from all over the world,…
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SFU alum Michael Bains discusses inspiration behind his debut novel, “Hooped”
October 4, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Content warning: Mentions of substance abuse Passionate about telling diverse stories, author Michael Bains published his first book, Hooped, in 2020. The novel is about Jimmy, a high school basketball player from Surrey, and his…
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“The Care We Dream Of” leaves no one behind in their queer reimagining of healthcare
October 4, 2021By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer In The Care We Dream Of, I found myself and the people I love represented through our distinct and specific ways of being. The book held me as I read through its comforting and…
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Fairything and SIESKI dazzle live audience at Queer Coded pride event
September 28, 2021By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer With the backdrop of a peachy sunset, Queer Coded’s Pride Picnic waved the summer off and treated the audience at Thunderbird Commons to a concert by performers SIESKI and Fairything (Alex Masse). Pride flags were…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Sept 27–Oct 3
September 27, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Orange Shirt Day Events | September 27–October 1 | FREE | SFU campuses Join the Office for Aboriginal Peoples, Indigenous Student Centre, and First Nations Student Association for four days of programming to commemorate Orange…
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