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Science & Technology

Houston, We Have a Period: Researching What No One Talks About

How a question about menstruating astronauts led me to uncover a gap in space health research.

by
Yosamin Esanullah
Nov 30, 2024
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Arts & Culture

Contemporary Classics: Adventures in Minimalism

The misconception that classical music is ancient is one that has stopped many in seeing the beauty of its contemporary explorations. So where is this beauty to be found?

by
Wendell Zylstra
Nov 30, 2024
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Arts & Culture

Digital Arts: Art in The Age of The Internet

The digital world has become unmistakable as a part of life. Most of us interact with some form of digital media every day. But how does it contend with the world of art?

by
Wendell Zylstra
Nov 30, 2024
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News

To THRIVE Amidst Malaise

From club events to skills workshops, UBCO’s THRIVE program highlights the many resources available for students to thrive at university.

by
Quinlin Osadczuk
Nov 30, 2024
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News

SUO Austerity and the Decay of Campus Clubs

It's an old and valuable piece of advice that the easiest way to hate something is to experience it for yourself. Presuming that this piece of advice holds true, a lot of students are about to hate the privatisation of their school clubs.

by
Quinlin Osadczuk
Nov 30, 2024
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News

Winter Break Holdovers and Tone-Deaf Solutions

There are systemic flaws in UBCO's staythrough program, but none are so pressing as the most inherent issue with staying on-campus: isolation.

by
Quinlin Osadczuk
Nov 30, 2024
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Opinions

Breaking Down Writer’s Block and Building Up Inspiration

Writer’s block is similar to having a sneeze that keeps slipping away or a yawn that never comes. I could gain so much from simply sitting down and writing about something – anything – if only I could find something good enough to write about.

by
Avery Cummins
Nov 21, 2024
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Features

“UBCO Engineering Students: Trained To Be Ostriches with their Heads in the Sand”

An examination of how the military-industrial complex molds the ethics of our students: will they be another generation of engineers who are ‘just following orders’?

by
Yosamin Esanullah
Nov 16, 2024
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SUO

A Recap of the 2024 SUO Annual General Meeting

On November 6, the Students’ Union of Okanagan held its Annual General Meeting and demonstrated increasing student engagement, robust debate, and a commitment to improving the union’s governance practices.

by
Siya Gupta
Nov 16, 2024
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Campus Life

The Role of UBC Okanagan Tech Clubs in Overcoming Job Market Anxiety

Amid growing concerns over Artificial Intelligence replacing software developers, UBC Okanagan’s tech-based clubs empower students to thrive in the competitive tech industry.

by
Ishika Agarwal
Nov 16, 2024
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Opinions

Making Friends in University is Hard, and That’s Perfectly Fine

Making friends in university is challenging, lonely, and confusing no matter what. The strongest connections, however, might very well come from places you least expect.

by
Avery Cummins
Nov 16, 2024
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Arts & Culture

Voices Unleashed: In Pursuit of Performance

Voices Unleashed is a program that allows people of all types to get on stage, speak, and perform. But what is the merit in this? And should you take on the pursuit of performance?

by
Wendell Zylstra
Nov 16, 2024
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Opinions

Sleeping with the Elephant: Canadian Apathy and the Indomitable Interest in American Politics

Why are Canadians so enamoured with what happens in America? Is it because the political puppet show of our southern neighbours simply makes good entertainment, or is our fascination rooted in something deeper?

by
Avery Cummins
Nov 5, 2024
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Campus Life

Building Bridges: The Value of Niche Academic Clubs on Campus

There is immense value of niche clubs on campus, particularly for students seeking to carve out their futures in specific fields.

by
Siya Gupta
Nov 4, 2024
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Science & Technology

Restoring Autonomy of Parkinson’s Patients: Engineering Capstone Highlights

A UBCO engineering capstone group is at the forefront of innovative healthcare, developing a wearable medical device to mitigate Parkinson’s tremors.

by
Yosamin Esanullah
Nov 3, 2024
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Science & Technology

