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Students discuss professor accommodations for remote learning
February 7, 2022On January 20, executive member of the Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) Vivan Ly started a Facebook thread to learn about hybrid options for classes. It reported some professors moved their classes online after seeking permission from SFU, and asked whether hybrid or remote learning would be a possibility for students who wanted it. Students anonymously shared their experiences. While there were many reports of professors providing hybrid and remote accommodations, others suggested there was less flexibility within their departments. “One of my professors said she does not think she is allowed to record in-person lectures (department rules) so as…
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It’s time to end your dysfunctional relationship with Instagram
February 1, 2022Ending a dysfunctional relationship is difficult, but things are usually better once you’re out. This was my experience in beginning the process of deleting my social media after two years of increasingly unhealthy use. Before the pandemic, my relationship to…
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We shouldn’t give in to cuffing season pressures
November 5, 2021In the cold months of cuffing season, social pressure encourages cozying up with a special someone. These days, with life largely online, social media can have a significant impact on anyone consuming content. There are a variety of reasons people…
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Early federal election called for end of September
September 7, 2021Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an early federal election for September 20, 2021. This creates one of the shortest election campaigns of 36 days. The last federal election was two years prior. The voter turnout was 66%, and turnout amongst…
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Cringe culture needs to die
August 2, 2021The act of “cringing” at someone for their actions, appearance, or behaviour is just bullying for miserable adults. Cringe culture is a harmful, low-brow form of “humour” exacerbated by the internet and its users hiding behind screens. It involves harassing…
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Internet addictions keep us from focusing on valuable experiences
June 29, 2021The development of the internet was revolutionary, but don’t let its impact fool you. Internet traffic is routed through an increasingly narrow selection of websites and services and is owned by even fewer companies. Content favours ease of access over…
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Slacktivism is not an effective approach to online activism
June 8, 2021As someone who has organized an online educational resource on the Downtown Eastside overdose crisis, I’m familiar with the pros and cons of using social media as an activism tool. Based on my experience, there are essentially two types of…
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SFU’s community isn’t just on social media
March 28, 2021The Internet allows for the SFU community to remain connected no matter the distance. However, comment sections on SFU social media groups are filled with hateful and argumentative comments that contribute nothing to the issue at hand. Instead of participating…
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There are too many online platforms
January 27, 2021Remember 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 Internet, and subsequently the commercialization…
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Pets unionize, annoyed with owners using them as compensation for a lack of online personality
January 24, 2021Vancouver, BC — Following an influx of complaints from household pets regarding inaccurate quoting for captions on Instagram, zero compensation for modelling, and providing non-consensual emotional support, these animals are biting back against their owners who use pet-focused Instagram accounts…
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