Editor’s Voice
Why I’m not jumping on the Pokémon Go bandwagon
July 25, 2016[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ne of the fondest memories of my childhood is marathoning all 10 (at the time) Pokémon movies in a 24-hour period. I wept when Entei sacrificed himself for Molly and cheered when Latios and Latias rocketed over the city of Alto Mare. From the half-broken Pokémon Red cartridge I acquired at a garage sale to the Pokémon Diamond game that I bought two full guidebooks for, I have long been a Pokémon fan. Now, Pokémon Go has swept over the world, but I remain skeptical. I have been in Europe for the past 11 days, so after hearing whispers of…
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Be sexy for yourself before anyone else
July 18, 2016[dropcap]B[/dropcap]eing sexy for others is challenging. There are so many factors to consider, such as what others do and don’t find attractive, and what you’re comfortable with doing in the name of ‘sexiness.’ For lack of a better phrase, it’s…
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My worship of superheroes is no laughing matter
July 11, 2016[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith 600 miles from Calgary to Vancouver, I had more than enough time to reflect on the havoc running away from home had created. Watching the sunset from the back of my taxi to a crackling playlist of bhangra music,…
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Hair today, gone tomorrow
July 4, 2016[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or years I’ve struggled to accept being a hairy woman. I like to joke about it, but the truth is I’ve long loathed the dark, coarse hair on my pale arms and legs. I don’t want to encourage this view…
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YouTube’s new cyberbullying policy is screwing over its users
June 27, 2016[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n YouTube, anyone can make a name for themselves with hard work, good ideas, and a little bit of luck. However, the site is changing its policies in a way that might mean the end of your favourite YouTubers. Recently,…
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A love letter to those with mental illness
June 20, 2016[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ey there. My name is Max, and if you’re reading this then I love you. For years, I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety. This past month, that struggle has become the defining factor of my life. My doctor calls it…
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The Walking Dead always kills off black people, and I’m OK with it
June 6, 2016[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s a communication undergraduate, I’m constantly exposed to issues that plague the creative industries. Subjects such as diversity, representation, and the role of online cultures come up regularly. Social media allows fans and critics to voice their complaints to the…
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I’m an overachiever, and here’s why
May 30, 2016[dropcap]I [/dropcap]am a self-proclaimed goody two-shoes. I never skip class, always have my readings done on time, and always write a completed draft of my term papers a week before they’re due. Hell, I’m even writing this article well in…
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For me, studying political science is personal
May 24, 2016[dropcap]H[/dropcap]i, my name is Tamara and I’m a fourth-year political science student. I have taken a lot of different courses here at SFU, but I started as a political science major, and I will graduate as one — one day.…
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Prank YouTubers need to stop
April 4, 2016[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his January, I was in Toronto with a friend, walking down Yonge street at 1 a.m. We wanted to explore the city and get some fresh air, but instead our calm stroll became an uncomfortable run-in with a wannabe prank…
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