UBCO Students Pioneering Space Laser Communications: Engineering Capstone Highlights

StratoLaser, a student capstone group, is launching an experiment to study how we can transmit data in space to satellites using optical lasers.

by
Yosamin Esanullah
Oct 20, 2024
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Science & Technology

Minecraft Girlfriends, Reddit Cults, and the Evolution of Human Connection

While human beings have always been wired for social connection, digital media has transformed how we create new spaces for friendship, intimacy, community, and conflict.

by
Yosamin Esanullah
Oct 31, 2024
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Arts & Culture

How To Make Your Own Zine

“What is a zine?” is a question I was asked for the last few weeks after talking about having to do zine projects for both my creative writing class and my cultural studies class.

by
Noah Davis
Mar 18, 2024
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Arts & Culture

BEWARE: Must-Watch Movies for The Halloween Season

Halloween may be my favourite time of year… right in the thick of fall and the perfect time for snuggling up and putting on a good halloween movie.

by
Wendell Zylstra
Oct 24, 2024
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Science & Technology

Bouldering Through the Blues: My Tool Against Seasonal Depression and Anxiety

When the stress of school weighs you down, literally climb your way out of it.

by
Yosamin Esanullah
Oct 24, 2024
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Opinions

Commonplace Books, Mental Health, and Engaging with Self-Identity

For me, the particular joy of a commonplace book is the pure creative freedom. Whether it is poetry, to-do lists, sketches, or song lyrics, my commonplace book is a unique reflection of my identity and mental health in some of its rawest forms.

by
Avery Cummins
Oct 24, 2024
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Opinions

A Discussion on Robert Moses and Suburban Sprawl

If you walk for ten minutes from your home, will you find all that you need within that short walk's distance? Or do you find yourself only deeper in the labyrinth, surrounded by still more soulless suburban housing?

by
Quinlin Osadczuk
Oct 20, 2024
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Arts & Culture

My Face Fell Off: Self-Expression in Art

Self-expression in art has been around for as long as art has. We have always had the desire to connect and understand the complex feelings that each of us have. In the modern age, where the self is more the focus than ever, is self-expression still the path to take?

by
Wendell Zylstra
Oct 20, 2024
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SUO

Petition for Change: Alliance for Student Empowerment Proposes 14 Reforms in the SUO

The petition discusses various issues regarding SUO meetings, elections, investments, Smart Meals, Resource Centres, and the Graduate Student Society.

by
Siya Gupta
Oct 13, 2024
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News

UBC Okanagan and Palestine, One Year On.

Throughout those last 75 years, an American and Canadian student movement has coalesced around support for the establishment of a Palestinian state, and UBCO has been but one of countless campuses witness to this movement.

by
Quinlin Osadczuk
Oct 13, 2024
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Campus Life

The Rhythm of Campus Life: A Journey Through UBC’s Dance Clubs

At UBC Okanagan, dance isn’t just about movement—it’s a vibrant way to connect, express, and celebrate. From hip-hop to Bollywood, UBCO’s dance clubs invite you to step into a world where every move brings you closer to a community that moves with purpose and passion.

by
Ishika Agarwal
Oct 13, 2024
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Arts & Culture

Off With The Canon!

The ever-discussed literary canon … Should we keep it in the name of tradition or is it off with the canon!

by
Wendell Zylstra
Oct 13, 2024
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News

The Falcon, The Premier, and The Turncoat: BC's Upcoming Provincial Election

British Columbia finds itself staring down the barrel of an election this October 19th, and it is shaping up to be a uniquely contentious one.

by
Quinlin Osadczuk
Oct 4, 2024
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Opinions

A Self-Proclaimed Beginner’s Guide to Outdoorsy Investments

There has been one significant and unavoidable struggle in immersing myself in my new hobby: affordability. Fortunately, there are ways to make memories and try new activities without having to drain your bank account.

by
Avery Cummins
Oct 4, 2024
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Opinions

