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Netflix releasing Dahmer was a sickening act
October 24, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Content warning: discussions of homicide, mentions of racism There’s a cruel level of insensitivity embedded into the new true crime series titled Dahmer. Currently, Netflix seems to be riding out its influence in the streaming entertainment industry by producing shows monetizing killers’ stories at the cost of victims and their families. It’s no surprise such a platform would easily overlook the impact this show has on those who are deeply wounded by Dahmer’s violent actions. It’s also no surprise that audiences are now often separated by those who care and those who display nonsensical fetishization…
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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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Displacing houseless people isn’t a solution, it’s violence
October 10, 2022By: C Icart, Staff Writer It’s been over two months since Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services ordered all tents in Hastings Tent City be removed. Since then, increased efforts for forced decampment have been taking place in the Downtown Eastside. Street…
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Greater Vancouver lacks transit accessibility
October 10, 2022By: Karissa Ketter, News Editor Once I graduated high school, I was incredibly excited to buy my first car. At the time, I didn’t care how expensive gas was, or how much I had to save for insurance. All I…
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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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Indigenous studies should be integrated into SFU’s degree requirements
October 3, 2022By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer SFU claims to offer a “well-rounded student experience,” but this can’t be true if students lack a genuine understanding of the trauma and oppression Indigenous peoples faced throughout Canadian history. There was a heavy focus…
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Pierre Poilievre represents a concerning shift in Canadian politics
October 1, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Over the years, the world sat and watched in disbelief while those living in the US faced the rise of a far-right president. We experienced firsthand the increasing polarization of the political sphere. Genuine discussion…
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Should we be using the term “Latinx?”
September 30, 2022By: Michelle Young, Editor-in-Chief and Daniel Salcedo Rubio, Features Editor Latinx emerged as a way to describe Latin Americans who didn’t identify with the gender binary. This can include people who identify as non-binary, agender, intersex, and/or Two-Spirited. The term…
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