Nap pods making a return to UBC after decades of absence
The University of British Columbia used to be the only university or college to have a nap room in the province until it was shut down decades ago.[…]
Pending federal ban on import of shark fins sparks relief, anger in Vancouver
An imminent federal ban on the import of shark fins is reigniting a longstanding controversy that has been particularly contentious among conservation advocates, politicians, and shark-fin soup vendors[…]
Landlords in B.C. discriminate against refugee claimants on welfare, advocate says
Rohullah Khairkha came to Canada hoping to start a new life. But since walking across the border from the U.S into B.C. two months ago, the Afghan asylum[…]
Real-world racism enters virtual world in Esports competition
Video gamers immerse themselves in virtual worlds battling for power and competing for dominance, but even created universes are not without real-world racism. This month, an international Esports[…]
International graduate students struggle to find homes
It took two months of writing applications and sending emails while he was still in China before Jason Li found an apartment to rent in Vancouver, in preparation for[…]
How a resource for UBC student athletes’ mental health is making an impact
Mikayla Ogrodniczuk never wants to lose another teammate to suicide. The 21-year-old hopes that a new mental-health initiative called the UBC Athletes Hub will help her deliver on[…]
Sex-consent workshop policies at fraternities have gaps
For the first time ever, fraternities at the University of British Columbia will have to complete mandatory sexual-consent training for their members by Nov. 31 of every year, according[…]
Indigenous university housing ignites integration-segregation debate
British Columbia’s largest university is exploring whether to offer on-campus housing specifically reserved for Indigenous students. “We’ve also seen different universities have Aboriginal-specific housing, so while there’s not[…]
Fall reading break won’t solve problem of student mental health, expert says
A school-psychology professor at the University of British Columbia warns that adding a week-long reading break to the fall teaching schedule will not be a catch-all solution to the[…]
UBC Muslim student proud of run for council despite loss
Although he may have lost the city council election on Saturday, 24-year-old Abubakar Khan is undeterred. “This is just the beginning,” he said. “It was an exciting campaign[…]
Culture
Iranian students in Canada suffer impact of U.S. sanctionsNovember 21, 2018
Journalists of colour insist media diversity will only improve when editors careNovember 21, 2018- Sex-consent workshop policies at fraternities have gapsNovember 21, 2018
Financial pressure forces local theatre workers to jump ship to Hollywood NorthOctober 25, 2018
