WGOG
What Grinds Our Gears: Outdoor pianos being ruined by the weather
November 23, 2021by Nancy La, News Editor Coming back to in-person school filled me with excitement. Finally, my eyes could have a rest from the glaring blue-hued hell of Zoom. Yet what was the first thing that entered my sight when I stepped foot on campus? Ridiculous fucking pianos sitting outdoors and exposed to the elements instead of inside a cozy room where they belong. Look, I get it. The dark academia vibes are important for Tumblr and Instagram street creds, but we do not need to destroy these otherwise perfectly fine musical instruments. Aren’t the golden autumn trees #aesthetic enough already? …
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What Grinds Our Gears: Being unnecessarily rude when playing online games
November 14, 2021by Michelle Young, Copy Editor I’m not much of a gamer, but in the games I have played, there never fails to be an entitled asshole who thinks they can dictate what I do and how I play. Some people…
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What Grinds Our Gears: TikToks that encourage overconsumption
September 10, 2021By Lubaba Mahmud, Opinions editor I’m chilling on my couch, watching TikToks — as one does — when I come across the side of the app where people buy completely unnecessary things just for the heck of it. What’s more, the…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Saying “no offence” to soften the blow of an insult
August 3, 2021By: Tiffany Chang, Peak Associate Lately, I’ve been getting better at taking criticism, especially when it's constructive. I think this kind of honest feedback helps people grow. However, criticism can often take a nasty or offensive turn. What drives me up…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Course planning
July 26, 2021By: Lubaba Mahmud, Peak Associate “Here we go again,” I sighed as I opened the email about my enrolment appointment last month. I scrolled through the Fall 2021 list to see what courses were available. Of course, mySchedule wasn’t ready…
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WGOG: Indian parents valuing the opinions of others over their kids
July 20, 2021By: Child of Indian Parents, SFU Student Dear Indian parents, You need to re-prioritize whose opinions truly matter. When you teach your children that the opinions of others are more important than your kid’s happiness, it sets up a toxic…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Paying for printing
July 12, 2021By: Victoria Belway, SFU Student I transferred to SFU in Fall 2020 from Douglas College, and this semester I had my first in-person class at SFU. It was exciting to have my first real-life university experience, until I discovered some…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Switching Breakout Rooms without warning
June 28, 2021By: Tiffany Chang, Peak Associate Since SFU began holding classes remotely, many instructors have been using Zoom to hold live classes. Zoom is a great tool, and I’m glad we can (kind of) simulate in-person settings with it, like dividing…
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What Grinds Our Gears: People who make conversations about themselves
June 9, 2021By: Paige Riding, Copy Editor Being naturally introverted, the thought of opening up to a friend or loved one about myself already bombards me with anxiety. If I do gather the mental energy to talk to someone about a matter…
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What Grinds Our Gears: People who don’t recycle
June 1, 2021By: Marco Ovies, Features Editor The other day I went out for a coffee and because JJ Bean had a bunch of open tables outside, I decided to sit and enjoy the sun with my drink. Like most coffee places,…
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