Karissa Ketter
SFU Fairtrade launches cashew campaign to encourage safer manufacturing practices
February 28, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Content warning: mentions of violence and forced labour SFU Fairtrade has launched a campaign to encourage local BC businesses to make the switch to Fairtrade cashews. The Fairtrade program offers farmers protection against market fluctuations, supports sustainable practices, and ensures workers are paid a livable income. Canada continues to be a major consumer of cashews, often sourced from India and Brazil. Alongside these two countries, Vietnam is among the biggest exporters of cashews. As more companies emerge to supply cashew-made products such as cashew milk, cashew ice cream, and cashew cheese, the demand for these…
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Upcoming FCAT Conference to showcase student projects and voices
February 16, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer SFU Faculty of Communication, Arts and Technology (FCAT) is setting the stage for their annual Undergraduate Conference on March 4, 2022. Students from any FCAT school — contemporary arts, communication, interactive arts and technology (SIAT),…
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February 2, 2022 — Councillors discuss special meeting to re-open SUB early
February 15, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Council discusses special meeting to re-open SUB early Mathematics councillor Ben Tischler submitted a motion to hold a special meeting on February 9, 2022 to discuss re-opening the Student Union Building (SUB) early. Tischler reported…
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Contract Worker Justice releases report on poor working conditions at SFU
February 14, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Contract Worker Justice (CWJ) group has been pushing SFU to hire their cleaning and food services workers in-house. They recently wrote a report detailing the poor working conditions of these workers and presented it to…
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Contract Worker Justice critical of SFU’s new social procurement guide
February 7, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer SFU has developed a new social procurement guide designed to “drive positive social change throughout their procurement activities,” according to their website. Social procurement involves SFU purchasing ethical goods and contracting services to influence the…
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SFSS explains decision to close Student Union Building
February 1, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer On January 20, 2022, the SFSS emailed the student body informing them the Student Union Building (SUB) will be closed until February 18, 2022. In their email, they wrote, “In regards to high COVID-19 cases…
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Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance calls on SFU to rethink in-person learning
January 31, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer and Nancy La, News Editor On January 17, 2022, SFU Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) issued a statement calling for a delay of in-person classes in light of the changing situation due to Omicron. The…
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STOP COVID! app aims to increase youth vaccination rates
January 29, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer A team of researchers are developing an app they hope will increase youth vaccination rates in BC. Led by health science professor Scott Lear, The STOPCOVID! app targets 18–29 year olds and is rooted in…
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SFU creates a Bullying and Harassment Central Hub
January 25, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer SFU has created the Bullying and Harassment Central Hub where members of the SFU community can access support and resources if they are experiencing bullying. All SFU students, staff, and faculty have access to the services…
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Senate Meeting — January 10, 2022
January 24, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Senate receives concerns on mental health resources for students The Stronger Together Party at SFU saw the student body voice concerns online about remote education. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences undergraduate representative senator Helen…
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