Saije Rusimovici
Dear Peakie
March 23, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Dear Peakie, Holy crap, my assignment is soooo late and I don’t know what to do!!! I feel like the most irresponsible person in the world, and if you entrust me with another deadline, I will likely crumple and become ash. WHAT DO I DO? HOW DO I REPENT?! Sincerely, Unfashionably Late Dear Unfashionably Late, Trust me — you are not the most irresponsible person in the world. I get it, we all have our priorities. But it’s time to download Google Calendars, stat. It’s all in the details, my friend. Don’t pretend like you…
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Blaming women for filming gym harassment misses the point
March 16, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of assault and harassment From my experience, the gym is a place where I can thrive. I feel confident in my skin and glow after a good sweat on the treadmill. Likewise,…
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Memorable Moments: Italy wins the 2020 EURO Cup
March 14, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer The tension in the living room was thick. Nobody uttered a word. It was as if we were in that stadium halfway across the world, the weight of our goalkeepers’ task heavy on our shoulders.…
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OCD has shown me how harmful mental health misconceptions can be
March 10, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Content warning: brief mentions of self-harm and suicide. The last place I expected to meet another person with OCD was in the stands at a baseball game. Three of us sat there together cheering on…
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The twin earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria
March 5, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Turkey is located directly on two main fault zones, making it a hotspot for earthquakes. The twin earthquakes of February 6, with magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.5, caused extensive damage to the region; it is…
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The second class treatment of first class athletes
March 2, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer In March 2019, members of the US women’s national soccer team filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against their umbrella organization, US Soccer. The lawsuit speaks to the systemic underpaying of US women soccer players in comparison…
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Building Black community in Vancouver on social media
March 2, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer On February 15, the Vancouver Public Library hosted an event called “Building Black British Columbia with Social Media.” Moderating the discussion was Dr. Handel Kashope Wright, the director of UBC’s Centre for Culture, Identity, and…
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Budget-friendly meals inspired by childhood recipes
February 27, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Exam and paper-writing season means less time to do everything — including preparing and eating healthy meals. While it may be tempting to rely on food delivery apps and takeout for your meals while studying,…
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Alan Lake Factorie presents Le Cris des Méduses
February 20, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Le Cris des Méduses is a 19th century romantic painting come to life through choreography and art direction by Alan Lake Factori(e). An interpretation of French romantic painter Théodore Géricault’s The Raft of the Medusa…
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SFU should make Indigenous language courses free for students
February 16, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of residential schools and colonialism. Language inspires connection. Being able to communicate in the language of your culture fosters meaningful engagement within and outside of your community. In high school, students in…
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