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The trend towards greater rates of participation in CSU elections after the pandemic is interrupted, and the rise of disqualifications had the RCMP involved Laura Morales (she/her) // Video Production […]

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International students forced to fail courses after facing extenuating circumstances to maintain PGWP eligibility

Laura Morales Padilla

When unforeseen circumstances compromise academic success, international students cannot have Extenuating Withdrawals and maintain PGWP eligibility at the same time Laura Morales (she/her) // Video Production Manager After the […]

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Economic Challenges Facing Canadian Universities and Post-Secondary Students

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What you can do to help instigate change Maximus Wenzel (he/him) // Contributor Mesh Devkota // Illustrator Last February, University of British Columbia (UBC) student Tim Chen made headlines after […]

CapU’s Mental Health Resources

Andrea Chiang

The needs of CapU’s community go beyond therapy as students struggle to find a sense of connection and belonging Andrea Chiang (they/them) // Contributor “I know that it is very […]

CSU directors have given up on their own board

Laura Morales Padilla

Started with a slate and ended in corruption—Student senator speaks up against selective accountability within the Capilano Students’ Union Laura Morales (she/her) // Video Production Manager The Capilano Students’ […]

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CapU’s Sustainability Goals: Are We On Track?

Luciana Mastrangelo

Two years after securing a major research grant, is CapU delivering on its sustainability promises? Luciana Mastrangelo (she/her) // Contributing Writer Freya Emery // Illustrator Back in 2023, Capilano University was […]

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Why weren’t research assistants included in CapU student’s application to unionize?

Kate Henderson

The Courier continues our investigation of Student Employees pursuit of unionization, and the role of Research Assistants in this process Kate Henderson (she/they) // Crew Writer Andrei Gueco (he/him) // […]

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A 5 per cent International Tuition Increase: The Recipe for a Lose-Lose Situation

Laura Morales Padilla

International students stand together against the proposal to increase their tuition by 5 per cent for the 2024/25 academic year Laura Morales (she/her) // Video Production Manager Capilano University’s […]

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Drug Decriminalisation and the Question of Harm Reduction

Ariana Zumaran Castillo

An exploration of Canada’s municipal attempts at harm reduction, and lessons we can learn from other nations Ariana Zumaran Castillo (she/her) // Contributor Scarlett Side // Contributing Illustrator Around […]

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Reconciliation in Action, Or Reconciliation in Name Only?

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An exploration of reconciliation efforts in academia, and the efforts of CapU to build an institution inclusive to all students and faculty. Yasmine Modaresi (she/her) // News Editor Anthony Laliberte […]

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2025 CSU Election—Record number of disqualifications & three directors removed from office

International students forced to fail courses after facing extenuating circumstances to maintain PGWP eligibility

Economic Challenges Facing Canadian Universities and Post-Secondary Students

CapU’s Mental Health Resources

CSU directors have given up on their own board

CapU’s Sustainability Goals: Are We On Track?

Why weren’t research assistants included in CapU student’s application to unionize?

A 5 per cent International Tuition Increase: The Recipe for a Lose-Lose Situation

Drug Decriminalisation and the Question of Harm Reduction