Izzy Cheung
Opinions in Dialogue: Unpacking beauty standards and its effects
September 11, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer and Gurneet Lohcham, SFU Student Perceptions of beauty tend to change depending on where you are. Notions of “ideal” and “desirable” features change over time, too. Media, pop culture, and even colonialism can play a role in what is defined as “beautiful” across different cultures. Some people may use skin whiteners, while others use a tanning bed. In reality, there are multiple forms of beauty — which is subjective — but beauty standards can still weigh on our perception of self. In what ways do we view different beauty standards, and how does this affect…
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Stomach Bugs
August 1, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Psst. Hey. It’s me. You know, your friendly neighbourhood stomach. Or well, not neighbourhood, because I am inside of you, but whatever. So, what’s up? Why haven’t you fed us properly today? No, that small…
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The ABCs of tipping in an expensive city
August 1, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer A few weeks ago, I went out with a couple friends for dinner at a newer restaurant in our neighbourhood. The food was great, and service was amazing, but what surprised me the most was…
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A FIRE Story About My Day at SFU Burnaby
July 19, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Disclaimer: This is a true story. I wish I could say it isn’t. Everyone’s heard about the fire that rocked the world (or just the Burnaby campus) on Wednesday, June 28. You might have been…
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A book’s journey from draft to award-winning design
July 14, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Have you ever wondered how chicken scratch drafts turn into colourful, award-winning hardcovers? Until August 31, you can find out at W.A.C. Bennett Library on SFU’s Burnaby Campus. Two free exhibits, the 2022 Alcuin Society…
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Open letter demands protection for BC’s platform-based workers
July 14, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer On June 19, BC’s branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), and the Centre for Future Work, released a letter pushing for better protection policies for gig workers. The letter was written by…
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I saw you: SFU edition
July 5, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Tall athlete at the gym You saw me using the bench press and offered to spot me, even though I was with three of my friends. You had a red SFU athletics water bottle, matching…
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How we can help decolonize educational institutions
July 5, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of colonialism, residential schools, and unmarked graves. Decolonizing SFU has to be about more than just taking a day off and wearing orange. While these are small steps in raising awareness, higher…
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A summer of fresh air and fun
July 4, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer One of the best things about summer is spending time outside. Whether you’re hiking, enjoying the water, or taking in local art, there are plenty of options for outdoor activities in the Lower Mainland. If…
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A brief history of Indigenous Literature in Canada
June 27, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer We’re all familiar with ‘classic’ literary moguls like Shakespeare and Jane Austen. For those like me who have endured at least a few English classes in so-called Canadian institutions, we’re taught all about the significance of…
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