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Opinions in Dialogue: Is SFU’s U-Pass system fair?
February 8, 2021by Gurleen Aujla, SFU Student, Dev Petrovic, Staff Writer, Madeleine Chan, Opinions Editor Over the years, there’s been a lot of conversation from students about the equity of SFU’s U-Pass system. Specifically about whether students who don’t want the U-Pass, and don’t meet the U-Pass exemption criteria, should have to pay for it. On the other hand, some students believe that having these harsh restrictions allow the program to fiscally function, and give students who actually need the pass an affordable transportation option. Now, when fewer students are using the pass, and students at schools like Kwantlen don’t have to pay…
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Entertainment shouldn’t be the exception to pandemic caution
February 8, 2021by Alex Masse, Staff Writer As a lifetime citizen of Hollywood North (aka Metro Vancouver) it’s a hobby of mine to stumble onto film and TV sets. I live by a park, one that’s seen everything from Sonic to Supernatural,…
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SFU’s Centre for Accessible Learning is not accessible
February 7, 2021by Anonymous I recently delved into the process of obtaining learning accommodations from SFU’s Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL). But I was shocked to learn that receiving support would require weeks of my time and energy, and would only force…
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Keep MMIWG in your hearts this Valentine’s Day
February 6, 2021by Saman Dara, SFU Student Indigenous women are leaders, community developers, Knowledge Keepers, negotiators, and life givers; they are the heart of their Nations. In order to fulfill these roles, Indigenous women require space, health, and safety, all of which…
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Celebrities are not our friends
February 2, 2021by Emma Jean, Staff Writer It’s easy to feel like we know celebrities. We see them through our screens more often than some relatives, receive constant digital updates on their existence, and can access details of their lives fairly easily.…
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The Bright-er Side: Hallmark movies are showing more diversity
February 2, 2021by Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor I usually refer to watching Hallmark movies as my guilty pleasure. Not because they’re super cheesy, but because of the network’s history of prioritizing white, cisgender, heterosexual, and overall normative stories. However, with…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Breakout rooms are the worst way to learn
February 1, 2021by Marco Ovies, Editor-in-Chief Full disclosure: I think group work and discussions are the biggest waste of time. Breakout rooms are especially the worst. I thought that after a semester or two of online trials professors would have started to…
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Asynchronous classes accommodate students’ unique circumstances
February 1, 2021by Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Synchronous online learning offers virtual face-to-face interaction that has often been missed during the pandemic. However, in the context of online education, synchronous learning is prone to more technical issues than any benefits can override.…
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Course repeat limitations are harmful to students
February 1, 2021by Jacob Mattie, SFU Student Currently, SFU maintains a punitive stance on course repeats, allowing one repeat per course and five in total. Exceptions can be made for students willing to go through the difficult task of seeking the permission…
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There are too many online platforms
January 27, 2021by Madeleine Chan, Opinions Editor Remember the good ol’ days of the Internet, back when there weren’t 50 million different video-posting websites, social media apps, and messaging platforms? I do, but just barely. It seems like the growth of the…
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