life

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The loud, the quiet, and the ambiverted

EIC May 11, 2015

[caption id="attachment_2496" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Photo Credit: Phoebe Lim[/caption] I used to believe I was extroverted; I was a loud, ‘in your face’ kind of kid. I enjoyed spending time with friends, and I drew my strength and confidence from them. Then I hit the middle school years and things changed a little. I was no longer drawing strength from those I spent time with; rather, I frequently found it exhausting. I craved time for myself to engage in hobbies and activities that only I really enjoyed and understood. The down-time was safe and soothing. I’d go for runs, read books,…

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Take control of your education with an SFU directed study

EIC March 30, 2015

[caption id="attachment_1922" align="alignnone" width="940"] Photo courtesy of CollegeDregrees360 (Flickr)[/caption] March, April, May: the spring semester is coming to a rapid end and the time for course registration is upon us. Another term where we must face the challenges of schedule…

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Cluttered with memories

EIC February 2, 2015

No longer living with my parents, I’m surprised that I haven’t yet moved past the concept of having “a room.” In my entire rented suite, only my room seems suited to holding my mass collection of life-relics. It’s surrounded by…

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Students reject Build SFU loan

EIC January 21, 2015

Students denied the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) board of directors the right to pursue a debenture regarding the Build SFU Student Union Building (SUB) and Stadium projects at their Special General Meeting (SGM) today. The special resolution to approve…

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Livin’ the small town life

EIC November 24, 2014

Vancouver welcomed me nearly three years ago. While I’d visited the Lower Mainland a few times previously, the gargantuan metropolis provided me with a new context — these enormous buildings, this futuristic train whizzing through the sky, the never-ending sounds…

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