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Author: Alisha Samnani

Alisha Samnani is a Vancouver-based journalist and editor. Her work also appears in Maclean's Magazine. She aims to to pitch and write stories that reflect the lived experiences of underrepresented, marginalized and racialized communities. Find her on Twitter and Instagram at @alishawsamnani.

Allegations made during 2022 CSU Elections — Now What?

Posted on March 20, 2022January 9, 2023 by Alisha Samnani

Explained — The Courier breaks down your questions about the 2022 CSU Election Alisha Samnani // Editor-in-Chief Allegations have been made against multiple Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) executive candidates for…

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Multiple CSU Executive Candidates Suspected of “Slate-Like Behaviour”

Posted on March 17, 2022January 9, 2023 by Alisha Samnani

Poster similarities, prohibited logo use and coerced votes amongst allegations against candidates Alisha Samnani // Editor-in-Chief Update on April 6 at 4:02pm: Four candidates have filed appeals against decisions rendered…

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Should CapU Be More Transparent about COVID-19 Cases on Campus?

Posted on March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by Alisha Samnani

With return to in-person learning, instructors advised to not tell students about COVID-19 exposures Alisha Samnani // Editor-in-Chief Bridget Stringer-Holden // News Editor Freya Emery // Illustrator UPDATE: As the…

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Here are your candidates for the 2022 CSU Elections

Posted on March 3, 2022March 14, 2022 by Alisha Samnani

Voting opens on MarCH 15; Election results announced MarCH 17 Capilano Courier Masthead It’s elections season at Capilano University! Students are vying for five Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) executive positions,…

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CapU Instructors Team Up With Shelter Video Project to Honour International Women’s Day

Posted on March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by Alisha Samnani

Students invited to join Mar. 8 hybrid event to learn about carceral and shelter systems on International Women’s Day Bridget Stringer-Holden // News Editor Alisha Samnani // Editor-in-Chief Valeriya Kim…

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Students Worried About Omicron, Feeling Dismissed as CapU Returns to In-Person Classes

Posted on March 1, 2022March 2, 2022 by Alisha Samnani

Inflexibility amidst new COVID variants and decreased testing feels profit-driven, students say Bridget Stringer-Holden // News Editor Alisha Samnani // Editor-in-Chief The Capilano University (CapU) community remains divided on the…

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Little Miss Estranged

Posted on December 2, 2021February 27, 2022 by Alisha Samnani

How I (sort of) learned to be okay with not belonging Alisha Samnani // Editor-in-Chief Valeriya Kim // Design Director Sometimes people don’t see you — and you can’t make…

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Cycling for Suicide Prevention

Posted on October 29, 2021December 7, 2021 by Alisha Samnani

Anishinaabe cyclist rides across Turtle Island to raise awareness of Tataskweyak Cree Nation mental health crisis Alisha Samnani // Editor-in-Chief C. Palomar Rubisco // Illustrator If you’re experiencing emotional distress…

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Violent RCMP Arrests of Indigneous Land Defenders Continue at Wedzin Kwa

Posted on October 25, 2021December 7, 2021 by Alisha Samnani

Tensions escalate on Wet’suwet’en territory over Coastal Gas pipeline Alisha Samnani // Editor-in-Chief Multiple arrests aren’t stopping Wet’suwet’en land and water defenders as they continue to occupy a pipeline worksite…

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We sat down with Jason Madar, a computer science instructor at Capilano University, to talk about AI, what’s real, what’s hype, and why understanding how it actually works matters more than ever.

As AI continues to reshape education, Madar is focused on making these tools accessible, transparent, and grounded in critical thinking.

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