Nercya Kalino
Trauma-dumping on complete strangers
February 10, 2023By: Nercya Kalino It’s good to be an open person. It’s good to share what’s on your mind. It’s good to be vulnerable. Those are part of what makes a healthy human. But what’s absolutely unacceptable is being overly vulnerable with a total stranger. Making the leap from small talk to trauma dumping — oversharing about sensitive topics — is a mortal sin, and a major conversational faux-pas. Listen, I get it. The thing about strangers is that, sometimes, it’s easier to be vulnerable around them. We think to ourselves, “Why should we worry about being judged if our paths…
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Dear Peakie
February 8, 2023By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Dear Peakie, This question has drawn curtains upon my complexion, colouring my world a bland shade of . . . Blah. I rely on you to tell me the answer, and to free me at…
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Professors with arbitrary limits on grades.
January 27, 2023By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Ever leave a negative review for a professor on Rate My Professors? There are only a handful of legitimate gripes on the site, but near the top of the list would be the professor who’ll…
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The realities of ethical fashion
January 10, 2023By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Fast fashion in the clothing industry has become a prominent collective discussion over the years. More people are citing concerns over the ethical practices of clothing companies and the impact behind what they wear. Younger…
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Soweto Gospel Choir brings hope to fans in Vancouver
December 9, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer On November 12, Grammy award winning Soweto Gospel Choir performed at the Queen Elizabeth theater as part of their North American tour. “HOPE: It’s Been a Long Time Coming” is their new concert with an…
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Hidden Gems: Second-hand clothing stores
November 25, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer There’s something about thrift stores that takes you out of your own mind and into an enthralling experience of hunting down unique gems. Thrifting is like rummaging through someone’s old wardrobe to put together your…
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Driving high is a thrill you don’t want to chase
November 21, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of car accidents No parent, guardian, friend, partner, or sibling wants to receive a car accident phone call. People die horrifically from car accidents, and if not, there are typically still traumatic…
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If we want to progress more as a society, we should ditch individualism
November 18, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Individualism, at its best, asks people to lead a self-reliant life and function within society as their own entity. It appeals to those who seek achievements and personal growth in various aspects of life. However,…
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Tipping reminds us how workers are underpaid
November 10, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Each country has their own understanding of tipping within their society. While some countries don’t practice tipping by cultural standards, others, such as Canada, encourage it through rules or legislation around tipping. To an extent,…
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SFU Student Update
November 8, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Key Updates SFU innovatively stands by mediocre Health and Counselling services The location of the office being at the bottom of the Maggie Benston Centre, lack of lighting, and general difficulty in getting an appointment…
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