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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.

Parents Subjected to Birth Alerts Represented in New Class Action

Posted on October 4, 2021October 10, 2021 by Alisha Samnani

Vancouver-based firm CFM files class action against Government of B.C.’s MCFD for parents subjected to “illegal and unconstitutional” birth alerts in the province Alisha Samnani (she/her) // Editor-in-Chief Ethan Woronko…

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CSU Candidate Forums: COVID-19 Community, Representation and Student Supports

Posted on September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 by Alisha Samnani

Voting for the 2021 CSU elections runs from Oct. 5-7 through my.capilanou emails Bridget Stringer-Holden // News Editor Alisha Samnani // Editor-in-Chief Valeriya Kim // Design Director The Capilano Students’…

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2021 Mitacs Excellence In Student Research Award Winners Announced

Posted on April 25, 2021May 26, 2021 by Alisha Samnani

79 students present Capstone projects at Saturday’s Student Research Symposium  Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Four students were recognized at the fifth annual Student Research Symposium on Apr….

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Unmasking Impostor Syndrome

Posted on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by Alisha Samnani

The irony of feeling like I’m the wrong person for this piece isn’t lost on me… Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News EditorMikaela Johnson // Illustrator I was on the…

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End of Year Editor Roundtable

Posted on April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 by Alisha Samnani

What’s gotten our editors through this pandemic publication year? Geraldine Yaris // Illustrator Stories in Silence Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor When I think of what this academic…

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The Capilano Courier Guide To COVID-Friendly Summer Fun

Posted on April 5, 2021September 18, 2023 by Alisha Samnani

From punch needling to painting and bubble tea, The Capilano Courier staff share unlikely survival tools and activities to help you get through another summer of COVID-19   Illustrations // Rocio…

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Unofficial Results of the CSU Spring 2021 Elections

Posted on March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 by Alisha Samnani

Newly elected CSU directors and CBPS executives to assume their roles for 2021-2022 school year Bridget Stringer-Holden // Associate News Editor Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor The unofficial…

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CSU Elections Set for Tuesday

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by Alisha Samnani

Voting to take place from Mar. 16 to Mar. 18 through ballots sent to CapU emails Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Bridget Stringer-Holden // Associate News Editor Community…

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CityStudio Program at Capilano University Extended for Three Years

Posted on January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 by Alisha Samnani

Adele Therias reflects upon her journey from participant to project lead Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Adele Therias // Photos via CityStudio “It was amazing. I mean, that…

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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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