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Kalinga is a heartfelt tribute to Filipino caregivers
April 1, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer When I first watched Kent Donguines’ Kalinga (Care) at Sliced Mango Collective’s movie screening, it felt like reading a series of long-lost journals. The first-person narration of Filipina caregiver stories beautifully captured the sacrifices, heartbreak, and resilience of these mothers. Inspired by his mother’s experiences as a caregiver in Canada, Donguines sheds light on the Live-In Caregiver Program’s effects on Filipino families. While this documentary is educational, it only scratches the surface of this program’s complexities. Through Canada’s Live-In Caregiver Program, which ended in 2019, families could hire temporary foreign workers to take care of…
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Perfect Fit: Picnic essentials
April 1, 2022By: Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate As we start to see warmer temperatures again, there’s no better way to spend your time than in the sun. Here are my favourite items for the perfect picnic — get outside and soak in that…
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A sophisticated sandwich shop just around the corner from SFU Vancouver
March 31, 2022By: Gabriel Kitsos, SFU Student Little about the cold, restless streets of downtown feels inviting, unless you’re near the warm golden glow coming from the wooden interior of Meat & Bread. Its glass window spans across the wall and reveals…
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Webcomics: an underrated form of visual storytelling
March 31, 2022By: Jacob Mattie, Opinions Editor Under traditional publishers, writers and illustrators are bound to the decisions of management. This has led to a conservative trend in publishing, restricting comics to what is perceived to be marketable. By contrast, webcomics aren’t…
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A behind-the-scenes look into an upcoming New West pop-up gallery
March 29, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer Editor’s note: Lee is one of the artists involved in APT POP through the upcoming exhibit, Colossus. I don’t remember when I started loving art. When I reflect on my childhood, I see finger painting,…
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New SFU Yogost location wows with its sweet flavours
March 29, 2022By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer The thirst for fresh new drinks has been quenched by a new Yogost location at SFU. Imagine a blistering hot day, and if you hear the words “pink drink” one more time, you’ll cry. Walk down…
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Find multimedia works by visual arts students all over Burnaby campus
March 28, 2022By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor SFU Burnaby’s aesthetic leaves little to be desired. But thanks to this semester’s CA161 class, taught by Sabine Bitter, the campus will be revitalized with interactive art installations. From collages to conceptual sculptures, the…
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Six films to celebrate the incredible work of women directors
March 28, 2022By: Emma Best, Peak Associate In the history of the Academy Awards, only seven women have received a nomination for Best Director. Of course, the Oscars are merely a flashy awards show and accolades don’t always equate to skill. But it…
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Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer take on the courts in this satirical play
March 22, 2022By: Meera Eragoda, Editor-in-Chief Content warning: mention of sexual harassment in the fourth to last paragraph. Full of dance offs, wit, slo-mo, and a never ending commentary on land claims, Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer is a satire that brings…
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Monday Music: Smooth sounds for late night cruising
March 22, 2022By: Emma Jean, Peak Associate Picture it: the sun went down hours ago, you’re passing streetlights as you move through the lanes, and the calmness of the night washes over you. There’s nothing like a late night drive, and some songs…
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