COVID–19
We should be more cautious of the delta variant
July 26, 2021By: Michelle Young, News Editor BC is bolting into its reopening plan. At stage three, we can have personal gatherings, organized gatherings at half capacity, and national travel. BC only has 52% of the population fully vaccinated. With concerns surrounding the delta variant, we still need to be cautious and continue to integrate pandemic guidelines such as masking, distancing, and being mindful of ventilation. While the large majority have received their first dose, they still have about a 20–50% chance of contracting the original strain of COVID-19. It is still unknown how vaccines will protect against variants; the delta variant…
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SFU improves ventilation across campus to reduce COVID-19 transmission
July 22, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer As SFU prepares to reopen campus in the fall, Facilities Services is improving the university’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. This is to meet indoor air quality standards set by the American Society…
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Canada to donate AstraZeneca vaccines to COVAX
July 20, 2021Written by: Michelle Young, News Editor As Canadian vaccination rates rise, 17.7 million of the AstraZeneca vaccine will be donated to COVAX, an initiative that distributes vaccines among “low- and middle-income countries.” This comes after a surplus in supply. The…
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We should keep some aspects of online learning after the pandemic
July 19, 2021By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer I’ll be the first to admit that remote learning simply doesn’t work for me: my deadlines get lost into the abyss of Canvas modules, I find it more difficult to engage with my classmates, and…
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Students discuss SFU’s reopening plan for fall semester
July 19, 2021Written by: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Following the provincial government’s announcement of reopening measures, SFU released a reopening plan for the Fall 2021 semester. SFU anticipates 70–80% of courses will be taught on campus. Reopening protocols include enhanced cleaning practices…
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SFU launches COVID-19 rapid screening pilot project
July 15, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On June 8, 2021, SFU launched a COVID-19 rapid screening pilot project to operate on Tuesdays and Fridays for eight weeks. Taking place on the Burnaby campus, the pilot is open to students living…
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COVID-19 vaccines may be used interchangeably, according to BC health officials
July 11, 2021Editors' note: This is a developing story. Find most recent coverage here. Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On June 1, 2021, the Public Health Agency of Canada updated their guidelines regarding the use of two different authorized COVID-19 vaccines…
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Bright-er Side: The pandemic helped me see who my real friends are
July 4, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor In my senior year of high school, I was the type of person who was friends with everyone but never had a tight-knit circle. It made all the grad group activities, like Artona photos…
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Top Ten future COVID-19 denier movies
June 24, 2021By: Craig Allan, SFU Student Maskless Saidie Jennings has been in a long term relationship — with her mask. It kept her warm, anonymous, and safe from COVID-19. After reading a Twitter thread about how masks are choking hazards with…
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Professors discuss concerns regarding SFU’s reopening plan
June 16, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Following the BC provincial government’s reopening plan, SFU announced its plan to return to campus by Fall 2021. The university aims to bring back in-person classes for 70–80% of courses. They also created a…
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