Who will speak for students?
As this year's by-election approaches, students have the opportunity to choose who will represent their priorities and i…
SUO
Checking in with the Student Union
With school year underway, the SUO president and VP external reflect on what they have accomplished so far, and what com…
So, What Do Students Actually Want from the SUO?
It turns out, the answer is more complicated than a concert lineup.
BACK WITH A BANG: A Summary Of The VP Campus Life’s Interview
A lot has happened between the evening of September 6 and today. This is what you need to know.
A Recap of the 2026 SUO General Election
On March 9th, 2026, UBC Okanagan students gathered in the Well to hear the results of the Student Union Okanagan’s 2026 …
The Ongoing Post-Secondary Funding Crisis in B.C. Could Mean Financial Catastrophe for Students
To the average post-secondary student in Canada, rising tuition fees combined with high living costs are a burden like n…
Where the SUO is Heading: A Conversation with President Peter Idoko
One month into the second semester, and new things are on the horizon. In conversation with Student Union Okanagan’s (SU…
The SUO’s 2025 Annual General Meeting at a Glance
On the evening of November 27th, 2025, the Student’s Union Okanagan (SUO) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the…
A Heatwave in November: Expect the Unexpected
Every year, students can expect something different on campus at UBC Okanagan when a new SUO executive team is elected. …
“Yucking Someone’s Yum”: The SUO’s Decision to Deactivate the Sex Positivity Centre
On July 17th, 2025, the Sex Positivity Centre (SPC) was notified by the Student’s Union Okanagan (SUO) through an email …
Behind the Scenes: How SUO Executives are Shaping Campus Life
As the executives of the Students’ Union Okanagan (SUO) near the end of their terms, The Phoenix reached out to them to …
Redefining Leadership: Ashley Kyei-Badu’s Surprising Victory and the Path Ahead
The Students’ Union Okanagan (SUO) announced the results of their 2025-26 election on March 6. With a turnout of around …