Noeka Nimmervoll
Blackness is not a monolith
February 24, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer In Canadian media, when Black individuals are celebrated, their cultural identity is simplified under this single social label, seemingly for the convenience and comfort of other Canadians. The author Esi Edugyan explained to The Tyee that “ideas of what it meant to be a Black person were these kinds of easily digested, maybe monotone depictions of Black characters on downgrade TV shows.” It’s time to get more specific about the unique backgrounds that make the Black community so diverse. For true celebration of Black excellence, the unique experiences and identities of Black individuals must be…
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“The fire that heals us”: a collaborative zine-making workshop
February 9, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer Content warning: conversations about sexualized violence and sexual assault. On January 28, SFU students and community members gathered in the SFPIRG Lounge for “the fire that heals us,” a zine-making workshop. The SFU Sexual Violence…
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Long Story Short: Romance is a sidequest but the prize is the friends I made along the way
February 9, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer I have been in my fair share of serious relationships since I was a teenager. They’ve given me some of the most wonderful experiences — loving someone with your whole being and sharing a life…
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HIRING: Seeking law professional skilled in clownery
January 20, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Hiring Agent Bozo & Bubbles Law Group We are hiring — Professional lawyer clown Our client, Elon Musk, is engaged in a dynamic lawsuit with former business partner and current OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the development…
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Fast fashion exploits the consumer
January 13, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer There is a growing awareness among consumers that the fast fashion industry is exploitative to its workers and the environment. Of the 60 million garment workers employed in factories in countries like Bangladesh, less than…
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Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama at the Vancouver Art Gallery
January 12, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama is on display at the Vancouver Art Gallery from October 3, 2025, to February 22, 2026. Curated by Paul Wong, this postmortem solo exhibition of the photographer Tamio Wakayama features collections…
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Clichés contain pearls of human wisdom
January 5, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer The question of “what do I do with my life?” seems to occupy the psyche of many people. Which isn’t odd considering the relevance of existential questions and their resulting answers on shaping the trajectories…
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Chaiiwala of London comes to SFU Burnaby
January 5, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer Peak reviews are not sponsored. Chaiiwala of London, a fast-growing chai enterprise, is coming to SFU Burnaby. A chai café serving a wide variety of South Asian street food, this franchise entered Canada in 2021…
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Survival guide: post-holiday edition
January 5, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Diva After the holidays, everything sucks. I love the part of winter when all I do is stuff my face with carbs and cocktails, because, well, it’s carbs and cocktail time. However, now that the holiday…
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The grand history of the spice trade
December 20, 2025By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer The modern world is full of magic if you take a minute to peek under the hood. One such thing that has struck me lately as absurd is owning a spice rack as a student…
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