Arts & Life

Social isolation leads to lonely holiday season

Lucas Jornitz Dec 2, 2020

By Henri B Ngimbis Since the eruption of COVID-19 in Jan. 2020 in B.C., measures such as gathering restriction and social isolation have made it harder for students to be social at that period of the year when Canadians often celebrate with family, according to one expert. Lidia Kemeny, a director for The Vancouver Foundation, a…

Langara Film arts program survives COVID-19 year

Lucas Jornitz Dec 2, 2020

By Tyson Burrows Doing their own hair and makeup. Changing scripts on the fly so that scenes would be filmed outside. Decorated in facemasks between shots. Langara’s film arts students had no idea what they were in for when classes…

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Virtual lives lead to real injuries

Rui Yang Xu Nov 18, 2020

By Caroline Egan Playing video games for hours on end can be a great form of entertainment during a pandemic, but sitting down for extended periods of time comes at a physical cost. The former president of SFU Esports Association,…

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Setting expectations from the NDP government

Soubhik Chakrabarti Nov 18, 2020

By Henri Ngimbis Some B.C. students are hopeful that the NDP’s majority government after the B.C. election can contribute to provincial stability during the pandemic. In election results that were confirmed last week, the NDP won 57…

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The importance of good nutrition during the pandemic

Safoura Rigi-Ladiz Nov 4, 2020

By Breanne Doyle Students concerned about healthy eating during the pandemic should stick to the basics, says UBC nutrition professor Gerry Kasten. Cafeterias, restaurants, and coffee shops across the campus have been shut down since…

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Fans of psychedelics weigh in on how plant medicines can combat anxiety

Soubhik Chakrabarti Nov 4, 2020

By Charlie Carey The Spirit Plant Medicine Conference, despite being virtual this year, still had fans of psychedelic plants wanting to shake things up. Usually held at The University of British Columbia, the conference went virtual…

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Students weigh in on rental experiences with pets

Soubhik Chakrabarti Nov 4, 2020

By Breanne Doyle Vancouver city council’s decision to pass a motion to end no-pet restrictions in rental contracts comes at a particularly crucial time, as many people have found solace in their animal companions during the pandemic,…

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Digital payment adoption remains strong, but cash still rules

Soubhik Chakrabarti Nov 4, 2020

By Meg McLachlan Despite the increasing use of digital payments since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Vancouver businesses are still accepting cash. Many coffee shops, breweries and retail stores only accepted credit and…

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Frustration over recycling bins going missing

Soubhik Chakrabarti Oct 22, 2020

By Charlie Carey A group of South Vancouver residents is frustrated by the mysterious disappearance of their recycling bins. Residents have witnessed an increase in bin thefts over the last few years. To combat this aggravating…

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Some performing artists get creative in the midst of shut-downs to livestream their shows

Lina Chung Mar 27, 2020

By Jacob Hoheisel With public gatherings being shut-down due to social distancing measures and public health concerns, some artists have turned to livestreaming free performances to their audiences. Theatre and music venues around the…