Molly Lorette

An illustration of a girl with long flowing hair. Astrological signs and stars shine around her.
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Your weekly SFU Horoscopes: January 17–23

Molly Lorette January 18, 2021

Aries: How is that fourth New Year's resolution going? Maybe if you actually stuck with something for longer than a month, you could make a change in your life. Pick up those roller skates you bought back in March 2020 and become the unattainable manic pixie dream entity of your dreams.  Taurus: Taurus, I think you have some control issues that need some addressing. This week during your Starbucks™ visit, try not to stand directly at the bar in order to watch your barista’s every move. Well, at least they can’t hear your huffing through your mask, I suppose. Gemini:…

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Where is the fourth floor of the AQ?

Molly Lorette October 5, 2020

Have you ever stepped into the elevator on your way to a tutorial on the fifth floor of the AQ and noticed that the buttons conveniently jump from three to five? Have you noticed that the few elevators that do…

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Not offering ASL classes is an accessibility issue

Molly Lorette September 20, 2020

Personally, I think that it is absolutely atrocious that SFU does not offer courses to learn American Sign Language (ASL). Currently, VCC, UBC, and Douglas College have all taken steps to ensure further accessibility for their students, so why hasn’t…

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A Zoom love story: How I fell in love within the confines of a 4x5cm box

Molly Lorette September 10, 2020

Oh how the utter bliss from classes seems to have faded since the transition online! No, I'm not talking about the increased difficulty in communication, nor am I talking about the increased workloads and expectations piled on by my professors…

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Closet Cases: Stories on when we came to terms with our queer identity

Kitty Cheung and Molly Lorette June 22, 2020

One of my favourite toys during early childhood was the household mop. My family kept the mop and bucket outside on the balcony of our Strathcona apartment. I would flip this mop upside-down and she would transform into my gorgeous…

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I’ve become my tarot deck’s puppet

Molly Lorette June 15, 2020

Ever since I bought my first tarot deck, my fate has been sealed.  “One card wouldn’t hurt,” I told myself. I pulled out a card, The Devil. Later that very same day, Karen asked to see my manager. Truly, the…

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The art of exchanging letters

Molly Lorette May 23, 2020

Does anyone else remember when getting mail used to be exciting? Getting a birthday card in the mail with a bill tucked inside used to be the most thrilling experience as a kid. These days, while getting a package due…

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Long Story Short: Getting tattooed is like decorating an apartment

Molly Lorette March 14, 2020

When I was younger, I had a bit of a phobia of needles. Whenever we had our vaccines in school, I would have major anxiety and would more than likely cry. Naturally, I never thought that I would ever get…

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