I don’t know who needs to hear this, but take down your decorations, like, yesterday Jayde Atchison (She/her) // Opinions EditorJason Low // Illustrator There are only three types of…
The Capilano Students’ Union turns 50 Series #4
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…
December Aesthetics
By the Fireside: Not all of us see the winter holiday as three weeks to run around throwing piles of snow at each other. Sometimes, all we really want are calm, warm evenings with family and friends, sharing hot chocolate, marshmallows and stories.
Letters of Gratitude
My beloved Winter Solstice,
I hold such a soft spot in my heart for you. I used to see you as just words on a calendar, unaware of all you had to offer. Now I think back to the first time I honoured you and I’m overflowing with love and gratitude. You gave me the opportunity to hold space for myself when I felt so alone in my grief. You also remind me of the blessings of rest and receiving.
Holiday Gift Guide: As Told by the Stars
The holidays are quickly approaching, and you’re unsure what to purchase your pal as a way to say thank you for listening to your gripes about dating, school and work. An avid hobbyist western astrologist, I provide gift suggestions that reject cisnormativity based on the twelve zodiac signs.
Holiday Self-Care Tips
December barrels into our lives with a suitcase filled with less daylight, the pressure of gift-giving, familial obligations and, of course, exam stress. December throws that suitcase at you as if you are a bellhop, expecting you to carry it for all 31 days — plus an extended vacation into the new year.
Little Miss Estranged
How I (sort of) learned to be okay with not belonging Alisha Samnani // Editor-in-Chief Valeriya Kim // Design Director Sometimes people don’t see you — and you can’t make…
The Unbeaten path
See more at Mount Elsay Matt Shipley (he/him) // Columnist No matter how long I spend here, Vancouver never ceases to amaze me. Everybody loves a quick trip to Quarry…
Issues with International Student Funding
Unclear policies, concerns over donor exclusion raise questions over the equity of financial aid for international students at Capilano University and across Canada Sarah Rose // Contributor “I wanted to…