Noeka Nimmervoll

Three women sitting together in a bedroom laughing.
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Long Story Short: Romance is a sidequest but the prize is the friends I made along the way

Noeka Nimmervoll February 9, 2026

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 is an incredibly special thing. They’ve also provided me with a mirror: relationships tend to show you the sides of yourself that you were hoping to avoid. Am I single, you may ask? Yes, girl, yes, I am. I have no regrets about my relationships, in large part because of the friends I made along the way.  The longest-lasting impact of being in romantic relationships,…

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HIRING: Seeking law professional skilled in clownery

Noeka Nimmervoll January 20, 2026

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 of OpenAI. Our client claims…

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clothes hanging side by side.
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Fast fashion exploits the consumer

Noeka Nimmervoll January 13, 2026

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 2% of workers earn a…

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Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama at the Vancouver Art Gallery

Noeka Nimmervoll January 12, 2026

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 from a career spanning over…

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a girl lying down on her bed, in a room that is slightly messy. There are three posters on the wall that read: live, laugh, love.
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Clichés contain pearls of human wisdom

Noeka Nimmervoll January 5, 2026

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 of our lives. As we…

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Chaiiwala of London comes to SFU Burnaby

Noeka Nimmervoll January 5, 2026

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 under the ownership of Shiraj…

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Survival guide: post-holiday edition

Noeka Nimmervoll January 5, 2026

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 season is over, my cranberry-gin-fizz-coloured…

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An illustration of a rack of spices in jars.
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The grand history of the spice trade

Noeka Nimmervoll December 20, 2025

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 in Canada. Cinnamon, allspice, ginger,…

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Research labs must support students over artificial intelligence

Noeka Nimmervoll December 20, 2025

Research assistant positions in labs are a key entry job for students looking to enter research. These positions are critical for a student’s career development, and to maintain the quality of academic research; without them, both students and the research…

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I give a guy a chance . . . and look what happened

Noeka Nimmervoll December 19, 2025

I just got back from a date, and . . . wow. There might be a lot of fish in the sea, but damn, the sea is POLLUTED. This guy was a nightmare! He picked me up, and girl, he…

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