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Big Plans for Democracy at the Lonsdale Campus

Posted on December 1, 2019November 30, 2019 by Jayde Atchison

Instructor Michael Markwick wants Capilano to become a leader in democratic communication Jayde Atchison // Staff WriterSarah Haglund // Illustrator The results of the 2019 Canadian federal election were enough…

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Christmas Trees: the Gift that Keeps on Killing

Posted on December 1, 2019November 30, 2019 by Kaileigh Bunting

Unwrapping the environmental impact of Christmas trees Kaileigh Bunting // Contributor  Standing an average of nine feet tall—topped decidedly with twinkling lights and fragile decorations—Christmas trees are a must-have for most…

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The Local Ramifications of Canada’s Water Scandal

Posted on December 1, 2019April 19, 2023 by Bridget Stringer-Holden

V. S. Wells details what it means for Vancouver to be drinking lead  Bridget Stringer-Holden // Contributor  A report on Canada’s water has been printed in the Toronto Star, Global…

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Finding a Job After Graduation

Posted on December 1, 2019November 30, 2019 by Jayde Atchison

How the Career Development Centre can introduce CapU students to the working world  Jayde Atchison // Staff Writer   If this December marks the end of your academic journey, what are your next steps? Regardless of…

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Healthcare in the Palm of Your Hands

Posted on December 1, 2019December 9, 2019 by Jayde Atchison

Book medical appointments through Babylon by TELUS Health Jayde Atchison // Staff Writer  For many students, maintaining health can easily get lost in the shuffle of university activities. With that…

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Winter Market Arrives at Capilano University

Posted on November 19, 2019November 20, 2019 by Jayde Atchison

Why shopping locally benefits the CapU community, vendors and the environment Jayde Atchison // Staff Writer  Shopping for the winter holidays can be a stressful errand, especially when you consider…

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The Perseverance of the Capilano Blues Women’s Volleyball Team

Posted on November 2, 2019November 2, 2019 by Mayumi Izumi

An update on the team and their future plans Mayumi Izumi // Contributor This year marks the fourth season in a row that the Capilano Blues women’s volleyball team has…

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Early Childhood Education Program Expands Its Horizons

Posted on November 2, 2019November 2, 2019 by Tom Balog

Observing the ECE CapU program expansions in Sechelt and Squamish Tom Balog // Contributor British Columbia is seeing a growing demand for early childhood educators. It is estimated that for…

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Capilano Radio Club Promotes Student Self-expression

Posted on November 2, 2019November 2, 2019 by Sheila Arellano

A free resource to elevate student voices on campus Sheila Arellano // News Editor. As a club that aims to unify voices and connect people within the student community, the…

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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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