Lifestyle
Don’t be afraid of counselling
March 10, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Mental health hasn’t been getting any better over these past few years. COVID-19, climate disasters, and war have been sources of stress and anxiety, and that’s to say nothing of the responsibilities of being a student. Fortunately, counsellors are specifically trained to help us process whatever issues are troubling our minds. Though there may still be a stigma related to mental health challenges, taking care of your health should be celebrated, be it mental or otherwise. A counselling session might be a great stress reliever, because you can discuss any topics freely. This could be helpful…
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Climate action is hard, but becomes harder the longer we put it off
March 2, 2022By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer Who hasn’t bemoaned change? From a new job to a new home to a change in a family dynamic, humans are made to fear change. We associate change with uncertainty. However, when issues arise, change…
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Local fashion company Afro.ditie Creative discusses their vision, celebration of culture, and their designs
November 22, 2017Afro.ditie Creative is a Vancouver-based company that seeks to engage in a conversation about culture through fashion. It was started by Ayodeji and Anastasia Akintemi as a way of expressing and sharing both of their cultures. As stated on their…
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SFU’s Chitter revolution
February 15, 2016What is Chitter? The Convocation Mall raccoons should watch out, because there’s a new woodland creature winning the hearts of SFU students: the bright blue squirrel of Chitter. A few months ago, someone told me about the new app. At…
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Tips on how to have the best ginger-beach season of your life
July 27, 2015It’s almost August, which means beach season for all you red-haired beach bums is only a few months away. And while you might be wondering how the season snuck up on you so quickly, much like the full-body suit you…
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Reflections on my veganism
July 20, 2015Going vegan was the most challenging and rewarding decision I have ever made for my health. I can still remember, a couple years ago, being asked “would you ever go vegan?” with my response being, “No way. Never.” Ironically enough,…
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Gearing Up
November 24, 2014Yeah, that’s right. SFU has a bike tool co-op. Located in TC319 Rotunda on the Burnaby campus, the Bike Tool Co-op (BTC) is stocked with a whole variety of new tools and parts to help you keep your bike healthy.…
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Who’s Kayode?
November 24, 2014On a bitter Spring afternoon in the West Mall atrium, one lone candidate captivated students attending the election debates for the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) VP Student Life position. Standing among his competitors, he rapped along with the rhythmic…
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The costumed campus
November 17, 2014“I think the mascot is dead.” That’s all the opposition’s radio announcer could say about what he had just witnessed. It was a timeout in the first half of a Clan basketball game in the spring of 1996, and the…
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As time goes by
October 14, 2014(NUW) — During some grand bout of insomnia, I began to ponder my own concept of time; how I perceived it, and why I perceived it in that particular way. Attempting to logically analyze all of this at 4:00 a.m.…
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