Maya Beninteso

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The amount of inequities female athletes face is ridiculous

Opinions June 22, 2021

By: Maya Beninteso, SFU Student  Content 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 know exactly what I mean. As an athlete, I can, unfortunately, attest to the additional financial, physical, and mental challenges that accompany being a woman in this field. For instance, in Canada, there is a wage gap between cis men and cis women, but this phenomenon is not exclusive to traditional careers. This wage gap…

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How to set yourself up for a successful semester

Features May 17, 2021

by Maya Beninteso, SFU student Tip #1: Ease into a regular sleep routine I’m sure you have all heard some variation of this tip before, and remote learning does not lend itself to a perfect sleep schedule. However, it would…

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