Maya Beninteso
You can’t pour from an empty cup
February 23, 2022I had a friend — let’s call her Willow. This friendship progressed to the point where we confided in each other regarding difficult topics — like any other close friend. But, over time, I became less of a friend and morphed into her (100% unlicensed) therapist. Of course, I wanted to support her, but not to the extent she expected. I tried to rationalize my therapist-esque role in her life by telling myself she needed my support. But, there is a fine line between being supportive and full-on therapy sessions — that line is called a healthy boundary. The day…
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My perfectionism nearly ruined me
February 18, 2022You knew my type in high school. I always sat in the front row and was a part of too many student councils and clubs to remember. I was a multi-sport athlete. I was the valedictorian of my graduating class.…
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Study tips for exam season
February 17, 2022Stop procrastinating If I have just called you out, my sincerest apologies. I just thought: why procrastinate delivering the best study tip? Although it is easier said than done, how can you cram half a semester’s worth of information in…
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Opinions in Dialogue: The Ambiguity of Gender and Sexuality
February 15, 2022Though gender is not inherently sexual, it does bear influence on the relationships we form — be they sexual or otherwise. SFU Student Ciara Reid and Peak Associate Maya Beninteso discuss. CR: As a trans-person, I feel that my gender…
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Mainstream media needs to address its sex stigma
February 13, 2022Doing it, the devil’s tango, knocking boots — these are all euphemisms used to avoid a simple three-letter word: sex. Why do we feel the need for all these euphemisms in order to avoid one word? Despite sex being a…
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Caffeine should be used with caution
January 31, 2022So . . . you consume too much caffeine. Though not entirely a surprise — caffeine is addictive by nature and central to the student lifestyle — I am nonetheless about to roast your habit. You have bean warned. Caffeine…
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Opinions in Dialogue: Reaching out and Checking in
January 25, 2022Over the pandemic, many of the methods we use to interact with one another have become formalized. With quarantine, distanced education, and work, we’ve had to adapt the language we use to build and sustain our relationships. Central to the…
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Heartbreak is inevitable and invaluable
January 16, 2022Heartbreak sucks — there’s no way to sugarcoat it. It can manifest in not being able to stomach food, hours spent at the gym (physical soreness is decidedly better than emotional turmoil), or days spent in bed. In short —…
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Finals season: a warning
November 26, 2021The cold, like hornets, incessantly stinging at the back of your throat, nibbling at, not only your toes, but your will to live, almost as if it knows, finals season’s prepared to attack stealthily on its tiptoes. It…
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The amount of inequities female athletes face is ridiculous
June 22, 2021Content warning: Mention of eating disorders It’s 2021 and, to be completely honest, I am fed up with the inequities faced by female athletes. If you have ever seen the comment section on Instagram accounts of professional female athletes, you…
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