Hit the flu-shot clinic before the library, health experts say
Health experts suggest university students get their flu shots as soon as possible, as the onset of flu season coincides with the stressful midterm exam period on campus.[…]
AMS Food Bank works to keep up with student need
Students at the University of British Columbia report routinely running out of money for food and the student union is creating new initiatives to solve the problem. Up[…]
Vancouver cannabis shops and consumers grapple with new restrictions
When Canada legalized cannabis last week, many Vancouver dispensaries and consumers felt they took a step backwards in a city already known for its thriving grey market. In[…]
Chinese residents form “safety group” after Burnaby park murder
A new group of Burnaby Chinese residents has formed to focus on fighting crime and make the community feel safe, in the wake of the murder of a[…]
The ‘Goop’ effect: Fads outweigh facts on social media
Health and diet fads being promoted on social media, including products like “flat tummy teas,” have nutritionists and marketing experts reminding consumers to beware. Celebrity and social-media[…]
UBC gamers’ lounge fosters a sense of community
Justin Mackey’s eyes are glued to his screen as he plays Overwatch in a cramped room hidden behind the Hatch Art Gallery in the University of B.C.’s student-union[…]
Vancouver’s mobile voting stations open the door to homeless voters
Kevin wanted to vote in this year’s municipal election, but he wasn’t sure if he could meet the registration requirements. The 32-year-old is currently homeless and recently had[…]
Vancouver brings gaming community together through Twitch
Vancouver gamers are finding new ways to connect in person through meet-ups organized around Twitch, the popular online streaming platform. Clara Sia is a Vancouver-based indie game streamer[…]
Asian International students receive warnings from their home countries to beware of their own stricter drug laws
Hundreds of students at the University of British Columbia celebrated the first day of cannabis legalization by lighting up outside the student union building on Oct. 17. But[…]
Rugby star grows the game with Indigenous youth
Phil Mack’s rugby resume speaks for itself. He is a two-time Pan American gold medalist, the first Canadian player to appear in 50 HSBC World Sevens Series tournaments,[…]
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
