Cliff Ebora
Buying the latest iPhone isn’t worth Congolese lives
December 2, 2024Content warning: graphic descriptions of slavery, child labour, and amputation. As millions of people rush to buy the newest iPhone every year, we fail to address that at the very core of its existence is exploitation of the Congolese people. With the advent of cellular phones came a new feature: rechargeable batteries. This was great for our carbon footprint, as it reduced a lot of waste. However, what these batteries contain is a mineral called cobalt, which is only found in a handful of countries. 70% of cobalt is extracted from mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and…
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Paranoia that LinkedIn is watching
November 27, 2024Do you know the feeling right after you post something online? The doubt and fear that seeps in, and feels like darkness clutching your gut? The thought that something you had posted, whether you actually believe in it or were…
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October 31 is approaching and I’m not ready!
October 30, 2024Are you still contemplating whether to be cute or scary? A character or an object? Don’t you worry; I’ve got tons of ideas in store for you. Take a look at this list of Halloween costume ideas from a genius.…
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How to dress like a professor
October 24, 2024If you’re looking for inspiration for a niche fashion archetype, you don’t have to look to your fave celebs; the professors of SFU are underrated fashion icons. Here’s an essential guide to help you find your true academic chic. Starting…
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Quiz: Which Moo Deng are you?
October 22, 2024Your Blenz order (warm milk) is wrong. You: Spit it out immediately. Despite the barista’s apology and offer to remake your drink, you insist on talking to the manager and lecture them about how you can tell there are one…
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CONFESSIONALS: I take a moment of silence after making a large purchase to make peace with the money I have let slip away
October 2, 2024Every time I leave the house, I promise myself I will only buy something if it’s absolutely necessary. Something that still surprises me a lot is that taxes are added at the end of a purchase. The price tag on…
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I can’t keep my succulents alive for the life of me . . . or them
September 26, 2024The ultimate adulting is caring for a plant — and I don’t mean a fake fern to fill up space and contribute to the ambiance of your grown-up décor. This isn’t amateur hour . . . Plants make you seem…
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Give help instead of offering it
September 16, 2024Living in a capitalistic society where your value is based solely on how independent or productive you are makes reaching out for help harder than ever. Instead of burning ourselves to the ground and then struggling to reach out for…
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SFU Olympians: Red Leafs who performed on the world stage
September 15, 2024Though the 2024 Paris Olympics have now come to an end, we should still take pride in the performances current and former SFU athletes showed during the two weeks of competitions. Six athletes competing in the games have ties to…
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I’m not looking for your unsolicited medical advice
July 29, 2024Unwelcome medical advice is inappropriate in any situation, yet people with disabilities and chronic health conditions have to put up with it on a regular basis. As someone who was born with a permanent physical disability, I’m no stranger to…
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