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Students are choosing being single over relationships
Having an intimate relationship helps to reduce stress and to increase happiness, but some full-time students at Langara College prefer to stay sing
In-person romance harder than it seems in an online world
With so many apps and websites to simplify the dating process, offline interactions can still begin a relationship but it’s becoming more difficult for the general population.
New VPD database helps online daters stay safe
With online dating becoming more common, the Vancouver Police Department has released a database to help users establish safer dating practices.
Yoga classes trade classic breathing for singing
Reported by Rebecca Clarkson
Singers and yogis harmonize in a new program led by Sandi Melody of Harmony House Music School where body awareness and performance are combined.
Melody has been a voice, piano and performance specialist…
Former Langara student criticizes college’s holistic health courses
Reported by Danica Walker
A former Langara College student is taking a moral stand against the school for its “magic” therapy courses offered by the Continuing Studies department.
Brian Lynchehaun noticed holistic health classes being…
Reiki is being practiced on pets, not just humans
Reported by Nick Valka
A healing technique based on the transfer of energy called Reiki has been gaining popularity all over Vancouver, but why should it stop with humans?
Reiki is being practiced on pets the same way it is practiced on…
Langara’s psychology department starts to study test anxiety
With final projects piling up and exam season quickly approaching, Langara College’s psychology department is spearheading a study focused on test anxiety.
Online video counselling: a solution with limitations
While students at Langara may have to wait weeks for an on-campus counselling appointment, the Langara Students’ Union’s health plan includes online counselling services which could offer a more immediate solution.
LSU collective agreement lacks clarity in management
Reported by Alyse Kotyk
In 2012, the Langara Students’ Union signed a new collective agreement — a legal contract establishing working conditions — for its staff members. After LSU general manager, Desmond Rodenbour was fired, The Voice…
B.C. Societies Act recently amended to improve student unions transparency
Reported by Sean Hitrec
The B.C. Societies Act that governs all of the provinces’ students unions was recently amended in order to improve transparency, said NDP MLA David Eby.
Eby, the Advanced Education critic, said a presentation was…