Stop Anti-Asian Hate: An Interview with Mona Wang

Numerous protests were organized across Canada protesting a rise in anti-Asian hate, to learn more about these protests and how we can show our support, the Phoenix had the opportunity to interview Mona Wang.

Amber Purewal - News Editor

Opinions

Virtual Burnout: You Are Not Alone

The Phoenix reached out to students to find out how they feel at the end of this difficult semester. Not surprisingly, the virtual burnout felt by students is real and tangible even though online courses feel the exact opposite. Although students are far apart right now, it is comforting to know we are all struggling through the end of the online term together. Author: Rachel Macarie

Rachel Macarie - Opinions Editor

Lifestyle

Do You Really Need These “Amazon Must-Haves” from TikTok?

A recent phenomenon that has been sweeping the pandemic's favourite social media platform, TikTok, is a series of videos about must-have products from Amazon. As someone who is not a fan of buying unnecessary things, or of Amazon as a company itself, I would like to go through the first 5 TikToks that showed up when I searched for "Amazon Must Haves" on the app, and review whether the product is a beneficial one.

Madhumita Prasad - Life Editor

Arts

Oscars Death Race 2021: Best Actor in a Leading Role

Follow along with the “Phoenix Choice” series as Phoenix Alumnus Jeff Bulmer details this year’s Oscar nominations. Sound of Metal stars Riz Ahmed as Ruben Stone, a recovering addict and heavy metal drummer who abruptly loses his hearing. For a man whose post-addiction life revolves around music, Stone is understandably devastated when he can no longer hear.

Jeff Bulmer - Phoenix Alumnus

News

UBC Committee's Annual Progress Reports

While many topics were discussed during the committee meetings, two notable topics were the annual progress reports about the UBC Okanagan Declaration of Truth & Reconciliation Commitments and the Equity & Inclusion Office.

Amber Purewal - News Editor

Arts

Why You Should Share Your Art

As I placed my photo book atop Rose Valley, I realized it was no longer my photo book. It now belongs to everyone that interacts with it. That gave me a feeling of accomplishment that I’ve never felt before.

Sam Grinnell - Photo Editor