Hailey Miller
Hotel Mira makes Vancouver proud
February 12, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Vancouver alternative rock band Hotel Mira’s sold-out concert at the Commodore Ballroom was a show-stopper. The band was fuelled with energy that’s only felt from a hometown crowd, and their gratitude was emphasized after each number. I spoke to frontman Charlie Kerr ahead of the band’s headliner at the Commodore on January 19. On a Zoom call from a hotel room in preparation for tour, he spoke highly of his bandmates and the opportunities they’ve been given. It’s evident the band is eager to get on the road in support of their latest album, I…
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All menstrual products are valid
February 12, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer There’s no wrong product to use when it comes to menstruation. Some people prefer pads, tampons, menstrual cups, leakproof underwear, or a combination of all of the above. Some people choose the more environmentally friendly…
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Black people still face barriers in healthcare
February 9, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of medical racism and medical trauma. In Canada, Black people are at a higher risk of receiving inadequate healthcare due to systemic barriers. There is a long history of healthcare systems mistreating…
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My 2023 Wrapped was so wrong
February 6, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer The end-of-year has come and gone, and we’re left longing for recaps and wrap-ups that were conveniently forgotten until we were graciously reminded of all that was put into the void of online data without…
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New study examines expenses of mental health care in BC
February 6, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer SFU health sciences professor Sonya Cressman conducted a study on the costs for British Columbians to seek mental health care for major depressive disorders. The results found that financial costs are high for people seeking…
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Student updates: Spring 2024
January 23, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Welcome back, students! Here’s to all that 2024 has in store. IN-PERSON CLASSES FORECASTED DURING SNOWSTORMS No matter how much snow tops the mountain, rest assured, classes will not be cancelled! Campuses will remain open…
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It’s time to use Indigenous names for places
January 23, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer and Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Content warning: mentions of colonial genocide. Respecting Indigenous place names is not a matter of Canada’s reputation. It’s an absolutely necessary component of decolonization. Today, so-called Canada resides on unceded,…
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The power of speaking up
January 23, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of genocide, warfare, and assassination. Speaking up in the face of adversity, hardship, and uncertainty is immensely important. Nothing will change for the better if we never use our voices to stand…
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GPA boosters are a joke
January 16, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer So you’re trying to boost your GPA, and you’ve come to the conclusion that the only way to save your grades is by taking some half-assed, easy-A course that will put you ahead of your…
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Artists to watch this year in Canada
January 16, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer and Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor With the new year in full swing, there are tours, new music, and new artists conjuring up high expectations for Canadian artists. Here’s a list of some who…
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