Michelle Young
BC’s new masking guidance isn’t enough
October 17, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor As of October 3, masks are mandatory for healthcare workers and visitors in settings that are accessible to patients, including areas where they receive care. This includes spaces like the rooms where doctors and nurses serve patients directly, or areas where patients may stay while waiting, such as lobbies. The policy also extends to contractors or volunteers in the area, but does not include private clinics or patients themselves. It’s a step forward, but there’s not much of a reason to shy away from universal masking, which would include asking patients to mask. It makes…
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SFU should revive their Latin American courses
October 13, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor In 2020, SFU suspended their Latin American studies program. There was little explanation for this, and since it’s been three years, I can only assume they aren’t prioritizing its return. As someone who had been…
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Debunking COVID-19 myths and misinformation
October 3, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor “The COVID-19 pandemic is over and we are ‘post-pandemic’” There have been multiple declarations that the pandemic is “over” — perhaps the most well-known was President Joe Biden’s declaration in 2022. When the World Health…
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Bright-er Side: Bridges for animals
September 26, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor In the midst of raging wildfires, a pandemic, and increasing inflation, it often feels like the world around us is collapsing (and it kind of is). The effects of climate change are creating deteriorating conditions…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Going to Costco
September 21, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor I absolutely hate Costco. Specifically, I hate the shopping experience at Costco. Do not, for the love of god, start lecturing me on what “good deals” they have because I have heard enough from everyone…
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Advocacy group calls for stronger COVID-19 measures this fall
September 19, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor On August 28, DoNoHarmBC hosted a protest in front of the Minister of Health, Adrian Dix’s office to call for the return of universal mask protections in healthcare settings. The in-person protest featured 25–30 people,…
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Opinions in Dialogue: Strategies for advocacy work
September 5, 2023By: Nushaiba Nanjiba, SFU Student and Michelle Young, Opinions Editor From climate change and gender inequality, to 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, there are countless issues that could use more of our attention. However, time is limited for all of us. Common forms…
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We can’t forget disabled queers during pride
July 31, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor Editor's note: This piece was written before the Vancouver Pride Society announced an accessible viewing zone with mask mandates in place, in response to community concerns. Vancouver Pride is coming up this August. It’s supposed…
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This Place is a tender exploration of “home”
July 10, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor This Place (2022), directed by v.t. nayani and written by women of colour, weaves together the stories of two women as they find themselves and one another. We are first introduced to Kawenniióhstha (Devery Jacobs),…
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COVID conscious activities for a safer summer
June 19, 2023By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor COVID-19 is still in the air, and indoor dining is not where it’s at. With more students looking to socialize, it’s important to keep a layered approach to pandemic precautions so everyone can avoid severe…
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