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The Capilano Students’ Union Abolishes Critic Position 

Posted on November 1, 2024October 25, 2024 by Vansh Malhotra

The Board of Directors abolished the board’s new Board Accountability Policy, designed to keep members active and informed participants.  Vansh Malhotra (he/him) // Contributor  Taylore Laurence (She/Her) // Contributor Last…

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Why is the CSU’s Legitimacy as a Representative Student Body at Risk?

Posted on November 1, 2024October 25, 2024 by Laura Morales Padilla

The CSU’s Election Reports from 2020 onwards reveal a drop in domestic voter turnout and an unprecedented high number of formal complaints  Laura Morales (she/her) // Video Production Manager Scarlett…

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Capilano University Chancellor Yuri Fulmer nominated for Conservatives in West Vancouver: Here is what you need to know

Posted on October 1, 2024September 25, 2024 by Yasmine Modaresi

Over the past few decades, Yuri Fulmer has grown to be a prominent figure both within Capilano University and in B.C. at large. Today, he’s ready for the political stage. …

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The Latest on British Columbia’s 2024 Election

Posted on October 1, 2024October 4, 2024 by Livia Pica

Keep up with the campaigns, policies of the the major players of the upcoming provincial election.  Livia Pica (any pronouns) // News Editor The last time British Columbians voted, it…

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BC says the Housing crisis is a top human rights issue while shortening the eviction notice period. 

Posted on October 1, 2024October 3, 2024 by Editor-In-Chief

A new report by  B.C. Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender found housing to be the most pressing humanitarian issue in the province. Yet, the B.C. government has shortened the notice…

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648 Kingsway is Shutting Down – Who’s Next?

Posted on October 1, 2024September 25, 2024 by Sean Finan

648 Kingsway is closing its doors due to a 40% rent increase.The beloved music venue is the latest victim of a merciless housing crisis.  Sean Finan (any pronouns) // Crew…

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Ahead of the Election: How much do B.C. public servants make?

Posted on October 1, 2024September 25, 2024 by Editor-In-Chief

The Vancouver’s Sun public sector database highlights British Columbia the latent gender issues.  Yasmine Modaresi (she/her) // Crew Writer Pheobe Verdon  (she/her) // Illustrator  The Vancouver Sun’s updated public sector…

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Life on Campus Post Federal Cap on Student Visas

Posted on September 1, 2024August 30, 2024 by Editor-In-Chief

Capilano University heavily relies on international students’ tuition – its sudden absence will bring changes.  Yasmine Modaresi (she/her)  // Crew Writer  Cassandra VP (she/her) // Illustrator Over the past few…

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Capilano University Unveils New GLC-1 Piano Lab

Posted on September 1, 2024August 31, 2024 by Kate Henderson

The underfunded music programs finally get an upgrade.  Kate Henderson (she/they) // Crew Writer Tricia Tang (She/Her) // Illustrator Did you know  that Capilano University’s first Bachelor’s Degree was in…

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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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