The annual competition names CapU among five other post-secondary institutions. Omar Salem, Contributor As if turning 50 was not enough to be ecstatic about, Capilano University has been recognized as one…
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: As soon as the calendar flips to March, it seems like university students are suddenly bombarded with announcements. Job postings go up, internships start accepting applications, and various…
The Capilano Courier Needs Your Help to Continue Supporting Student Publication
What is the Capilano Courier? The Capilano Courier is Capilano University on-campus publication by and for students! We publish new content every week on our website and release a 20-page…
We heart ponchos
It’s rare that I forge a friendship with someone from the second camp. And, if they get me on a bad day, their reaction can feel like a gentle kick…
How Relevant are the Oscars Today?
Awards show pageantry and its place in society Taylor Kleine-Deters, Contributor Illustration by Cynthia Tran Vo Every year there’s a buzz around the Oscars, the nominations and the ceremony, positive…
Why Are You Chanting?
School spirit as a precursor to national pride Alexis Zygan, Contributor Anyone who has ever taken a Sociology 100 class has uncovered the real purpose of the education system: to…
Separating Art, Controversy and Celebrity
Do problematic celebrities like Karl Lagerfeld deserve to be mourned? Andie Bjornsfelt, Contributor 85-year-old German fashion mogul Karl Lagerfeld passed away on Feb. 19. He worked as the creative director…
You Have a New Friend Request
Facebook is the friend-connecting platform that connects you with people around the world Melissa Gibbons, Production Manager Facebook is like a treasure hunt. You start by tracking people, and when…
Cultural Appropriation and You
Appropriation isn’t always done out of malice, just ignorance Mark Mapoles, Contributor Illustration by Natasha Jones Cultural appropriation is a topic that people have strong opinions on. This is good…