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Celebrating Hindu Heritage Month across Metro Vancouver
November 2, 2026Every November in Northern Turtle Island (Canada), Hindu Heritage Month invites the local community to gather and honour the living traditions, classical arts, and philosophies of Hinduism passed down through generations. Across Metro Vancouver, these celebrations rarely occupy high-profile arts institutions or billboard campaigns. Instead, organizers put it on themselves to allow the festivities to thrive organically within banquet halls, community centres, and neighbourhood stages. Because many of our gatherings are shared through families and friends’ WhatsApp group chats and temple newsletters, or through word-of-mouth and social media, their cultural depth and reach can fly under the radar of the…
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Nixtamalization: diving into a Mesoamerican cooking technique
October 4, 2026The relationship between science and cooking might not be something many people think about consciously, but the two have always been connected. Scientific discoveries throughout history have allowed people from all over the world to invent culinary techniques or methods…
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Five ways Findlay can reclaim power
September 26, 2026BC Conservative Party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay had a really bad first three months as leader. Both the BC New Democratic Party and Conservative politicians referred to her regime as “hateful and divisive,” “unelectable,” and placed her as the beacon for…
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All gays are hockey players
August 3, 2026How did I, a straight middle-aged white woman, end up at a gay club during arguably the busiest season of all time — Vancouver Pride? Well, to tackle that question, you’ll have to understand the last few months of my…
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Political Corner: Prime Minister Mark Carney is a climate coward
July 19, 2026On Canada Day, Prime Minister Mark Carney released a 17 minute video talking about Canada’s energy future. In it, he discussed how we are in a time of disruption, traditional shipping routes and trade partners have changed, climate change is…
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Lonely men need community, not misogyny
July 13, 2026Content warning: mention of suicide and misogyny. Seemingly everywhere you turn, there is discourse about the “male loneliness epidemic,” how young men in particular are experiencing unprecedented levels of social isolation. However, multiple studies have confirmed that loneliness rates among…
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I just want some flowers, please
July 5, 2026When I was in grade school, I used to do a lot of musical theatre. You may think, lots of shows means lots of flowers from your family, no? No. You’re wrong. You know the saying that men will only…
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A student athlete with god-given diving capabilities
June 29, 2026By: STUDENT ATHLETE INCOMING Day 1 Dear Diary, I’ve always wanted to try a sport where I could get over my fear of heights and gain some core strength. Skydiving was on my list, but I’m not sure it counts…
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I vow to always cherish our sponsorship deals
June 7, 2026Dearly beloved, we’re gathered here today to join this couple in holy matrimony. Marriage is a beautiful union between these lovers, who cherish each other dearly. Please join hands and face each other. The groom begins: My sweet love, the…
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Vancouver Whitecaps in danger of franchise relocation
May 24, 2026After over half a century playing in Vancouver, Major League Soccer (MLS) club the Vancouver Whitecaps may be relocated, as potential buyers of the club look towards Las Vegas as a new home for the franchise. Following the Whitecaps being…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
For advertising inquiries: [email protected]
For promotional inquiries: [email protected]