History
Black Hair in Focus offers a nuanced discussion on the power, politics, and beauty of Black hair
July 13, 2020By: Nicole Magas, Opinions Editor On June 30, SFU Students of Caribbean & African Ancestry (SOCA) hosted Black Hair in Focus: The History and Politics of Black Hair, a live online discussion on how Black hair has been coded, stigmatized, and valued throughout history. As a silent observer in the discussion and someone who has never faced discrimination over, nor pressure to change the appearance of my hair, this discussion was incredibly informative and eye-opening. The histories and personal stories shared were both tragic and triumphant, and the inner socio-political complexities of something as benign as natural hair were laid…
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It took far too long for complaints about SFU Athletics’ team name to be heard
July 12, 2020By: Devana Petrovic, Staff Writer It’s no secret to the SFU community that our athletics teams are represented by an embarrassing and dangerously misleading name: “The Clan.” Meant as an homage to SFU’s Scottish roots, the name is more ubiquitously associated…
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There is no good reason not to change the name of our sports teams
June 22, 2020By: Nicole Magas, Opinions Editor The recent Black Lives Matter protests around the world have turned a new page in the chapter of global anti-racist conversations. Locally, SFU’s athletics teams’ name has once again been the subject of critical scrutiny. Admittedly,…
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The National Women’s History Museum provides a futuristic way to view the past
May 20, 2020By: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer I’ll admit it. I'm not really a museum fanatic. Sure, I've been to plenty of them and enjoyed basking in the aura of dusty relics, but I've never been totally excited to go to one.…
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This November 11 consider that history comes in more colours than white
November 10, 2019By: Jess Dela Cruz, News Writer Right at the start of November, cadets in uniform appear in the malls or in front of supermarkets exchanging poppies for donations to support veterans and their families. People are encouraged to wear poppies this…
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Shakespeare is more torment than tranquility in an introductory class
November 9, 2019By: Michelle Young, SFU Student Whether or not Shakespeare should be taught in schools is often widely debated. Many maintain that Shakespearean sonnets and plays are indispensable pieces of English literature, as their themes remain timeless. Others argue that Shakespeare’s works…
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Museums need to be updated to reflect integrated rather than segmented histories
July 15, 2019By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Museums are crucial cultural depictions of history. To represent history responsibly, they should be updated to reflect a more inclusive history. Recently, Victoria’s Royal B.C. Museum has planned to modernize its building to address structural…
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Dear straight people, Pride is so much more than a party
June 22, 2019By: Encina Roh, Peak Associate For many of us in the LGBTQ2+ community, Pride is the one event where we can show our identities freely without fear of persecution. Normally, I look around before I hold a girl’s hand, shoulder-checking…
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SFU obtains poster collection covering 40 years of Vancouver culture
November 13, 2018Written by: Michelle Gomez, Staff Writer SFU has received a poster collection which documents the past 40 years of Vancouver history, mainly through event promotion posters. The poster collection belonged to Perry Giguere, a Vancouverite who spent the past four…
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Urban planning displaces Black populations, says professor
November 6, 2018Written by: Michelle Gomez, Staff Writer A public lecture held at SFU Harbour Centre on October 24 tackled the issue of how urban planning constantly fails to consider the Black population. The talk was held by Ted Rutland, associate…
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