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Global climate strike gains thousands of supporters across Vancouver
October 6, 2023By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Content warning: mentions of forced assimilation On Friday, September 15, thousands marched across Vancouver as part of a global initiative, Global Fight to End Fossil Fuels, to protest against climate change. The march started at Vancouver City Hall and ended at the Vancouver Art Gallery, where song, dance, and speeches took place. Vancouver’s climate strike joined dozens of countries and hundreds of cities around the world in protesting fossil fuels, pollution, and climate inaction. Co-hosting Vancouver’s strike was the organization Sue Big Oil, an initiative to hold politicians and lobbyists accountable for consequences derived from…
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Opinions in Dialogue: Inequities in healthcare
October 6, 2023By: Tejasvita Saini, SFU Student and Antonia Chircea, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of anti-Indigeneity, medical trauma, forced sterilization, and transphobia. Healthcare perpetuates many inequities. From sexism, racism, queerphobia and transphobia, to ableism — it can be hard to access…
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New SFU policies further reconciliation with Səlilwətaɬ
October 3, 2023By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer On September 6, Səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and SFU agreed on terms, policies, and protocols to uphold tenets of reconciliation. The goal of their new partnership is to collectively foster a welcoming, equitable environment for Indigenous…
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Athletes are more than their entertainment value
September 29, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer, and Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Whenever I overhear friends and family talking about last night’s hockey game or an upcoming playoff series, it reminds me of the way I would describe characters in a dramatic…
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A nightmare at the coffee shop
September 28, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer It was a hot summer’s day — everyone was flocking to the malls to enjoy the air conditioning and copious amounts of iced drinks when I got this order at the mall café. “Do you…
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Low maintenance fitness and nutrition tips for a balanced lifestyle
September 28, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer As a health-conscious individual, I’ve always been passionate about fitness and nutrition. Being a full-time university student with a busy schedule, I know first-hand the challenges of setting aside time to make homemade meals that…
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We need to redefine objectivity
September 26, 2023By: Sude Guvendik, Staff Writer In journalism, objectivity has long been regarded as a guiding principle — a compass to navigate the turbulent sea of information. It’s often thought of as balancing two perspectives in a news story, and striving…
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VPL writer in residence discusses identity, culture, and representation
September 26, 2023By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Content warning: This article contains mentions of Nazism and violence. Aren X. Tulchinsky is a novelist, screenwriter, and the Vancouver Public Library’s (VPL) 2023 writer in residence. As a queer, Jewish, and trans writer, Tulchinsky…
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Are my devices allergic to Mr. Wi-Fi?
September 21, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Nothing irks me more than the good ol’ Wi-Fi signal fading in and out just as I’m about to log in to my Canvas account and prepare for class on campus. Mr. SFU Wi-Fi sure…
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Permanent firehall on SFU Burnaby Campus to open in 2024
September 21, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer As climate change fuels the wildfires that are spreading rapidly across the Lower Mainland, residents have been increasingly calling for proper preparedness and to address these risks in our communities. Burnaby Fire Department chief, Chris…
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