Emma Jean
The Living Lab program is researching solutions for more sustainable practices on campus
October 15, 2020Editor's note: This article previously stated that the application deadline for the program was October 30. It has now been extended to November 13 and the article has been edited to reflect this change. Written by: Emma Jean, Staff Writer A new pilot program at SFU seeks practical solutions to on-campus sustainability. The Living Lab, a program consisting of graduate students and faculty, combines environmental research with hands-on learning to build ways for SFU to reach its sustainability goals, and to apply them to other communities all over the world. “We want to engage in sustainability in all aspects of the…
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My Duo: the Duolingo Owl Horror Story
October 11, 2020By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer It was just after 10 o’clock. I’d finally submitted my essay on Canvas, and my burning eyes demanded I close my laptop for the night. Instead, of course, I unlocked my phone. Amongst emails, notifications,…
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The Sunday Service’s improv nights raise funds and spirits with hilarious online shows
October 4, 2020By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer Improvisers make their whole craft out of knowing how to adapt to brand new situations on the spot. What happens when a pandemic forces them to do it in real life? If you're the long-running…
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The Bright-er Side: Online events give access to the world around us
October 2, 2020by Emma Jean, Staff Writer As I write this, I’m waiting for a live comedy show starring two of my favourite performers — Lauren Lapkus and Paul F. Tompkins — to start. Tickets cost five dollars, the seats are in my…
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SFU’s COVID-19 and the Future of Democracy highlights activism arising from the pandemic
October 2, 2020By Emma Jean, Staff Writer If anything good has emerged from this pandemic, it’s that the cracks in our systems have become more apparent than ever. It might feel easy to make like a turtle and hide until it all…
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Holistic Nutritionist Rhiannon Lytle on maintaining mental and physical health in university
September 29, 2020By Emma Jean, Staff Writer The back-to-school season is upon us and at this point, you know what that means: exciting change, neverending deadlines, job applications, faulty internet connections and, God forbid, a life outside of them. In other words,…
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Monday Music: A Late Night Folk-Pop Balm for Anxious Minds
September 28, 2020By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer Light some candles, listen to the rain, and put on this mellow mix of warm, gentle songs. With a focus on artists who are Canadian, queer, and/or Black, this playlist is perfect for a night…
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Student grateful to finally be able to use hoarded Bath & Body Works hand sanitizers from sixth grade
September 26, 2020By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer With half the world being on fire and countless (often preventable) deaths being reported daily, it feels like everything is out of my control. My stupid little actions aren’t even helping with this deep sense…
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SFU study on homelessness focuses on older adults
September 23, 2020Written by: Emma Jean, Staff Writer SFU adjunct professor Dr. Sarah Canham is leading a study that documents the causes behind the sharp increase of homelessness in people over the age of 55. Aging in the Right Place (AIRP) focuses…
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