commuting
The taxing effects of long transit rides
September 13, 2024By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer A long commute can be jarring. It has the ability to disorient and reshape our days. I have experienced numerous headaches and frequent fatigue when I arrive at school or when I get home. I commute from Richmond to the Burnaby campus at least three times a week each semester to attend my classes. Transiting has, over the years, become a routine. Not only do I go to sleep the night before and mentally prepare for school, but I mentally prepare for a long commute the next day as well. The transit time for me…
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People who mock those without their driver’s license
February 22, 2023By: Jeeya Parasbhai Khavadia, SFU Student “Ohh! You don’t own a car? But you’re an adult — how do you get around!?” I get a lot of comments like this, and they’re exhausting. First and foremost, I choose not to…
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What’s next after the gondola? Walkways along Gaglardi and the Parkway
February 8, 2023By: Vee Babbar, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of car accidents and assault. After a decade of lobbying by students, the BC TransLink Board announced plans to construct a gondola system to provide easier access to the SFU Burnaby campus…
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Greater Vancouver lacks transit accessibility
October 10, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Editor Once I graduated high school, I was incredibly excited to buy my first car. At the time, I didn’t care how expensive gas was, or how much I had to save for insurance. All I…
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