Tamara Connor
Your guide to student eating
September 12, 2016Gourmet instant ramen Recommended by Max James Hill If you're a university student living on your own, chances are you're more than familiar with instant ramen. These dollar-a-bag delights are OK on their own, but you can turn a mediocre meal into something extraordinary by following these simple steps. Step 1. Buy better ramen. My favourite brands are Shin Ramyun, Mama, and Maruchan. Please don't buy Mr. Noodles. Step 2. Only use half the seasoning packet. The whole thing will overpower any other flavours you want to add. Step 3. Add green onion, pepper flakes, and an egg to the…
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Top picks for song of the summer
June 27, 2016By: Tamara Connor, Jamal Dumas, Max James Hill, Courtney Miller, Nathan Ross, and Jessica Whitesel When that gentle breeze rolls through Vancouver and you find yourself on the beach surrounded by people with sun-kissed skin, or on a patio with…
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Five reasons why we should lower Canada’s voting age
February 15, 2016Did you wake up on your 18th birthday and think to yourself, “wow, now that I’m 18, I am much more politically conscious, and totally ready to make well-informed decisions about my government?” I'll go ahead and guess that you…
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Why I only buy public liquor
January 18, 2016[dropcap]E[/dropcap]verything we do is political. The books we read, the news we watch, the food we eat, and yes, where we buy our cheap six-packs. Recently, I have had this conversation a lot. And every time I do, I’m always…
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What Canadian individuals can do to stop the Americanization of Canadian identity
September 14, 2015Degrassi first aired in the ‘70s and was re-launched in the early 2000s. Since then, it has been on the air for over a decade and has brought forth all kinds of Canadian talent, most notably rapper and songwriter Drake.…
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Canada’s first Prime Minister shouldn’t be on the $10 bill
September 8, 2015Have you ever held a crisp new bill straight from the ATM and asked yourself, what would I have to do to get myself on one of these? The answer is really quite simple: if you come from a background…
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My university is letting me down
August 4, 2015Recently, I have taken no pleasure in telling people that I am an SFU student. The source of my newfound shame stems entirely from the university’s union busting and poor labour relations with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU). In…
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Woohoo, Boohoo
July 20, 2015Woohoo: Poutine Nothing says satisfaction like fresh cut fries, blanched and cooked to crispy perfection, sided with squeaky cheese curds and hot gravy in one big bowl. What looks like cheese and gravy chaotically tossed into a dish actually sings…
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Patients need to come first
July 28, 2014Doctors are not slaves — they have rights, freedoms, and opinions just like anyone else. But they don’t have the right to deny care to patients in need. It is simply not the responsibility of the doctor to decide what…
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Marriage isn’t the key to a happy life
July 7, 2014It seems the moment after you graduate high school, you begin to catch wind of friends who have tied the knot. I would be lying if I told you that I’ve never dreamt of my ‘big day.’ The dress, the…
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