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We are Trying our Best Here

Posted on September 5, 2025October 1, 2025 by Cami Davila

The impact of moving from home for school. Cami Davila (she/her) // Crew Writer Andrei Gueco (he/him)// Illustrator Not even three months after I arrived in Canada, I had a…

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What Does Truth and Reconciliation Mean to Me?

Posted on September 5, 2025October 1, 2025 by Sam Damm

How have I contributed to Truth and Reconciliation? Directly impacted me and the history of how it has affected me, my family and our people? Sam Damm (she/her) // Contributor…

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CapU’s Mental Health Resources

Posted on March 1, 2025August 7, 2025 by Andrea Chiang

The needs of CapU’s community go beyond therapy as students struggle to find a sense of connection and belonging Andrea Chiang (they/them) // Contributor “I know that it is very…

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A 5 per cent International Tuition Increase: The Recipe for a Lose-Lose Situation

Posted on March 1, 2025March 2, 2025 by Laura Morales Padilla

International students stand together against the proposal to increase their tuition by 5 per cent for the 2024/25 academic year Laura Morales (she/her) // Video Production Manager   Capilano University’s…

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Drug Decriminalisation and the Question of Harm Reduction

Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 by Ariana Zumaran Castillo

An exploration of Canada’s municipal attempts at harm reduction, and lessons we can learn from other nations Ariana Zumaran Castillo (she/her) // Contributor Scarlett Side // Contributing Illustrator   Around…

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An End-Of-Year Recap as a Western-Born Punjabi

Posted on December 1, 2024November 30, 2024 by Jasmine Garcha

A collection of stories outlining the liminal space of trying to be both “Indian” and “Canadian” enough during the holidays inspired by Edward Said’s postcolonialism. ਜੈਸਮੀਨ ਕੌਰ ਗਰਚਾ | Jasmine…

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Recycling Demystified

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Ren Zhang

Behind the process of recycling in BC and how CapU plays a part. Ren Zhang (they/them) // Contributor Xaviery Roxas // Illustrator A coffee cup with the last dredges of…

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SDG Week at Capilano University and Why Sustainability

Posted on April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 by Samantha Cheung

Samantha K. Cheung // Contributor Rachel Lu //  Illustrator When was the last time you thoroughly considered the health and well-being of the environment? Are you familiar with the 17…

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A “Green” Vancouver

Posted on April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 by Yasmine Elsayed

A city spearheading a green future Yasmine Elsayed (she/her) // Contributor Kit Vega // Illustrator Vancouver is internationally recognized as a primary example of environmental sustainability in urban settings. Introduced…

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On Monday, January 19th, BC student leaders held a press conference outside the Constituency Office of Jessie Sunner—Minister of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills and MLA for Surrey-Newton. 

Kevin Root—Chairperson of the Alliance of BC Students, Solomon Yi-Kieran—Vice-President External of the UBC Alma Mater Society, and Jessica Lamb—VP External & Community Affairs of the Simon Fraser Student Society commented on the government's review of the post-secondary education sector and their experience during the "incredibly short" consultation period.

00:00 - Intro
00:18 - What happened on January 19th?
00:52 - Opening remarks by the Chairperson of the ABCS
01:02 - Why the federal cap on international students heavily impacted colleges and universities across the province.
01:47 - The government needs to pay their fair share of the operating costs to keep the system afloat
02:49 - Any changes to the tuition limit policy would be a direct attack on students
03:23 - Demands from students
03:48 - Why is the review dangerous?
04:35 - Is the review a performative act?
05:11 - How would a tuition increase impact students and the province?
07:02 - Key takeaways
PROTECT STUDENTS | BC Students stand together against tuition increases, mergers and dangerous cuts
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