opinions
Canadian society is still far from accessible
September 29, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Able-bodied people often make their way through the world without worrying about accessibility barriers. They have less reason to be concerned about finding a seat by the door or catching COVID-19, nor do they have to face the reality of being forced into systemic poverty due to chronic illness. Canada likes to pride itself in being a relatively equitable country, yet many have no idea that our society is still far from accessible for disabled people. Canadian city design is the most apparent example of inaccessibility. When I make my way around Vancouver, I notice…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Why are we still using iClickers!?
September 25, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Throughout our university degrees, we’ve all been in a course where the professor clearly states that not having an iClicker will affect your attendance grade. That isn’t fair. Quite frankly, I think iClickers are a…
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Disabled and Disbelieved: People with invisible illnesses still aren’t taken seriously
September 25, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Content warning: ableism, online bullying Disabled people still experience considerable social stigma in modern society. Although online awareness is on the rise, communities still face backlash by able-bodied people who are uncomfortable with the way…
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Bright-er Side: Getting to experience the Burnaby Campus for the first time since remote learning
September 23, 2022By: eveluchka, SFU Student Thanks to COVID-19, I’m a third year student and this semester is the first time I’ve had a class at the Burnaby campus. It’s not been what I expected. For two years, I was told I…
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Political Corner: Student debt cancellation is smart, not selfish
September 23, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Last month, US President Joe Biden announced plans to cancel up to $20,000 USD in federal student loan debt per person. This is a monumental decision for roughly 48 million US students holding onto student…
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No Normal: We need to stop calling people weird as an insult
September 13, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Growing up, there was one insult that I remember receiving often: weirdo. Being called weird might not strike everyone as the most insidious remark, but it’s a term that alienates groups for not fitting into…
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Social Upgrade: Vancouver’s social culture desperately needs a revamp
September 13, 2022By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer We need to change the way we socialize in Vancouver. Vancouver’s social scene isn’t approachable for many people, and no one should be excluded from the fun just because they want to partake in a…
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Fundamental Rights: Freedom from religion is just as important as freedom of religion
September 12, 2022By: Cristina Liao, SFU Student Edited by: Luke Faulks The overturning of Roe v. Wade is a seismic shift. People around the world have protested this decision as an encroachment against bodily autonomy. It’s a decision that only makes sense…
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Exercising Agency: Quiet quitting is a sign we need to address workplace inequality
September 12, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Recently, news companies and political commentators have latched onto the idea of “quiet quitting” — the practice of only putting in the minimum amount of work required for a job. This can involve avoiding working…
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Redirecting Responsibility: Corporations are causing climate change, not individuals
September 8, 2022By: Annalisse Crosswell, SFU Student The climate change conversation is constantly evolving. It’s gone from “does it really exist?” to “why should I take responsibility?” to “someone has to take responsibility but who is it going to be?” If you…
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