Tamanna T.
Proof of vaccination now required for self-declaration
October 23, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer On October 7, 2021, SFU vice-president academic and provost Catherine Dauvergne announced in an email mandatory proof of vaccination and declaration of status. The email was sent to faculty, staff, and students. This announcement was made in support of the BC government announcing mandatory vaccination for public service employees. The email did not specify when upload of proof is required. Through this process, SFU hopes to gain more accurate information about the community’s vaccination rate to take the necessary steps to ensure everyone’s safety. Dauvergne stated different options will be available to accommodate those who…
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What Grinds Our Gears: People judging others for dressing up for Halloween
October 18, 2021by Tamanna T., Staff Writer Dressing up for Halloween should not have an age limit, it is basically like ComicCon but at home with your friends. There shouldn’t be a hard limit on what is the appropriate age to stop…
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“Rebellion’s Daughter” is a captivating tale of courage and resilience
October 17, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer In her historical fiction work Rebellion’s Daughter, author Judi Coburn depicts the struggle of being an outspoken woman in 19th century Canada. The novel encapsulates the journey of Eunice Whiting, who participates in a revolt…
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Professors should give students the space to share their pronouns
October 2, 2021by Tamanna T., Staff Writer It’s common for professors to ask students to introduce themselves in classes. They’re asked their majors and year of study, among other things, but are seldom invited to share their pronouns. Professors should make a…
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Where you live as a student matters
September 27, 2021by Tamanna T., Staff Writer Being a university student isn’t easy. You have to deal with maintaining decent grades, participating in extracurriculars, socializing, dating, and maybe even finding a part-time job to pay for your education. If balancing multiple things…
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“Atacama”: a compelling story about love, war, and trauma
September 27, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer From violent strikes like the La Coruña massacre in Chile to the Spanish Civil War in Spain, Carmen Rodríguez’s Atacama is a story firmly rooted in history. Rodríguez, an SFU alum and former Latin American…
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SFU Residence needs to strictly enforce COVID-19 guidelines
September 15, 2021By Tamanna T., Staff Writer Home to approximately 2,000 students, SFU Residence has faced challenges housing undergraduate and graduate students safely during the pandemic. Fall brings many SFU students to Residence, some returning and some starting their university journey. With…
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Food for Thought: Quali-tea masala chai
September 12, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer Chai, more specifically masala chai, is a staple in every Indian household. Made with numerous herbs and spices, like cardamom (my favourite spice) and cloves, the aroma has become calming and nostalgic to me. Chai…
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My Dining Hall disaster
September 7, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer My name is Hella Enderson, and this is the story of how a raccoon and I bonded over our love for sushi. I was walking towards the Dining Hall when I saw the raccoon for the…
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