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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.

In(Capsule)ated

Posted on December 1, 2020December 2, 2020 by Alisha Samnani

CapU’s digital publication aims to connect university community through storytelling Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Nathalie Taylor // Photography via Capsule “That was a really fun project for…

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CapU Expands Kinesiology Program; Offers Four-Year Bachelors Alongside Diploma Option

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 by Alisha Samnani

Kinesiology instructor Kyle Guay reflects on personal experience in undergraduate program Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Annika McFarlane // Illustrator “I’ve always had a passion for teaching. I…

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The Androgynous Counterculture Of The (French) Bob

Posted on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 by Alisha Samnani

From liberating rebellion to status quo: What about this simple coiffure symbolizes rule-breaking style? Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Alba Palomar-Robisco // Illustrator On May 1, 1920, the…

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Controversial Advertisements in Vancouver Push One-Child Policy

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020 by Alisha Samnani

Addressing overpopulation is a distraction from the real issue at hand Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Tiffany Zhong // Illustrator The road trip: a quintessential pastime, yearned for…

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Unofficial CSU By-Election Results Released Oct. 8

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 by Alisha Samnani

Newly elected CSU directors and CBPS executives to assume their roles for 2020-2021 school year Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Bridget Stringer-Holden // Associate News Editor Unofficial CSU…

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Student Advocacy, Mental Health Support Dominate CSU By-Election Forums

Posted on October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 by Alisha Samnani

Voting to take place from Oct. 6 to Oct. 8 through ballots sent to CapU emails Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Bridget Stringer-Holden // Associate News Editor Advocating…

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CapU’s School of Business unveils first new concentration in five-and-a-half years

Posted on September 8, 2020September 7, 2020 by Alisha Samnani

The new Information Management and Analytics concentration rolls out in Spring 2021 Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Capilano University’s School of Business just unveiled its new concentration in…

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Capilano Students’ Union Releases 2020-25 Strategic Plan

Posted on September 8, 2020September 5, 2020 by Alisha Samnani

CSU remains committed to equity, diversity and inclusion over the next five years  Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor  Recent high-profile incidents of racism and discrimination, along with Black…

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Capilano Students’ Union partners with TELUS Internet For Good Initiative

Posted on September 8, 2020September 7, 2020 by Alisha Samnani

Capilano University students in significant financial need eligible for low cost high-speed internet from TELUS  Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Lou Papa // Illustrator In late April, the…

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Green Savours, an Enactus Capilano project, is working to make sustainable food more accessible to students while reducing food waste at the same time.

We spoke with the team about how it started, why it matters, and what’s next.
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