opinions
Vancouver isn’t prepared to host the FIFA World Cup
July 23, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer The FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Canada, the US, and Mexico in 2026, with Vancouver hosting seven of the 13 games being played in Canada. Vancouver has had some experience with major international sporting events in recent years, with the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. However, with mounting concerns about affordability in the region, the decision to host the upcoming World Cup overlooks the needs of locals. The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world, and is predicted to generate significant short-term revenue…
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AI isn’t just unethical, it’s inaccurate
July 17, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is unethical, and it takes away from our originality and skill development. There are many reasons to avoid AI chatbots and writing assistants, but what’s the point of using…
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The avian flu pandemic needs more attention
July 17, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer Avian influenza, specifically the highly contagious and infectious subtype H5N1, has seen increasing cases worldwide since 2020. As its name suggests, the virus is primarily found in birds, but it’s also been found in at…
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Climate change is a class issue
July 16, 2024By: Yildiz Subuk, Peak Associate In an East Prairie Metis Settlement, the atmosphere has ashened, accompanied by an orange tinge and smokey clouds in the sky. Trees burn and homes are destroyed, causing the community in this reserve to be…
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Bright-er Side: The atmospheric experience of the SkyTrain
July 16, 2024By: Samuel Akhibi, SFU Student Cars and buses pale in comparison to the excitement of taking the SkyTrain. Cars and buses are limited to ground-level views within a congested traffic system. The SkyTrain, on the other hand, offers comfy and…
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Air purifiers should be more commonplace
July 10, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer Every year, summers in BC get hotter and hotter. Remember the heat dome back in 2021 and its aftermath? Events like these are only expected to worsen with the steady warming of global temperatures. Recently,…
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The Vancouver Park Board must stay independent
July 10, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer Surprise — Vancouver mayor Ken Sim has made yet another terrible decision. Last December, he decided his party holding the majority in City Council, the Park Board, and the School Board wasn’t enough control. Sim…
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The Bright-er Side: Local travel
July 8, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor With work, school, and a variety of other commitments, who has the time to take a month-long trip to Europe? Even finding a week to chill on a tropical beach can be difficult,…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Packing for a local getaway
July 8, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer I love a nice, local stay-cation. There’s nothing better than being a tourist in your own town. What really gets me, though, is that no matter where I go I still have to pack. Who…
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I’m running out of ways to explain you should care about others
July 3, 2024By: C Icart, Humour Editor Content warning: brief mention of genocide and forced labour. I spend a lot of time in the “Am I the asshole” subreddit, and while I never leave any comments, I always think about my own…
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