Finding Optimism in Spite of September

Unfortunately, the challenges of university life are inescapable, along with the fear of growing up and the persistent yearning for home that I myself still feel. There is nothing I can change about those experiences. The only thing I can change is how I choose to handle them.

by
Avery Cummins
Sep 30, 2024
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Arts & Culture

Scribbled in the Margins: In Defence of the Doodle

The tiny, terrible doodle in your notebook may hold the key to your life, if you can embrace the silliness of such a statement.

by
Wendell Zylstra
Sep 30, 2024
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Campus Life

Discover the Hidden Gem on Campus: The SUO Women’s Resource Centre

Ever wondered what lies behind the doors of UNC132A? Discover why this space deserves your attention!

by
Ishika Agarwal
Sep 30, 2024
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Sports

So Long, Sports Season: Another Successful Year Of Sports at UBC Okanagan

As the weather is warming up, the sports season is cooling down, and we want to recognize some of the athletes and fans who made the 2023–24 season one to remember.

by
Kiana Onyango
Apr 22, 2024
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Rants

I Got 99 Problems, But a Friend Trip Isn’t One.

I’ve made plenty of mistakes when it comes to travelling. Here's what I learned.

by
Sarah Meier
Apr 22, 2024
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Opinions

The Importance of the Creative Writing Program at UBCO

In search of stories similar to mine — where my love for creative writing [CRWR] as a program and discipline was established even more fully through the courses offered at UBCO — I interviewed a few of my friends who are CRWR majors.

by
Noah Davis
Apr 22, 2024
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News

Building Troubles

UBC Okanagan is a constantly growing school. Sometimes, however, there are growing pains involved.

by
Kai Hugessen
Apr 22, 2024
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Features

StEARing AI: Directing the Course of Artificial Intelligence in Education

The StEARing AI photovoice project is a major step in shaping the way that we can integrate AI by truly seeing the institution's most important stakeholder perspective: the students.

by
Ana Mar Picazo
Apr 22, 2024
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Campus Life

UBCO Chess Club: Back to the Board

This club is bringing students together through the game of kings.

by
Chelsea Martin
Apr 22, 2024
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Features

A Reflection on Governance at UBC with Isabella Bravo

The Student Representative on the Board of Governors speaks about the functioning of the board and student issues like award funding, divestment, and parking, and encourages students to vote in the upcoming elections.

by
Siya Gupta
Apr 16, 2024
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Sports

Molly Race’s Path from UBCO Heat to Playing Pro

After signing a professional soccer contract in Denmark, UBCO alumna, Molly Race, reflected on her time as a Heat soccer player and discussed her path to playing pro overseas.

by
Kiana Onyango
Apr 16, 2024
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Volunteer Submission

Let Sustainability Be the New Trend

Check out these eco-friendly tips!

by
Jagravi Singh - Volunteer Writer
Apr 16, 2024
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Volunteer Submission

On Things

Things can hold memories that the mind cannot harbour.

by
Esteban Martínez - Volunteer Writer
Apr 16, 2024
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SUO

Queer Club Quashed: Student Union Under Scrutiny

‘Lesbians for Livable Futures’ recount their experience with SUO as they struggle to get their club ratified.

by
Siya Gupta
Apr 16, 2024
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Sports

motionball UBC Okanagan Hosts 4th Annual Marathon of Sport Fundraiser

On March 23, motionball UBC Okanagan raised $18,500 for Special Olympics Canada.

by
Kiana Onyango
Apr 16, 2024
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Science & Technology

Imposter Syndrome and the Struggles of Women in Scientific Academia

For hundreds of years, women have been harassed out of science, physically and psychologically.

by
Yosamin Esanullah
Apr 16, 2024
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Science & Technology

RESToRE: Empowering Women’s Health Through Uterine Cancer Research

Anyone with a uterus could be susceptible to the growing trend of endometrial cancer, which accounts for 90% of uterine cancers.

by
Ana Mar Picazo
Apr 16, 2024
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Rants

Integrating Studies: A Perspective from a Double Major

You don’t have to be a double major to benefit from taking courses outside your field of study.

by
Sarah Meier
Apr 16, 2024
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Rants

Why is There No Campus Culture?

