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Create & Enter: Writing opportunities
October 10, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Cultures Editor PolterGeist writing contest Deadline: November 13 at 11:59 p.m. PST Geist, a Canadian literary magazine of all things fact and fiction, is looking for “stories that give voice to ghostly echoes and make homes in eerie landscapes.” A play on the namesake, the word geist translates to “spirit,” “wit,” or “ghost.” Submissions can be non-fiction or fiction, as long as they’re 500 words or less. In addition to getting published both in print and online, there are cash prizes from $150–$500 for three winners. Entry includes a one-year subscription for $25 and each…
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What’s In & What’s Out: Current fashion favourites
October 6, 2023By: Tian Davidson I’m an avid fan of fashion, and get my inspiration from TikTok and Pinterest — places where trends change rapidly and you can discover new ideas. With so many trends coming “in” and “out,” I have strong…
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Innovative Indigenous artists
October 6, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer and Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Indigenous Peoples have been making music on this land since time immemorial. Music of diverse styles have long been a central part of social, cultural, and ceremonial life…
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A closer look at SFU’s Indigenous art displays
October 3, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Lhuḵw’lhuḵw’áyten (Burnaby Mountain) has been home to hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people for thousands of years. Today, the mountain is known to many as the location of SFU’s main campus — a decision that was made…
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Bottoms is unabashedly gay, unhinged, and bloody
September 28, 2023By: Emilio Gutierrez, SFU Student When I first read the synopsis of Emma Seligman’s Bottoms — two girls start a fight club at their high school to meet girls and lose their virginity — I thought I knew what I…
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Venba is a heartwarming love letter to a Tamil immigrant’s experience
September 26, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer I’ve always believed a great game is characterized by the way it engages the player physically, mentally, and emotionally. Most video games tend to capture players with elaborate plotlines, dramatic effects, and competitive battles, but…
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Paige Smith explores unknown insides in Black Box Investigations
September 26, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is an exciting time of year. From September 28–October 8, the latest exceptional films all over Vancouver, showcasing local and global talent. Among the selection of 140 films…
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Hidden Gems: Local bookshop havens
September 21, 2023By: Alex Ileto, Peak Associate Nooroongji Books Location: 1666 Johnston St, Unit 6, Vancouver Hours: Monday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Named after the Korean word for scorched rice at the bottom of a pot, Nooroongji Books on Granville Island seeks to…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Free events at BC Culture Days
September 19, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer BC Culture Days brings over 350 community-centred events across the province. The programming artists appointed by the organization are “dedicated to making art that is accessible, approachable, and inclusive to all.” Each event offers a…
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Brother is an intimately woven story of grief
September 14, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Content warning: mentions of police brutality and racism. I read Brother in my first year at SFU, after taking ENGL 112W instructed by the author, David Chariandy. As soon as I found out…
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