Julia Nijjar
A case of the blues without a tune
October 4, 2026In his famous comedy As You Like It, the poet and playwright William Shakespeare reminds us that all the world is a stage, and the people are merely the players. Now, let us implement this philosophy in a production of our own as we set the stage for act one. The dusty velvet curtains have risen and you, the protagonist, just set foot on xʷtatəl̕ləm ʔə ƛ̓ səltaɬ sme:nt / Xwta7ltáw̓txw tl’a Lheḵw’lhúḵw’aytn (SFU Burnaby Campus) for the opening scene. The autumn wind breezes ever so gently through your hair as you make your entrance. The cavernous concrete walls play…
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Dear sweater weather, you’ve been gone too long
September 7, 2026Amid the humidity of the last evenings of August lingers a whisper of wistful wind — a reminder of the nearing autumn. As the days get shorter, and the nights get longer, we graciously welcome back sweater weather. There is…
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Get to know Greek mythology through Homer’s The Odyssey and its counterparts
May 18, 2026There is nothing better than sitting by the seaside while indulging in literature that captures the essence of summer along the coast. My favourite piece of literature to read by the ocean is Homer’s Odyssey. I adore being perched by…
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Spotlight on SFU Vocal Jazz
December 19, 2025For the past few years, I’ve felt like a soprano singer trapped in the body of a student. How wondrous would it be to sing again like I once did in the good old choir days of high school? My…
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Course Review: The wonders of classical mythology
November 8, 2025It’s often difficult to decide which classes to take for an upcoming semester. I constantly find myself lost in an entanglement of thoughts as I weigh the pros and cons of each potential schedule outcome. Choosing courses that align with…
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