Mental health
UBC students get $1,500 of mental health benefits, we get . . . $500?
March 1, 2022By: Meera Eragoda, Editor-in-Chief In 2021, UBC’s student society, the UBC Alma Mater Society (AMS), increased their mental health benefits from $500 to $1,000. Earlier this year, they increased them again to $1,500 through use of their Health and Dental Reserve Fund. So why hasn’t the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS), who are responsible for administering SFU’s Studentcare program, done the same? The AMS reviews their health and dental plan yearly to see what parts of the plan “students use most and where more coverage is needed,” fueling their decision for the latest increase. It’s unclear whether the SFSS does…
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Escapism is healthy — in moderation
February 11, 2022By: Twinkle Pethad, SFU Student Escapism — the use of activities to temporarily transport us into a happier world where we have control over our actions and emotions, creates an illusionary pleasant atmosphere. Though moderation is needed, escapism is rather necessary…
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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee mental health campaign nominated for NCAA Award of Excellence
February 4, 2022By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer After gymnast Simone Biles bowed out from the vault and uneven bars during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, comments poured in supporting the star’s decision to put her mental well-being first. During any given competition, athletes…
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It’s time to end your dysfunctional relationship with Instagram
February 1, 2022By: Ciara Reid, SFU Student Ending a dysfunctional relationship is difficult, but things are usually better once you’re out. This was my experience in beginning the process of deleting my social media after two years of increasingly unhealthy use. Before…
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The ups and downs of my figure skating experience
January 26, 2022By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor I started figure skating when I was six years old. At first, I didn’t want to attend lessons, but I was easily bribed with sweets. Once I got on the ice, I no…
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Mason Glover shares his the ingredients for football success
January 21, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Name: Mason Glover Major: Business, fourth year Position: Running back, #26 Favourite football players: Marshall Faulk and Russell Wilson Mason Glover’s transition from soccer to football at age seven eventually led him to SFU. In…
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SFU researchers create virtual reality experience to help astronauts manage loneliness in space
November 21, 2021By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer SFU School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) professor Dr. Bernhard Riecke and his team of researchers created an earthgazing virtual reality (VR) experience to combat loneliness felt by astronauts on long journeys in…
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Where you live as a student matters
September 27, 2021by Tamanna T., Staff Writer Being a university student isn’t easy. You have to deal with maintaining decent grades, participating in extracurriculars, socializing, dating, and maybe even finding a part-time job to pay for your education. If balancing multiple things…
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The amount of inequities female athletes face is ridiculous
June 22, 2021By: 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…
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A focus on mental health is needed for post-pandemic life
June 14, 2021By: Theresa-Anne Clarke Harter, Peak Associate For those with certain mental health concerns, a return to in-person learning may mean heightened anxiety, social challenges, and more. Others may feel relieved at the thought of returning to school, as remote learning’s lack…
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