I was under the impression that the UBCO campus didn’t have much culture. Was I right?

by
Kai Hugessen
Apr 16, 2024
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Opinions

Keys to Communication

Being an effective communicator is no easy feat. Let’s try communicating some ways to get better at it.

by
Kai Hugessen
Apr 16, 2024
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Campus Life

Navigating AI: UBCO’s Artificial Intelligence Club

This group is empowering students for an AI-integrated future.

by
Chelsea Martin
Apr 16, 2024
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Arts & Culture

Exploring Palestinian Culture: Who Are the Palestinian People?

What does it mean to be Palestinian? Who are the Palestinian people? What is their culture like?

by
Abdul Amrani
Apr 16, 2024
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Volunteer Submission

A Memoir to My Past

I kept shutting the box, burying it deeper, shutting it, shutting it, running away from it for years.

by
Ankitha Bakshi - Volunteer Writer
Apr 3, 2024
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News

2024/2025 Tuition Announcement Elicits Emotions and Apathy

UBC has announced its tuition for the upcoming school year. How much have costs increased? And what does the campus community have to say about it?

by
Kai Hugessen
Apr 3, 2024
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Volunteer Submission

If We Didn’t Judge

No matter their condition, everyone should have access to the cure they deserve.

by
Anonymous Volunteer Writer
Apr 3, 2024
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Sports

Pay to Play: Participation Barriers in Golf

For a sport like golf, the cost of a membership, equipment, and apparel create a participation barrier between many individuals and their desire to play, but there are still many ways that you can make the most out of your golfing experience without breaking the bank.

by
Kiana Onyango
Apr 1, 2024
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Sports

Levelling the Playing Field: Uplifting Women in Sports

As women continue to face many inequalities in sports, it is crucial that we increase our engagement and support for them.

by
Kiana Onyango
Apr 1, 2024
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Science & Technology

I Joined a Hackathon Even Though I Can’t Code

And my team won first place! Here’s to harnessing the power of confidence, collaboration, and authenticity to succeed in the tech sphere.

by
Yosamin Esanullah
Apr 1, 2024
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Opinions

Resetting Your Stress

Stressed out and overwhelmed? You may need a reset.

by
Sarah Meier
Apr 1, 2024
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Rants

Conceptualizing a Confessions Page

Diving into the anonymous spaces of UBCO's unaffiliated confession pages, there is a delicate balance between community building and ethical considerations.

by
Sarah Meier
Apr 1, 2024
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Opinions

Grappling with Personal and Political Grief as a Student

Everyone will experience some form of grief in their lives. How can we deal with personal and political grief as students?

by
Noah Davis
Apr 1, 2024
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Opinions

Presenting Presentations

Giving presentations is a crucial part of not only your university life, but your professional life too.

by
Kai Hugessen
Apr 1, 2024
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Features

The One-Way Mirror: A Look into the Sinister Power of Data Surveillance

The irony is not lost on me that I discovered the extent to which we are surveilled online, by scrolling through TikTok.

by
Ana Mar Picazo
Apr 1, 2024
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Features

What did That’s What [We] Said say?

That’s What [We] Said has a voice and a mission, and they’re not afraid to use one to pursue the other.

by
Kai Hugessen
Mar 18, 2024
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Rants

The Economic Barriers of Post-Secondary Applications

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Admit. Admit who? Admit that application fees are creating more barriers to education.

by
Sarah Meier
Mar 18, 2024
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Rants

Are We Too Old To Make Art?

