I Got 99 Problems, But a Friend Trip Isn’t One.
The school year is almost over — hooray! And I’m guessing most of us need to let loose before getting back into the swing of things, and tra…
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Sarah Meier
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Integrating Studies: A Perspective from a Double Major
At first glance, science and English specialties occupy very different areas of the human experience. Science uses empirical, experimental, …
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Resetting Your Stress
Since last year, I have been experiencing recurring pain in my right shoulder. The joint moves smoothly, but by the end of the day, it feels…
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Conceptualizing a Confessions Page
During some late-night doom scrolling, I came across multiple confessional pages for UBC Okanagan students who, while not affiliated with UB…
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A Hyphenated Existence: Erin Scott's Interdisciplinary Journey Through Art and Life
Erin Scott is an interdisciplinary poet, performer, and UBC alumnus with a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in writing and performance. In addition…
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The Economic Barriers of Post-Secondary Applications
Every stepping stone in life can feel heavy on the bank account. To begin the process of university means lots and lots of applications. And…
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UBC Okanagan’s HaRT Program: Trailblazing to Address Harm Reduction and Social Justice
In recent years, following the legalization of cannabis under the Cannabis Act and decriminalization of opioids, crack/powder cocaine, metha…
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Everyone Needs a Commonplace Book
You might wonder, “What the heck is a commonplace book?” And since I am a writer, and since you are reading this article, you are about to f…
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(Job) Hunting Season
Every summer since I have been in university, I have worked non-internship and non-university major-related positions. Now that I am an old,…
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Advocating for Academic Success
As children, we were encouraged to politely ask for help when something was too far out of our reach. Then, in secondary school, we were tol…
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What Lies Behind the Finish Line
I never thought I would belong to a clique when I started high school. I tried my hardest to avoid it. When choosing my classes and activiti…
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Winter Cinema and Semester Escapism
Coming back to university can be hard, especially in January. The days are short, commutes down Academy Hill are slippery, and when we aren’…
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A Value Village Vendetta: Navigating Sustainable Fashion, Rising Prices, and Ethical Considerations
In Canada, as of August 2022, there has been a 4% increase in the consumer price index. This inflation means our gas, groceries, living expe…
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An AI 9-5: Beating Gender Bias in a Digital Landscape
Before smartphones, the closest many of us came to artificial intelligence was through movies. Growing up, I loved watching science fiction.…
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Unlocking the Doors to University while Living at Home
Stepping out of childhood and transitioning into adulthood is no easy task. University can finally feel like freedom due to your newfound in…
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Standing with The Sikh and BIPOC community
On September 11th, 2023, a member of the Sikh community, and a student at Rutland Senior Secondary School was assaulted aboard BC Transit. F…
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Dating as a Broke University Student
Many human experiences are universal: our first steps, our first friends, and our first falls. When dating also appears to be a universal ex…