Arts & Life

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,…

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…

 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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Produced By Veronika Khvoro A “kitchen on wheels” can be a creative solution to high commercial rents, according to Lee Kellough and Devon Towler. They are starting a pizza restaurant that fits inside a shipping container placed on a…

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…

By Lucas Jornitz Springtime is usually a time when students are keen to shake off the winter blues, spend some time outside in the sunshine and get out to socialize with their friends. With COVID-19 causing shutdowns, some students say…