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Non-violent and non-physical forms of protests
March 20, 2025Gwangju, Tiananmen, Sidi Bouzid, Yangon, Bangkok, and Kyiv — these are just some places that have exemplified the efforts of ordinary people in their fight against authoritarian governments. In protests like these, citizens face off squarely against armed and equipped security forces; often we see bloodshed and casualties, and sometimes, we see change. But is the pursuit of the light at the end of the tunnel inherently violent and bloody? Absolutely no. For every large-scale protest, there are thousands of instances of non-violent expression of dissent, ranging from boycotts to sit-ins, from social media posts to music and arts. Examples…
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How artistic pursuits help develop soft skills
March 3, 2025Imagine this: you found a great job opportunity, made it through the first couple of interviews, and are now starting the final interview. Your manager-to-be asks the typical, “Tell me about a time you solved a problem by thinking outside…
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Where’s the sexy in sex?
February 10, 2025Not too long ago, right after hooking-up with a guy I met on Tinder, I thought to myself, “Man, that was such a boring interaction.” There were many factors influencing my perception: it was the first time we met, it…
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The race that defined 12 years: a peek into the Chinese zodiac
January 30, 2025My family has always celebrated the New Year with confetti and candy at the turn of midnight. At the end of January or the start of February, we go to my grandma’s to celebrate Lunar New Year. Even so, I’ve…
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Jewish history: a story of self reliance, determination, and strength
January 27, 2025Content warning: descriptions of the Holocaust and antisemitism. My friends and I joke when explaining Jewish holidays to non-Jews: “We survived, and now we eat!” Reflecting on how our shared generational traumas and tumultuous history is often accompanied by our…
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A practical guide to combating internet echo chambers
January 20, 2025Social media is a wonderful place. It’s a convenient location where views that reflect your own converge; a little bubble of like-minded users, if you will. But, have you ever wondered why everyone seems so like-minded? Why do cat lovers…
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From grassroots movements to thriving campus communities
January 13, 2025Some students might focus solely on grades and finishing courses as quickly as possible, slipping through the seams of this transitory institution that is colloquially compared to a prison complex. Though, like the winding vines that grow on the side…
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The past, present, and future of Transgender Day of Remembrance
December 3, 2024Content warning: mentions of transphobia, violence, and murder. Honouring the past Though November 20 — Transgender Day of Remembrance — will have passed by the time this article comes out, the weight of the day has not. In 1998 Rita…
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SFU Women in Computing Science have been transforming the program for the past 20 years
December 2, 2024Editor’s note: Denise Siu is an executive member of SFU WiCS. The SFU Women in Computing Science (WiCS) is an organization that deserves more recognition. Our organization is inclusive of nonbinary, transgender, and gender non-conforming individuals. Over the past few…
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The importance of vegetarianism and veganism
November 27, 2024Content warning: mentions of animal slaughter. I’ve been a vegetarian since I was seven years old. I love animals too much to harm them, and that was my main reason for becoming a vegetarian in the first place. My parents…
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