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First student-run production plays at Studio 58
For the first time in its history, Studio 58 didn’t bring in outside professionals to help its students create their current production.
Gum in urinals sparks anger and disgust amongst students
Student Saber Hashemi was so angry about constantly finding gum in Langara's urinals that he wrote a post about it on the Langara Textbook Buy and Sell Facebook group.
High numbers of international students, low numbers of support and staff, says expert
As Langara College proposes an increase of its international student recruitment budget, concerns surround the ability of B.C. institutions to accommodate an influx of international students.
Islamophobia erodes sense of self
The impact of Islamophobia on students’ sense of well-being can affect their ability to succeed in school, according to a Langara sociology instructor
Langara’s lack of policy surrounding sickness leaves students and staff with a tough choice
When business student Ben Newman was sick recently, he stayed home to recover and got a range of contradictory opinions from his instructors on whether or not he was too ill to be in school.
Langara unveils Indigenous name on jerseys
Langara College's Indigenous name made its launch on a national sporting platform with its debut on the team's basketball uniforms.
Lack of instructor feedback can hinder student progress, experts say
Instructor feedback on assignments, midterms and exams are crucial factors for students’ academic success in college, something not all teachers excel at, say education experts.
Doctors’ notes leave faculty at a loss
Most doctors’ notes brought in by Langara students are authentic, yet some are forged by students looking to avoid exams or handing in assignments, according to a department chair.
No Career Week help for humanities students
Co-op and Career Week helps students develop the skills to find employment after college, having a day set aside for most areas of study—noticeably absent is one for social science and humanities.
Residences at Langara would create a stronger sense of community, says student
The places most post-secondary students spend their time building relationships — the campus pub, the fitness centre, the residences — Langara doesn’t have.