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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 Capilano Courier

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 Bridget Stringer-Holden

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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The Capilano Students’ Union turns 50 Series #5

Posted on February 12, 2022April 19, 2022 by Bridget Stringer-Holden

The past members have reflected, now see what’s in store for the future of the CSU Bridget Stringer-Holden (she/her) // News Editor After two attempts to reach quorum and pass…

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Virtual Work Experience Opportunities Available Through Talent Basket

Posted on January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 by Bridget Stringer-Holden

Tourism and Outdoor Recreation students now have access to international learning opportunities which count for academic credit Bridget Stringer-Holden // News Editor “We are under tremendous stress right now because…

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Applications for OceanWise Innovator Lab Close Jan. 31

Posted on January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 by Bridget Stringer-Holden

Grants and mentorship available for youth aged 13-30 with ideas to solve the issue of ocean plastics Bridget Stringer-Holden // News Editor Open to all youth aged 13 to 30,…

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CSU Donates $81,785 to the Capilano University Foundation

Posted on January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 by Bridget Stringer-Holden

Awards of $200-$1000 available to Black, trans, two-spirit, non-binary and disabled students, as well as leaders working towards a more equitable, diverse and inclusive university Bridget Stringer-Holden // News Editor…

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The Capilano Students’ Union turns 50 Series #4

Posted on January 1, 2022December 31, 2021 by Bridget Stringer-Holden

Past members of the executive reflect upon their time at the CSU, how it’s changed, and what they hope for its future Bridget Stringer-Holden (she/her) // News Editor Mikaela Johnson…

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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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