Marco Ovies
Phum Viphurit, The Paper Kites, Mt. Joy: Westward Music Festival Round-Up
September 27, 2019Written by: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer Photos by: Kim Regala, Peak Associate Showcasing a wide variety of music genres and performance venues, Westward Music Festival is an annual event in the Vancouver music scene that should not be missed. The opportunity to explore numerous local venues is a unique experience that introduces attendees to the city’s vibrant music scene. Not only that, but this year’s lineup included local Vancouver acts (Yung Heazy, Club Sofa, Chase Your Words) alongside artists from all across the world (Phum Viphurit, Joji, The Paper Kites), which is a perfect example of Vancouver's culturally diverse community.…
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Molé, wiener schnitzel, and me: what it means to be biracial
September 25, 2019By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer I was in high school and coming back from Europe. My family planned to pick me up at baggage claim, excited to hear all the stories from my two weeks abroad. I walked out…
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Robotic Soccer is probably the coolest sport on campus
September 21, 2019By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer I don’t know anything about robots, and I definitely don’t know anything about soccer, so, naturally, I am the best person to tell you about SFU’s Robotic Soccer Club. The club is a year old…
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The extended cut of Spider-Man: Far From Home is far from necessary to the franchise
September 17, 2019By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer After numerous reboots in the last twenty years, Spider-Man seems to finally have found its footing in Spider-Man: Far From Home. The latest iteration is an incredibly enjoyable film that features Tom Holland portraying the…
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The Lion King remake struggles to recreate the magic of the animated classic
September 10, 2019By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King was an immensely fun and nostalgic movie, and its familiar characters shone as brightly as the amazing scenery and visual effects. The film felt like you were watching…
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Dangerous noise levels on TransLink’s trains need to be made a top priority
September 8, 2019By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer Taking the SkyTrain is one of the most common ways for students to get up to campus, as well as being much better for the environment than driving. But is it worth the risk to your…
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#AllTheRagrets: What SFU students wish they knew in their first year
September 7, 2019By: Winona Young, Andrea Renney, Nicole Magas, Juztin Bello, Marco Ovies, Gabrielle McLaren, Chris Ho What I wish I knew as a baby SFU first year is . . . … you are going to be bad at university…
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Four must-see artists at this year’s Westward Music Festival
September 7, 2019By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer Now in its third year, Westward Music Festival is returning to Vancouver to offer live music enthusiasts a unique festival experience and a lineup of artists that spans a variety of genres. The festival’s shows…
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SFU Construction Watch
September 6, 2019By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer With all the construction happening around campus, it might be a bit confusing for new (and returning) students to find their way around campus. Here is a breakdown of construction projects happening on campus and…
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Seven things SFU was WRONG to welcome back to campus
September 4, 2019Written by Marco Ovies, Staff Writer That guy who types too loudly in lecture His typing is obnoxiously loud. But he’s not actually typing any notes . . . Instead, he’s using his keyboard to tap out the Morse code…
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