Emily Le

A photo of a Day of the Dead altar
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The living tradition of Día de los Muertos

Daniel Salcedo Rubio October 28, 2024

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a traditional celebration, originating from a mixture of Indigenous and Spanish cultures. The death cult was a core aspect of Indigenous cultures — families of those who had passed away organized parties to guide them towards the Mictlán (the underworld) and offered them food that they liked. The Day of the Dead was seen as the momentary return of those souls looking to spend time with their families and nurture from the food offerings in their altars — it was, and continues to be, a celebration of life. With the coming…

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A photo of the CJSF station. Multiple posters and decorations are visible.
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Eviction to Empowerment discusses lasting impact of student space campaigns at SFU

Petra Chase October 15, 2024

On September 18, student-run non-profit Embark Sustainability hosted Eviction to Empowerment, reflecting on a not-to-be-forgotten chapter in recent history at SFU: years of organizing gave independent student societies and equity groups the space they now have in the Student Union…

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SFU’s Maggie Benson Centre as seen from the sidewalk outside
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Sick leave shouldn’t be up to professors

Tam Nguyen October 7, 2024

Life is unpredictable and often beyond our control. As students, health conditions or personal emergencies can impact our ability to stay on top of courses. Things like contagious illnesses, mental health issues, or loved ones passing away can take a…

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