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The phenomenon of fashion trends
May 30, 2024“We’re all born naked, and the rest is drag” — RuPaul What are fashion trends? From cultural appropriation to fast fashion, the phenomenon of fashion trends has always been widely disputed. The funny thing about fashion is that it’s cyclical by nature. One minute, we can’t stand pencil skirts, kitten heels become a dead art, and the semi-ironic heart print vanishes. Then, a few years later, they’re popping all over your socials again. Fashion trends come in the form of fads, real trends, and classic trends, with the main differences between each being duration and influence. Remember Sillybandz or the…
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Building cities for citizens, not vehicles
May 27, 2024Content warning: mentions of death. Although there are rules in place for all road users, not everyone sharing the road is ensured the same level of safety. Vulnerable road users, those being cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians, are at increased risk…
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The ABCs of meal prep
May 13, 2024So, you want to prep your meals but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you. Cooking may seem like a daunting and annoying task, but meal prep can be great for saving money and time (things that are especially…
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BC islands to explore
May 10, 2024We can already feel the warmth of the summer days ahead of us, and while the climate of the Pacific Northwest might not be the tropical heat some want, we can still enjoy the summer. Whether you’re in pursuit of…
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Heritage buildings offer a glimpse into Vancouver’s history
March 26, 2024So-called Vancouver is populated with hundreds of architectural wonders, dating all the way back to the mid-19th century. Located at 1575 Alma Street, the Hastings Mill Store is the oldest remaining structure in the city. Built in 1867, the property…
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Israelism documents shifting tides of Jews against Israel’s nightmarish occupation
March 19, 2024Content warning: mentions of genocide and police brutality, descriptions of racism, Islamophobia, and antisemitism. On January 7, people packed SFU’s David Mowafaghian Cinema to watch a crucial film. Israelism documents how two American Jews raised to “unconditionally love Israel” flipped…
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How to spend your spring and summer outside in the Lower Mainland
March 19, 2024With the spring season virtually here and summer on its way, it’s time for everyone to start planning their activities for the upcoming semester break and summer term. Whether you’re taking the summer off or loading up with a full…
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Decolonizing my laughter
March 14, 2024My stomach churns with a peculiar sensation, a rebellion within me that threatens to strangle itself against the walls of my guts. I navigate through a sea of judgment and misplaced glances, feeling like an alien in my own skin.…
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SFYou: Miranda Meents
March 4, 2024Professor Miranda Meents may have gotten her PhD in the field of Botany from the University of British Columbia, but her career has led her into studying and implementing evidence-based teaching strategies at SFU. A biological sciences professor, Meents not…
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A Look into Black History: Hogan’s Alley in Downtown Vancouver
February 28, 2024Last semester I took ENGL 211, a truly eye-opening class of gripping literature and lectures with a focus on enslavement in America. During one lecture, my professor briefly mentioned the history behind Hogan’s Alley in Downtown Vancouver. Immediately drawn to…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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