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
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The Unbeaten path
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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…
Capilano Blues Women’s Soccer Team Went to Nationals for First Time Since 2007
After winning the provincial final during overtime, the Blues place fifth at nationals Bridget Stringer-Holden // News Editor The nail-biting provincial final for women’s soccer was held between the Capilano…
The Best Christmas Movie of All Time
Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas will never get old — don’t bother changing my mind. Kaileigh Bunting (she/her) // ContributorValeriya Kim // Illustrator Every Christmas season, holiday movies…