Reality
Escapism is healthy — in moderation
February 11, 2022By: Twinkle Pethad, SFU Student Escapism — the use of activities to temporarily transport us into a happier world where we have control over our actions and emotions, creates an illusionary pleasant atmosphere. Though moderation is needed, escapism is rather necessary to survive in this chaotic world where moments of peace can seem rare. As humans, we need a variety of activities to escape the monotony of our daily chores and negative situations. These situations can range from break-ups and bad days at work, to the heavier anxieties induced by things like the climate crisis and late-stage capitalism. We escape through…
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Controversial app Peeple has become its own worst critic
October 19, 2015The Killers once vaguely quoted Hunter S. Thompson with, “Are we human, or are we dancer?” Contrastingly, the Calgary-based mobile app Peeple asked upon its inception, ‘are we human, or are we restaurants?’ But after a storm of outrage and…
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The loud, the quiet, and the ambiverted
May 11, 2015[caption id="attachment_2496" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Photo Credit: Phoebe Lim[/caption] I used to believe I was extroverted; I was a loud, ‘in your face’ kind of kid. I enjoyed spending time with friends, and I drew my strength and confidence from them.…
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Fall: Expectations vs Reality
October 3, 2014With Fall in full swing, it's time to adjust your expectations.
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