If each person is an entire universe of complexities, interests, and creative potential, it is a shame to think we must be contained in a single box.

by
Ana Mar Picazo
Mar 18, 2024
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News

Incoming Changes for New International Students in Canada

The federal government has recently announced changes to its intake policy for international students. What are these changes, and how will they affect our UBCO community?

by
Kai Hugessen
Mar 18, 2024
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Features

A Hyphenated Existence: Erin Scott's Interdisciplinary Journey Through Art and Life

“I am perpetually starting over. Imagine the art you make at fifteen and seventy, how different it will be because of lived experience.”

by
Sarah Meier
Mar 18, 2024
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Campus Life

A Student’s Guide to Filing Taxes

A CRA spokesperson gives information about deductions and warns of scams.

by
Siya Gupta
Mar 18, 2024
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Campus Life

UBCO’s Concrete Toboggan Club: A Victory 12 Years in the Making

The team takes home gold at the 2024 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race competition in Newfoundland.

by
Chelsea Martin
Mar 18, 2024
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Arts & Culture

The Transformative Power of Literature: 5 Classics to Add to Your Reading List

For all the literature newbies or invested bookworms, this curated list of five classic reads will prove nothing less than impactful and valuable while still being palatable and entertaining.

by
Abdul Amrani
Mar 18, 2024
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Campus Life

Bridging the Age Gap

Age-Link SUO’s mission is to connect people through generations.

by
Chelsea Martin
Mar 11, 2024
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Campus Life

Smart Showcase Event Highlights Student Achievements and Community Engagement

The Smart Showcase event served as a testament to the dedication and passion of UBCO students in addressing issues of sustainability and mental health facing both the campus and the broader community.

by
Siya Gupta
Feb 28, 2024
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Arts & Culture

The Year of the Dragon: UBCO’s Chinese and Korean Lunar New Year Celebration

The Year of the Dragon swooped in with a bang. Our campus celebrated the Lunar New Year at an event filled with performances, games and snacks coupled with an educational lens highlighting Korean and Chinese culture.

by
Abdul Amrani
Feb 26, 2024
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Science & Technology

“Analysis Paralysis,” Food Edition: A Deep Dive Into the Anxiety of Consuming

Why do we feel this overwhelming responsibility to consciously consume if the individual choices we make are only based on the available, disappointing reality of the food industry?

by
Ana Mar Picazo
Feb 26, 2024
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Rants

Everyone Needs a Commonplace Book

Having a commonplace book is pretty much common sense.

by
Sarah Meier
Feb 26, 2024
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Opinions

Office Hours 101

Feeling nervous about going to office hours? Don’t worry, I got you! I thought it would be beneficial for every student to have some sort of “Office Hours 101” at their disposal, no matter if you are a first-year student or an upper-year student.

by
Noah Davis
Feb 26, 2024
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Opinions

Submissions for the World

You want people to see the work you create. How do you do that, exactly?

by
Kai Hugessen
Feb 26, 2024
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Features

UBC Okanagan’s HaRT Program: Trailblazing to Address Harm Reduction and Social Justice

The HaRT program at UBC Okanagan plays a crucial role in harm reduction, education, and community support that proactively addresses substance use in the Kelowna community.

by
Sarah Meier
Feb 26, 2024
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Campus Life

Building up UBCO: An update on UBCO’s major ongoing construction projects

UBCO is a constantly growing school. Let’s take a look at just how it’s growing.

by
Kai Hugessen
Feb 26, 2024
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Arts & Culture

Celebrating Culture and Community: The Asian Student Association's Lunar New Year Gala

It was a night of music, dance, and celebration.

by
Siya Gupta
Feb 26, 2024
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Arts & Culture

Beyond Black History Month: Where Black Students Can Find Lasting Community on Campus

As Black History Month comes to a close, we want students to be aware of the spaces and resources available to them beyond the month of February.

by
Kiana Onyango
Feb 26, 2024
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Arts & Culture

Narrative Therapy: Palestinian Storytelling Through Poetry

The “Let It Be a Tale” event organized by members of the UBC community and Faculty for Palestine taught me that narrative therapy is a key factor for survival when it comes to marginalized communities.

by
Noah Davis
Feb 12, 2024
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Rants

(Job) Hunting Season

This semester might feel like a fever dream, but job postings are kicking me back into reality.

by
Sarah Meier
Feb 13, 2024
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Sports

