Charlene Aviles
SFYou: Chloe Goodison
September 8, 2021Content warning: mentions of drug use and overdose The Story Behind NaloxHome During her commute from Coquitlam to Port Moody, Chloe Goodison witnessed a teenager collapse on the SkyTrain. Bystanders were unaware of symptoms of an opioid overdose and mistook the symptoms for other illnesses. After Goodison contacted first responders, they administered Naloxone. This early experience as a secondary school student encouraged Goodison to educate herself on BC’s opioid overdose crisis. The BC Coroners Service estimates 852 overdose deaths from January to May 2021 and 159 deaths in June 2021 alone. In an interview with The Peak, Goodison described her…
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The Bright-er Side: Quarantine motivated my family and me to become physically active
August 4, 2021Since BC went into lockdown, my local neighbourhood gym has remained closed. Without a backyard or exercise equipment at home, I had to become more creative with my workouts. I used my home’s staircase to incorporate cardio into my routine.…
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Reasons to consider transitioning to eco-friendly menstrual products
July 27, 2021There are a variety of menstrual products and brands to choose from, but the majority of what’s sold in stores are single-use. These disposable products, such as tampon applicators and menstrual pads, are made up of 90% plastic. If we…
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Digital Divides: Youth and Digital Skills explores technological barriers
July 18, 2021SFU Public Square hosted their latest instalment of the 2021 Community Summit series: Towards Equity. This was in partnership with Telus, The Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship, First Nations Technology Council, and the Ryerson Leadership Lab. Moderated by Sam…
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Enrolment Day Cheat Sheet
July 4, 2021Disclaimer: The following tips may not work for everyone. Consider your situation, including but not limited to academic standing, grade point average (GPA), enrolment date, financial aid and international student visa requirements, and graduate school applications. Always consult the most…
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Canada announces Bill C-3 to better train judges for sexual assault cases
June 4, 2021Content warning: mentions of sexual assault The Department of Justice Canada announced on May 7, 2021 amendments to the Judges Act requiring provincial superior court judges receive training on “sexual assault law and social context.” While judges are required to…
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SFU hosts Rosemary Brown Memorial Symposium on Women & Social Justice
May 28, 2021The Rosemary Brown Award for Women Committee, SFU Public Square, and the department of gender, sexuality and women’s studies (GSWS) held their 17ᵗʰ Rosemary Brown Memorial Symposium on Women & Social Justice on May 6, 2021. The annual award night…
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Canada announces new eligibility requirements for permanent residency
May 13, 2021Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced on April 14, 2021 that temporary workers in health care and essential services and international graduates may be eligible to apply for permanent residency. From May 6 to November 5, 2021, applicants can…
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Anyone can be a gamer, regardless of genre
March 15, 2021When I hear the phrase “video games,” first and third person shooter games often come to mind — the Entertainment Software Association even says that 47% of gamers play them. Many of these types of games — including popular ones…
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Climate Impacts on the Mental Health and Wellness of British Columbians
February 27, 2021At Climate Impacts on the Mental Health and Wellness of British Columbians, the discussion on environmental degradation, mental health, and social injustices confronted the traditional narrative of the climate crisis. By identifying proactive ways to combat the climate crisis and…
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