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Four accessible ways to make art at home
January 25, 2022By: Pamela Subia, SFU Student Many memorable artists, from Beatrix Potter to Billie Eilish, started at home. However, there is still a misconception that artmaking is unaffordable or inaccessible. Though good quality painting supplies, cameras, and instruments are generally expensive, plenty of existing art demonstrates that very interesting projects can be completed on very low budgets. Some even find the glitchy, DIY, and experimental quality an added value. On this note, here are some inexpensive tools for making art from home! Music production software If you own an Apple device, there is a chance that, among its programs, it has…
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“Not My Age” set to screen at the 2022 Vancouver Short Film Festival
January 24, 2022By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer Fresh from winning Best First Time Director for Short at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, Kaitlyn Lee’s student film, Not My Age, is headed to the Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF). Not My Age follows…
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“I Cannot Lie to the Stars that Made Me” is a loving dedication to community
January 22, 2022By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Content warning: Explicit mention of suicidal ideation in the fourth paragraph. When I first listen to the ethereal harmonies introducing Catherine Hernandez’s I Cannot Lie to the Stars that Made Me, I feel a sense…
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Examining the challenges women face after leaving the workforce
January 17, 2022By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Women, Work, More is a four-episode podcast series hosted by SFU sociology and labour studies student Alyha Bardi. The series eloquently shines a light on women in different stages and positions of the working world. In…
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Start Dry January with a locally-made drink from OPUS
January 17, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Since I started drinking a few years ago, I’ve yet to find my drink of choice. I’ve tried numerous suggestions, but all were too bitter for me. Recently, I’ve found the non-alcoholic versions of classic cocktails…
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Romanticise life with Lovebird Magazine
January 16, 2022By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer I have loved romance since I knew how to read. Noticing the romance in everything around you can be magical and can make you appreciate the little things. This is what Lovebird Magazine focuses on capturing.…
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Graham Clark does 24 hours of stand-up to support Little Mountain Gallery
January 10, 2022By: Emma Jean, Peak Associate Veteran comedian Graham Clark performed his second 24 Hours of Stand Up, to benefit the recently displaced Little Mountain Gallery. The event was one of the last to be held at Little Mountain Gallery’s location…
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Monday Music: Songs to accompany your valiant fight against inner demons
January 10, 2022By: Sherine Jeevakumar, SFU Student Ever get so inside your head that you feel like you’re the main character with a tragic backstory? Even if it’s a little melodramatic, so what? These tracks are a perfect accompaniment to any emotional…
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Zarak’s Afghan fare is a welcome addition to Vancouver’s culinary scene
January 9, 2022By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Looking for hipster bars, trendy boutiques, and specialty coffee shops? Main Street is the place to be. It’s also where you’ll find Zarak, sister restaurant of South Surrey’s Afghan Kitchen, which opened just…
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Food for Thought: Dan tat
December 1, 2021By: Nancy La, News Editor Words alone are not enough to describe my affinity for egg tarts, or dan tat. A well-made, fresh out of the oven dan tat is the perfect mini pastry humankind has ever created. Nothing else…
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