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By Max Leckie At Metro Theatre, a few materials go a long way thanks to a set decorator who uses the left-over set pieces of past plays to create abstract paintings. Tracy-Lynn Chernaske created the Artful Theatre collection to help…

By Jacob Hoheisel Emily Carr University grad Erica Wilk is using what was once a popular household and office staple in Japan to print unique works of art. She has a Risograph printer, 1980s Japanese technology, used in the production of…

By Danauca Dory Seed libraries have taken root in UBC, growing into educational resources as seed saving becomes popular in Vancouver. UBC has one of the few seed libraries located in Vancouver, with many students, faculty and…

By Safoura Rigi-Ladiz Instructors of Langara’s new certificate program, Graphic Novel and Comix, say comics are experiencing a rebirth, and becoming increasingly popular and diverse. Jonathon Dalton, who teaches in the certificate…

Sales tax issues fermenting ahead of July 1, 2020 decision on sweetened carbonated beverages

By Anita Zhu Buying golden sparkles at a dollar store, Langara student Seraphine Louis created a unique, ephemeral figure drawing for a one-of-a-kind fine arts project. Her project for Introduction to Drawing II — which teaches…

By Lucas Jornitz Studio 58’s newest production Urinetown, The Musical tackles heavy themes with a humorous touch, using comedy to shed light on climate change, corporate greed and social uprising. Using satire, Urinetown is a…

Reported by Christopher MacMillan “Ichi! Block with the rochin,” Sensei William Chung yelled, as his students alternated thrusting forward with their short spears and their tortoise shaped shields. “Ni! Step forward and block with the…

By Ryan Ng Langara student Jian Cuizon doesn’t recommend dating apps to end loneliness because he’s tried it — and it ended up just being a temporary fix. Cuizon, a first-year criminology student, abandoned dating apps after trying…