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The many layers of disability and athleticism
November 14, 2022By: Olivia Visser What does a disabled athlete look like to you? The Paralympics might come to mind, with their innovative mobility devices for competitors, or the 69-year-old Xia Boyu, who summited Mount Everest as a double amputee. Disabled athletes come in many forms, yet those with invisible illnesses are often overlooked in the sports community. As a disabled athlete with an invisible illness, I sometimes feel alienated from both communities. Social media can be deceiving. I hike and climb on my “good days,” which are few and far between lately. Nonetheless, I try to take advantage of them. The…
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Social media fitness culture is damaging
November 12, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Content warning: mentions of eating disorders and body dysmorphia Social media is a useful tool that connects like-minded people, but it also has the potential to cause massive damage. In recent years, online fitness communities…
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It’s time to stop treating climate change like a future problem
November 2, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Over the decades, popular media outlets reporting on climate change have appealed to readers by pleading with them to consider future generations. The idea that current generations may not suffer, but future ones will, is…
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Horror should be scary, not discriminatory
October 31, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Content warning: mentions of violence, anti-Black racism, and ableism People like horror for different reasons. Some enjoy the genre’s focus on dark topics and pressing social issues, while others watch for creative villains that push…
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Monday Music: Halloween tunes to get you in the ‘treating mood
October 30, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Let’s be honest — Christmas steals all the attention when it comes to holiday music, but why!? It’s time to give Halloween some love. Whether partying or cramming for midterms, this spooky list will make…
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BC needs better backcountry education
October 27, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Outdoor recreation is steadily growing in popularity. Due to business closures and social distancing restrictions during COVID-19, BC’s regional parks saw a 61% increase in use in 2020. More people enjoying outdoor spaces is arguably…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Inconsiderate transit passengers ruin my commute
October 20, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Those who rely on transit to get to school or work know how much of a hassle commuting can be. With buses being off-schedule or often full, our frustrations with TransLink feel like a growing…
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Unreasonable professors make student life even more stressful
October 14, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Being a student can be tough. You’ve got multiple courses on your plate, potentially on top of a part-time or full-time job. Managing hobbies, extracurriculars, a social life, and schoolwork isn’t an easy task. Some…
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Conspiracy theorists aren’t truth seekers
October 12, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Our society is in the midst of steadily increasing political polarization. While conspiracy theorists have always existed, widespread social media use makes it easier than ever to access misinformation. The COVID-19 pandemic is a fitting…
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An ode to friendly bus drivers
October 8, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor If you’re a regular commuter, you’ve likely been in a situation that involved a less than friendly bus driver. Perhaps you were short .25 cents and denied service, or the driver couldn’t wait two seconds…
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