Family
Think before you use the term “gora pakora”
October 19, 2026When I was 12 years old, a distant cousin of mine called me a “gora pakora” at a wedding reception. I knew what the term “gora” meant in Punjabi (it means a white guy), and I knew what a “pakora” was (a delicious fritter). But what did they mean together? “He’s calling you white-washed,” my mom replied to my perplexed look. Growing up, my parents experienced immense backlash from the school system in response to the language they spoke at home — Punjabi. They spoke fluent English and were born in Northern Turtle Island (Canada), but were sent to English as…
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Learning about yourself can save your life
October 12, 2026Content warning: discussions of suicide. Checking in on your mental health should be a daily practice, not just something to return to during hardship. Suicide Prevention Month in September reminded us to acknowledge the risk of suicide among ourselves, friends,…
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We Follow the River plunges into language, loss, and love
June 5, 2024Content warning: mentions of military violence. Pictured on the cover of We Follow the River are a young woman and man surrounded by a smoggy jungle of green brush strokes. The man wears a Shan State army uniform — the…
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Memorable Moments: Italy wins the 2020 EURO Cup
March 14, 2023The tension in the living room was thick. Nobody uttered a word. It was as if we were in that stadium halfway across the world, the weight of our goalkeepers’ task heavy on our shoulders. For my grandfather, this team…
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How love is celebrated around the world
February 14, 2023Victor-Marie Hugo, considered one of the most important French romantics, was a poet, novelist, and dramatist, internationally known for Les Misérable. He once said, “Life is a flower of which love is the honey.” Love is an essential part of…
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COVID-19 family confessionals
November 15, 2020By: Turkish Delight and Oogly Boogly By Turkish Delight This is the tale of an eccentric mind experiencing the effects of the pandemic. It all started a couple months ago when my Dad started watching a Turkish television drama. Keep…
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True to his name, Karemaker weaves empathy throughout Feast of Fields
July 15, 2018Written by: Kate Olivares At the most basic level, Feast of Fields is graphic novelist Sean Karemaker’s love letter to the protagonist’s mother, Hanne. After a bad day at school, timid and lonely Sean finds comfort in listening to his…
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Acting out gaps in Cantonese culture
October 18, 2016SFU theatre alumnus Milton Lim has been busy over the past few years with his company Hong Kong Exile, creating and directing interdisciplinary works. He doesn’t often find himself acting in another company’s work, and he is very excited to…
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With any family, there is never A Good Way Out
October 3, 2016A Good Way Out, the first solo production of playwright Cara Norrish, tells of the universal struggle with families. In particular, it is the story of Joey, a motorcycle gang member turned straight motorcycle mechanic who operates a clean front…
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Harmony Arts Festival will return to West Van for its 26th year
July 30, 2016For 26 years, the Harmony Arts Festival has been running on the gorgeous West Vancouver waterfront. The festival has been growing exponentially in both artists and attendees, so this year they are expecting quite a turnout. The festival is a…
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