There were many contributors to the suppression of my culture during adolescence. Hearing “that smells nasty!” when unpacking a home-cooked meal for lunch or getting bullied and mocked for...
Dear first-year Saumya, You are where you are supposed to be. That may seem baffling, impossible, and untrue, but have comfort in knowing that it is the right place....
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor and I haven’t studied any science subject since grade 11. However, you learn a thing or two as someone who’s gotten the viral flu,...
I’ve been told I’m quite excitable, and I will admit it’s true. A compliment from a professor makes my day, I get extremely happy when I don’t have to...
So far in my fast fashion series, I’ve explored different aspects of the fashion biosphere: Tiktok influence, microtrends, the impact on the environment, and the role that LMICs (lower...
Every student at UBC has probably heard about WorkLearn (WL), the university’s work-study program. It allows students to participate in part-time work on campus for 10 hours during the...
This winter, why find yourself defaulting to a movie night and dinner as if it is the only date to ever exist? Vancouver’s mild winters (compared to the rest...
With the midterm season coming up in just a few days, many readers may be experiencing the thrill of it for the first time, and the stress and anxiety...
After waiting for a frustrating hour and half squeezed between hundreds of people on the floor, my excitement was fading. I could feel my love for Joji slowly fading...
University is a trying time for most people. You’re trying to keep your grades up, want to get involved in the community, as well as figuring out what comes...