Mark Burnham
Surprise! Homophobia still exists
February 17, 2013Even in a marketably queer-friendly city like Vancouver, people are still sipping the gay haterade By Rachel Braeuer Photos by Mark Burnham Over drinks last week, a friend was shocked to hear that I’d experienced homophobia in Vancouver. She was even more shocked to hear that it wasn’t an isolated incident. I don’t know whether to chalk this up to well-meaning NIMBYism (Not In My Backyard) or the fact that I have some pretty sweet straight friends; either way, I’m here to be the killjoy and inform you that yes, homophobia does still exist, even here in fair Vancouver. You’ve…
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You hypnotize me
February 17, 2013By Ljudmila Petrovic Photos by Mark Burnham Think of a hypnotist and you probably get an image of a pendulum and a voice crooning, “You are getting very sleepy.” But MJ Woo looks like any other SFU student, except for…
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New Facebook app Bang With Friends celebrates its first female user
February 17, 2013Despite all conventional logic, a hook-up is now theoretically possible By Colin Sharp Photos by Mark Burnham The social media world was stunned last Thursday after upstart Facebook app Bang With Friends announced that it finally had its first female…
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Andrea Abrams: athlete in action
February 17, 2013Abrams hurdles life's obstacles through her faith and does well on the track By Clay J. Gray Photos by Mark Burnham Andrea Abrams is a fifth-year senior at SFU. She’s from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and like many children she grew up…
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The Mat Pack finish on top
February 3, 2013SFU women defeat OCU to capture first ever WCWA team championship By Clay J. Gray Photos by Mark Burnham With only two matches left in the WCWA National Championships, SFU’s women’s wrestling team-trailed the Oklahoma City University Stars by one…
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Going up and growing up
February 3, 2013Sometimes you just need some perspective in life - 600 feet of perspective By Mark Burnham Photos by Mark Burnham I started climbing back in high school, essentially growing up at the local gym. The local community taught me to…
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A night in a Toronto student sex party
February 3, 2013Sex clubs are far less underground than you may think By Kristine Wilson Photos by Mark Burnham TORONTO (CUP) — Everyone is naked. As the DJ spins music on the first floor of Oasis Aqua Lounge in downtown Toronto, a…
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The debate consolidate
February 3, 2013By Ljudmila Petrovic Photos by Mark Burnham David Suzuki did it. So did Michael Ignatieff, not to mention a number of prime ministers, lawyers, politicians, and diplomats. All were once members of a debate club. SFU’s Debate Club meets for…
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POINT: Valentine’s Day can Suck it
February 3, 2013Nothing can good can come of this plastic holiday and it should be avoided at all costs By Ljudmila Petrovic Photos by Mark Burnham To see counter-point, click here! There’s always a day in early January when I walk into…
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POINT: Valentine's Day can Suck it
February 3, 2013Nothing good can come of this plastic holiday and it should be avoided at all costs By Ljudmila Petrovic Photos by Mark Burnham To see counter-point, click here! There’s always a day in early January when I walk into London…
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