How the pandemic has affected CapU’s Black community Matt Shipley // Communities Editor The COVID-19 pandemic has overseen the rise of many troubling trends. Online bullying, racism, otherism and hate…
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Student addresses MLA Simon Gibson’s ‘racist’ comments
During a class trip to the legislature, Taylor McCarthy reported her shock at MLA Simon Gibson’s remarks about First Nations communities Christine Beyleveldt / news editor Just one week after…
Students across the US walk out to protest the state of the country’s gun laws
The kids are all fight Students across the US walk out to protest the state of the country’s gun laws Laura Melczer / contributor Americans need to have an honest…
BC Budget sets aside $450 million for student housing
CSU and Capilano University view budget announcement favourably Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor The NDP government released the provincial budget for the 2018 fiscal year on Feb. 20 that both…
CSU to allow Senate representatives to run for executive positions
Fiduciary duties don’t impede on duties towards the two governing bodies Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor The Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) presented two special resolutions to the student body at…
Capilano seeks membership with Universities Canada
The organization will promote the school federally and internationally Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor Capilano University made the transition from college to university 10 years ago, but until now continued…
CSU requests resignation from First Nations Student Liaison
Geronimo Alec allegedly failing to perform work duties CHRISTINE BEYLEVELDT //NEWS EDITOR The Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) has requested that First Nations Student Liaison Geronimo Alec resign for failing to…
CSU members lobby federal government for better student support systems
Representatives attend Advocacy Week for the first time as members of CASA Justin Scott // Managing Editor Photo: Kim Rudd, MP (middle left) with former CSU Business and Professional Studies…
Purcell woods redevelopment plan taken to public hearing
Two bylaw amendments needed to proceed with construction of student housing Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor In order for Woodbridge Northwest Communities to make progress in its plans to build…