Dating
A Squishmallow-cuddling partner is a no-go
November 9, 2025By: Zainab Salam, Relationship Expert Squishmallow stans may be ready to march with their plush armies after reading this article, but the truth is, owning a Squishmallow just might be a sign of the times. From what I’ve been witnessing, some people are buying in bulk! Just the other day, a reader had sent me a letter explaining that her partner of two years had purchased a Squishmallow bundle. Yes, a bundle if you’d believe it. This is where I believe Squishmallow-loving people are actually creating a Squishmallow cult. I wonder if they line their Squishmallows in a circle and…
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Queer dating in the un-dateable city
October 24, 2024By: Tam Nguyen, Staff Writer I saw S. through the glass window of the restaurant as I walked across the street on a gloomy afternoon. Almond-shaped eyes, long brunette hair, red lipstick, dressed in black from head to toe. First…
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Analyzing the lack of queer representation in reality dating shows
February 14, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts and Culture Editor and Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer Reality dating shows have a huge influence. With 52 seasons of The Bachelor franchise, it’s safe to say that audiences are heavily invested in all the messiness and…
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Long-distance relationships are better than their reputation
February 17, 2022By: Reece Avila Long distance relationships are actually quite pleasant. Before you throw hands, no I’m not bitter and neither am I trying to avoid my partner — we’ve been together for almost five years, one of which was long-distance. I’ve…
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We shouldn’t give in to cuffing season pressures
November 5, 2021by Carter Hemion, Humour Editor In the cold months of cuffing season, social pressure encourages cozying up with a special someone. These days, with life largely online, social media can have a significant impact on anyone consuming content. There are…
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Staying safe this cuffing season
September 14, 2021by Victoria Loptka You’ve been swiping, liking, messaging, and now you’ve found your new potential boo. It’s time to go on your first date. Dating can be confusing, intimidating, or even scary. “Staying safe” on a date means a variety…
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Your sexy SFU Horoscopes: February 15–21
February 15, 2021By: Charlotte Gravert, SFU Student On top of social distancing measures and a general lack of lust, Mercury is also in retrograde during this sex issue’s shelf life. With the planet of communication going bananas and love planet Venus moving…
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Top Ten worst Valentine’s Day dates
February 13, 2021By: Juztin Bello, SFU Alumnus Your aggressively single friends Your “single” friends will probably just mind their business on Valentine’s Day, because, shocker, it’s just another weird cash-grab, hetero holiday. Your “aggressively single” friends? Oh boy. Get ready for weeks…
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In-person dating horror stories
September 26, 2020By: Serena Bains, Shangrila Plaza, and Paige Riding Horror movie binge (by Serena) When you live in Surrey, in-person dating means that going anywhere else is a date. It also means that overrated events like Fright Night at the PNE…
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