Nercya Kalino

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Job shadowing as a student is underrated

Nercya Kalino June 9, 2023

The variety of work opportunities provided for university students during and after their degrees goes a great length to create unique skill sets. While some Canadian students may have the option to partake in co-op, others may volunteer or job shadow instead. As an international student, I know not everyone has the capacity to make time for co-op. Reasons might vary depending on a student’s visa conditions, or their ability to afford time away from school for work. Or, the choice to be away from school simply might not be favourable to some. Job shadowing can be a great option…

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Large-scale fishing has serious ethical implications

Nercya Kalino May 18, 2023

Fish farming has complicated impacts on the environment. Most of us don’t have the slightest idea what processes fish go through before they land on our plates. When you learn what happens behind the scenes in the fishing industry, it…

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Q&A with Accessibility as Creative Practice intern, Keimi Nakashima Ochoa

Nercya Kalino March 29, 2023

SFU Galleries is hosting a series of workshops for creatives with access needs led by 2023 Accessibility as Creative Practice intern, Keimi Nakashima-Ochoa. The first workshop, which took place on February 25, was for immunocompromised artists. Taking place at Audain…

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Rolling through history: The rich cultural legacy of roller skating

Nercya Kalino March 17, 2023

Many groups of people who face challenges in society find community and solace with those who face their same issues and develop bonds over common interests. Such common interests can come in the form of geek culture, arts, or sports…

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More uneducated opinions from your tutor

Nercya Kalino March 17, 2023

Explain Marshall McLuhan’s phrase, “The medium is the message.” Is there supposed to be a double meaning to this? Nothing is as clear as day, as bright as the sun, as clean as the . . . I’ve lost my…

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TransLink is electrifying their bus routes

Nercya Kalino March 17, 2023

At the beginning of 2022, TransLink released a Climate Action Strategy. A message from the chief executive officer Kevin Quinn stated, “It’s our responsibility, as the backbone of Metro Vancouver’s sustainable transportation system, to do everything we can to respond…

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Predicting 2023 fiction trends

Nercya Kalino and Petra Chase March 9, 2023

Content warning: mentions of abusive relationships, racism, and xenophobia. Out: The romanticization of abusive love interests It’s fun to indulge in a steamy romance novel every once in a while, but when the romantic interest displays controlling and forceful behaviours,…

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The reflection pond is going to waste

Nercya Kalino March 6, 2023

Dear SFU, One would think that the reflection pond has a sense of purpose, considering its name. I have never come across such oblivious humans in this concrete confinement I’m obliged to call home. As the oldest fish in this…

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Creative outlets I used to stay grounded during difficult moments

Nercya Kalino February 27, 2023

Over the years, I’ve come to learn that my anxiety led to inattentiveness and other complications for my mental health. While therapy helps many people; personally, I’ve never invested in therapy due to personal religious beliefs. Maybe in the future…

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The ongoing campaign for free contraception by AccessBC

Nercya Kalino February 16, 2023

AccessBC’s campaign has been at the forefront in fighting for access to contraceptives in BC. In a statement to The Peak, a spokesperson for the ministry of health said AccessBC’s advocacy is welcome and “our government is committed to making…

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