UBC Okanagan Heat Lace Up For Cancer Awareness

On January 26, the Heat women’s basketball team hosted the UBC Vancouver Thunderbirds for the 17th year of Shoot for the Cure and raised over $6,000.

by
Kiana Onyango
Feb 12, 2024
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Sports

Let’s Get Physical: February is Move UBC Month

Move UBC’s goal is to get the campus community engaged in movement, more aware of their sedentary or stationary behaviors, and find ways to include more movement in their day.

by
Kiana Onyango
Feb 12, 2024
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Arts & Culture

The Beats: UBCO’s Noteworthy A Cappella Club

What are The Beats all about? Learn more about their Kelowna performances, the international competition they attend, and how to join in on the music and fun.

by
Abdul Amrani
Feb 5, 2024
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Volunteer Submission

Parties

Being the “party girl” isn’t as glamorous as it may seem.

by
Volunteer Submission Writer
Feb 5, 2024
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Science & Technology

The Gender Wage Gap: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why You Should Care

The gender wage gap remains an issue for social scientists to stress over, but what is it? Is it as simple as the “83 cents on the dollar” saying?

by
Aleyna Kirilmis
Feb 5, 2024
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Rants

Advocating for Academic Success

Advocating for your academic success is crucial. Only you know what you need. Only you can get what you want.

by
Sarah Meier
Feb 5, 2024
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Opinions

Workshopping Workshops

The act of workshopping is one of the most intimidating, terrifying, and fundamentally worthwhile things that you can do as an artist. Here are some tips and approaches to take when doing so!

by
Kai Hugessen
Feb 5, 2024
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Features

Innovate, Design, Sustain Club Partners with Charity to Build Net-Zero, Accessible Houses for Public Safety Officers

This student club is doing incredible work, helping students get real-world experience while helping communities in need.

by
Siya Gupta
Feb 5, 2024
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Features

What to Expect When You’re Expecting…to Graduate

It’s important to plan for the future, but don’t neglect the present moment and how much you deserve to celebrate yourself for all your dedication and perseverance.

by
Ana Salgado and Ana Mar Picazo
Feb 5, 2024
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Arts & Culture

Turning Point: Ballet Kelowna is Back with 2 World Premieres

Read about the exciting ballet performance Turning Point, why you won’t want to miss it, and the interview we had with choreographer Robert Stephens and his piece Mustard. Find out more about the performance and special student discounts.

by
Abdul Amrani
Feb 5, 2024
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Sports

What Lies Behind the Finish Line

What happens when student-athletes lose the identity we have spent a large portion of our lives living in?

by
Sarah Meier
Jan 22, 2024
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Rants

Why Daylight Savings Makes Me Angry

The sun sets at 4:30 p.m. This is, subjectively, ridiculous, and entirely the fault of Daylight Savings Time. I don’t like it, and here’s why I don’t think you should either.

by
Kai Hugessen
Jan 22, 2024
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Rants

On the Origin of Memes

What does it say about us — that we find so much beauty in the absurd?

by
Ana Mar Picazo
Jan 22, 2024
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Opinions

Are You Rooting for the Anti-hero?: Student Takes on the Taylor Swift Explosion

As I started to get into the school year, I noticed more and more posters pop up advertising Taylor Swift-themed events. I also began to hear more conversations about her music among students on campus.

by
Noah Davis
Jan 22, 2024
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Campus Life

Picnic’s Place in Public

Picnic is a community-oriented space in the University Centre building. But what does that mean, exactly?

by
Kai Hugessen
Jan 22, 2024
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Campus Life

Prices and Payments: What’s Up with UBCO’s Parking?

High parking prices have left some students scratching their heads. Why does it seem to cost so much to park on campus?

by
Kai Hugessen
Jan 22, 2024
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Campus Life

On Enforced Minimalism: Tales of a Nomadic Student

Accumulating things that are not strictly necessary or do not bring you happiness can be a true and complete waste of space and money.

by
Ana Mar Picazo
Jan 22, 2024
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