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Kai Hugessen

16 articles

Building Troubles
News

Building Troubles

UBCO’s building expansion projects continue to run into unexpected setbacks as the construction of UBCO Downtown causes damage and evacuatio…

Keys to Communication
Opinions

Keys to Communication

“There is one great evil in the universe. Misunderstanding.” - Quote by Someone

Why is There No Campus Culture?
Opinions

Why is There No Campus Culture?

When I first came to UBCO back in 2021, I had expected it to be like something out of the movies. You might know what I mean: big cheer rall…

2024/2025 Tuition Announcement Elicits Emotions and Apathy
News

2024/2025 Tuition Announcement Elicits Emotions and Apathy

Tuesday, February 20, 2024. I’m sitting at my desk, typing away at an assignment I’d decided to do over the reading break. It’s nothing inte…

Presenting Presentations
Opinions

Presenting Presentations

A few weeks ago, a couple of friends and I decided to attend a seminar focused on discussing public policy. It sounded interesting to me to …

Incoming Changes for New International Students in Canada
News

Incoming Changes for New International Students in Canada

Within the last few months, the federal government has announced multiple changes to the way provinces will be handling the intake of intern…

What did That’s What [We] Said say?
Features

What did That’s What [We] Said say?

A few months ago, before the air turned chilly and winter truly settled, I happened to be walking to class when I caught sight of an eye-cat…

Building up UBCO: An update on UBCO’s major ongoing construction projects
Campus Life

Building up UBCO: An update on UBCO’s major ongoing construction projects

For anyone who attends classes near the eastern end of UBC Okanagan’s campus, the sight of construction signs and towering cranes has probab…

Submissions for the World
Opinions

Submissions for the World

You have something special you want to share with the world.

Workshopping Workshops
Opinions

Workshopping Workshops

Sixteen chairs are arranged in a circle at the center of a lonely classroom on the second floor of the Arts building. Their occupants sit in…

Picnic’s Place in Public
Campus Life

Picnic’s Place in Public

In the spring of 2023, I noticed something new and interesting in the University Centre (UNC)  building — a little place called “Picnic” loc…

Prices and Payments: What’s Up with UBCO’s Parking?
Campus Life

Prices and Payments: What’s Up with UBCO’s Parking?

UBC Okanagan’s location makes for a relatively peaceful campus, but it is also an inconvenient destination for students who attend from as f…

Why Daylight Savings Makes Me Angry
Opinions

Why Daylight Savings Makes Me Angry

There was a time not too long ago when I was standing on my balcony and gazing at the lights that shine on the outskirts of Kelowna. The clo…

Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Opinions

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

There is a saying I’ve heard before in the dark corners of the Internet. One whispered in chatrooms and hallowed blogs, trawled and inscribe…

2023/24 Tuition Consultation Process Raises Questions of Purpose
News

2023/24 Tuition Consultation Process Raises Questions of Purpose

Thursday, October 5, 2023. I’m sitting at home, scrolling through my email after a long day of classes. It’s the usual. Ads from company new…

So, Why Exactly Did the SUO’s Resource Centers Have a Delayed Opening?
News

So, Why Exactly Did the SUO’s Resource Centers Have a Delayed Opening?

In today’s world, it can be hard to find a place to truly belong.