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B.C. florists encourage consumers to buy local this Valentine’s Day
By HILARY ANGUS
Valentine’s Day is a boon for the floral industry.
According to the Retail Council of Canada, 28.5 per cent of Canadians’ Valentine’s Day spending is on cut flowers and bouquets. South of the border, the National…
Langara students and faculty polarized by reinstated instructor who supported Hamas attacks
By VOICE STAFF
On Jan. 23, Natalie Knight said at a pro-Palestine rally that she has been reinstated by Langara College. Knight had been put on leave after calling the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7 “amazing” and “brilliant.” The English…
Expanding South Vancouver tent city sparks debate
By MELBAH GRACE JACOB
The tent city near Oak Bridge and Marine in South Vancouver has become a focal point of discussion involving various stakeholders, including the City of Vancouver via BC Housing and residents like Roy Runions. In a…
Drag broadens its reach
By Thea Catipon
Vancouver’s drag scene is full of new and old artists set out to make a living with their craft. The many drag queens, kings and things led to their expansion of drag to other areas – venturing into the workplace outside…
Vancouver comedian searches for less censored style of comedy
Maria Rivendeneyra likes her brand of comedy the same way she prefer her coffee, dark and roasted. The stand up actress turned stand up comic says this style of comedy improves her mental health.
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,…
When things get intimate on stage, Studio 58 calls in intimacy coordinators
Reported By Kalvin Moses
Studio 58 at Langara College had a recent successful production called Metamorphoses, the theater piece consisted of intimate scenes. An intimacy coordinator was brought onboard to choreograph the scenes between…
Rawi Hage: a renowned writer is inspiring Langara students
Reported by Andrea Dante
Rawi Hage is an internationally recognized novelist who has written numerous bestsellers in English, although English is his third language. Since January 2023, Hage has been collaborating with Langara College to…
The birth of the Langara Black Students’ Union
Reported by Hannah Rowena Mondiwa
Black History Month is commemorated in February and the Langara College Black Student Union celebrated its launch with a kick-off event on Feb. 7, 2023. The vibrant event was attended by students and…
Young Vancouver comedians find cure at Langara stand-up comedy clinic
By Hannah Snider
It has been a tough two years for the creative world. One of the largest enterprises to take a hit was the Vancouver comedy scene. The few comedy clubs which did exist, had to close their doors temporarily, but…