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Langara Library to let go of late fee fines
By LYDIA OCHIENG
Langara College library has abolished late fees on borrowed items, hoping to better incorporate the needs of students accessing the facilities.
Under the initiative, there are no late fees on overdue items from the…
Southlands Nursery stands out by ditching the mainstream
By JEAH DIÑO
Southlands Nursery in South Vancouver is not only a boutique that offers a wide selection of plants, garden needs and decors, it’s also a place where you can find beautiful and unique things. Purchased and renamed in 1991 by…
Restaurants and merchandisers hopeful after Canucks clinch playoff spot
By CHARLOTTE HUI, ARLO JUKES and ALY GLENN
For the first time in four years, the Vancouver Canucks have made it to the NHL playoffs, and businesses downtown are looking forward to the sales bump they say will result.
“We expect a big…
Students can fix their bikes as the LSU repair shop reopens
By ARLO JUKES
The Langara Students’ Union bike repair shop is open again after months of uncertainty about its status.
For the last two semesters, Langara’s bike commuters have been unable to conduct bike repairs or pump their tires…
Traditional carving methods perpetuate artistic creativity
By CHARLOTTE HUI
Although digital technology and modern power tools enhance wood carving, traditional hand tools produce the most authentic art, according to fine arts instructors and woodworkers.
Shop owner combines carpentry and art…
Coaching Methods Yield New Beginnings For Falcons
By KAREENA JASSAL
The Langara Falcons women’s basketball team is looking for a fresh start through a variety of coaching techniques and a focus on mental performance.
The Falcons women’s team lost both games during a two-game home…
Relationships Between Coaches and Players Advance Flourishing Falcons
By ALY GLENN
Three fifth-year players from the Langara Falcons men’s basketball team attribute their outstanding seasons to having deeper relationships with the coaching staff.
The Falcons recently swept a two-game homestand against…
Modern gaming brings a change in attitude with piracy and vintage
By SIDDHARTH TEOTIA
As the price of modern video games has soared in recent years, some gamers are turning to piracy to circumvent the hefty price tag and access games for free.
In the most recent cycle of new releases, video games…
Canadian youth drawn back into cannabis market after two-year fall off
By CAROLINE BASSO
A decrease in the stigma around cannabis has led to a substantial increase in its popularity amongst Canadian youth, according to a recent Health Canada report.
The Canadian Cannabis Survey from Health Canada…
Kwantlen hooks grant to study fish disease
By MELBAH GRACE JACOB
Kwantlen Polytechnic University has received a $278,000 grant to study disease-causing bacteria harmful to the B.C. salmon population.
The money comes from the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation…