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Climate change fuels human-caused wildfires too
October 12, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor You don’t have to look far to find news about wildfires impacting communities across Canada. It seems like every year BC experiences its “worst wildfire season” on record, and the issue isn’t just local. Greece, Spain, and Hawaiʻi endured devastating fires this year, among other locations. What’s concerning isn’t just the fact that many sit back and act like nothing can be done in the long-term — news headlines and social media posts severely underscore the role climate change plays in large-scale wildfires, arson or not. Recurring extreme heat events result in “dry weather” and…
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A closer look at SFU’s Indigenous art displays
October 3, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Lhuḵw’lhuḵw’áyten (Burnaby Mountain) has been home to hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people for thousands of years. Today, the mountain is known to many as the location of SFU’s main campus — a decision that was made…
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Productivity is a trap
September 18, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Content warning: mentions of car accidents and brain injuries. The other day, I made a post on my Instagram story saying that your productivity isn’t defined by how many activities you do each summer. The…
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Shoebox is an ode to queerness and cultural identity
July 19, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Content warning: mention of intergenerational trauma. It’s been a while since I’ve listened to an album in one sitting, but Kimmortal’s new release, Shoebox, had me doing so with ease. Kimmortal is an established and…
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I’m (not) sorry I go the speed limit
May 26, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Content warning: mentions of car accidents and death. Those who drive to class on Burnaby Mountain are hopefully aware of the 60 km/hour speed limit. Yes, I’m talking to you, in your shiny blue BRZ…
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Opinions in Dialogue: What it feels like to be disabled during COVID-19
March 31, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor & Michelle Young, Editor-in-Chief It’s been just over three years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Most people in the west spent around two years following COVID-19 precautions. However, many were eager to discard their…
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The internet has a sexism problem
March 28, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Content warning: mentions of sexism and sexual assault. Over the last year, our social media feeds have been regretfully subjected to content about Andrew Tate. The former kickboxer-turned-influencer, who is currently detained in Romania under…
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Why I no longer call myself a “peakbagger”
March 27, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Content warning: brief mention of ableism. I’ve been fascinated with mountains ever since I can recall setting my eyes on one. There’s something so bold about local peaks that I’ve never been able to fully…
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Lowering inflation isn’t enough to fix the rising cost of living
March 17, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Browsing news and social media these days feels increasingly dystopian. News feeds present articles about Canadians cutting back on prescription medications, working two jobs, and changing their minds about having children in this economy. Wealth…
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Reclaiming disability narratives through art
March 7, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor [caption id="attachment_124792" align="alignnone" width="300"] PHOTO: Eddie Hernandez Photography[/caption] Alice Wong Alice Wong is an Asian-American “disabled activist, writer, editor, media maker, and consultant.” She founded the website Disability Visibility Project, a platform to share and…
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