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A Youtube Prankster have exposed B.C. universities lack of security at UBC and Langara campuses.
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Post-secondary institutions across Canada have issued warning around TikTok
By Mateo Muego
Many post-secondary institutions in B.C. are being cautious with TikTok after the federal and B.C. governments banned TikTok on all government-issued devices.
While dozens of U.S. colleges and universities, including…
Free speech or solicitation? Dispute over Langara instructor’s petition
By Roy Fang
Langara College instructor Bradley Hughes and student Amaranta MacAllister were asking people in the A Building foyer to sign a petition on March 6 when a security guard asked them to stop and pack up their stand.
Hughes, who…
In a social media age, South Vancouver bookstore takes old-school approach
By Milica Anic
Atsuko Yamashita, owner of Half Moon Bookstore on Main Street near Marine Drive said she hasn’t changed the way she does business since she founded the store in 1999.
“I just do the same thing that I've been doing,”…
Student nurses don’t feel safe entering workforce
By Cala Ali
Langara’s dean of nursing says the nursing program’s violence prevention course prepares students to identify potentially violent situations.
Anne Syme says the mandatory course helps prepare nurses to reduce the risk of…
Applied Research Day students get upper hand for future employment
By Mateo Muego
Research assistant Max Besarab says that the experience gained working on projects for Applied Research Day gives students an advantage in the job market.
“The students who don’t have a diploma but worked in a lab will…
Langara library exposer to be released this month
By Ty Lim
A man convicted of a series of indecent acts at Langara and the Lower Mainland is set to be released at the end of the month after serving a sentence of 30 days in jail plus time already served.
Charged early May 2022,…
If period problems keep you out of class, what is Langara’s policy?
By Joyce Liew
Langara College's current policy requires students with menstrual issues to go through accessibility services, which some students find "ridiculous." Some students and experts share their suggestions on what could be done,…
Increased patient violence leaves nursing students feeling unsafe
By Cala Ali
A Langara nursing student says nurses fear for their safety because of the high volume of patients under their care.
Jennie Takata, a third-year Langara nursing student, said the B.C. nurse-to-patient imbalance has been an…
Students part of scientific Applied Research Day put in the hours and effort
By Mateo Muego
Students involved in the annual Applied Research Day say it takes a lot of time management and commitment to conduct scientific research.
Keegan Schmit, a bioinformatics student and an applied research centre (ARC)…