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By MAIYA SUZUKI UBC food experts are attempting what might be impossible: making insects seem like an appetizing treat. UBC professor Yasmin Akhtar teaches the “Insects as Food and Feed” course to reduce the squeamishness around consuming…

By JACOB ARON LEUNG This story was originally published on Nov. 28, 2023.  A new B.C.-based study is showing promising results for people with Type 1 diabetes who are using a prototypical stem cell-based device to reduce reliance on…

By MELBAH GRACE JACOB The tent city near Oak Bridge and Marine in South Vancouver has become a focal point of discussion involving various stakeholders, including the City of Vancouver via BC Housing and residents like Roy Runions. In a…

By LOUIS BERGERON Students are repeating prerequisite classes for Langara’s nursing program to improve their grades to have a higher chance of acceptance amidst intense competition. Howard Ha, a biology student at Langara, is retaking…

By MAIYA SUZUKI The Langara Students’ Union financial documents show that tens of thousands of dollars are allocated to student committees, yet some members believe many committees have been defunct since the pandemic.   Some students…

Photos and story by EMMA SHULAR Cluttercore, granny chic, thrifting design or grand millennium, whatever name you choose for it, maximalism interior design is growing in popularity, according to interior designers and design magazines.…

By JACOB ARON LEUNG This story was originally published on Nov. 22, 2023.  Despite upcoming provincial regulations meant to help those looking for housing, many students still must make difficult trade-offs when finding a place to…

Following concerns about private meetings with developers and unspecified bullying and harassment, Port Moody city council is looking for an ethics commissioner. The unanimous call for a commissioner was approved at council Oct. 24,…

By EDMUND HAYLEY Pottery might look like it's easy, but it's not for the faint of heart. Aspiring potters must come to grips with a slow learning curve, the physical nature of the art and the cost of equipment, material and proper studio…