Dr. Dennis Silvestrone (Ph.D) announced as Dean of Business and Professional Studies at Capilano University (CapU) Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor On Aug. 04, 2020, Capilano University (CapU)…
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Alisha Samnani is a Vancouver-based journalist and editor. Her work also appears in Maclean's Magazine.
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BC announces new funding to support post-secondary students this fall
Applications for StudentAidBC and the new BC Access Grant are now open Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor British Columbia (BC)’s Minister of Advanced Education has announced new supports…
CSU calls on faculty, deans to provide academic support for Black students
Ongoing protests against active police brutality coupled with Covid-19 increase hardship for racialized students Alisha Samnani // Managing Editor, News Editor Maria Penaranda // Editor-in-Chief The Capilano Students Union (CSU)…
“It was like trust wasn’t an option for me to give to anyone”
Inside non-consensual condom removal and the impact on victims Teanna Jagdatt // Contributor Alisha Samnani // Opinions Editor About one year ago, *Grace had given consent to her current boyfriend,…
The Race to Representation
Why racial representation in Hollywood goes beyond casting directors Alisha Samnani // Opinions Editor Christine Wei // Illustrator As a mixed-race woman, I had quite the identity crisis growing up….
Discussing Diversity at Capilano University
Lack of representation is a cause for concern amongst CapU students Alisha Samnani // Opinions Editor Diversity can be considered a popular buzzword in education, both with universities and students alike. Canada’s…
New Year, New President?
Trump impeached on two counts by U.S House of Representatives Alisha Samnani // Opinions Editor The United States President has officially been impeached. House Speaker Nanci Pelosi announced the majority…
Taken With A Green Of Salt
Elizabeth May steps down as party leader Alisha Samnani // Opinions Editor One of the most well-known names in Canadian politics has not resigned, but has stepped down from her…
Tuition Fee Waivers for Former Youth in Care
More than 1,100 former youth in care are using the program since it launched in 2017 Alisha Samnani // Contributor The Provincial Tuition Waiver Program forgoes post-secondary tuition fees for…