More than a sitcom: The Switch promises respectful representation
At its most basic, The Switch is the story of Sü, a recently out transsexual who finds herself having to adjust to unemployment and sleeping…
December, 2013
Slamapalooza III brings poetry to the GrassRoots Cafe
Halfway through poet Jillian Christmas’s opening performance at performance, Kwantlen Creative Writing Guild’s Slam-a-palooza III poetry slam event, which took place Nov. 28, the…
Twitter reacts to the World Cup 2014 group draw
http://storify.com/sheaacassidy/reaction-to-world-cup-2014-groups
Global Mothers helps consumers “buy good”
The tragedy at Rana Plaza in April 2013 – the collapse of the Bangledeshi garment factory that killed more than 1,100 people – has…
My night as a glove
On crisp winter days, we are reminded of family, tradition, what the year ahead of us will bring and how we will successfully end…
Finding intersectionality in the queer community
Lydia Luk is finding a new way to teach inclusivity outside of the realm of queer-based centres. On Nov. 22, at the swanky Sheraton…
Bicycle abandoned in the shed? Here’s what to do (Third in a series)
It’s a common situation: You have a great bike but don’t get out on it often enough, and now it’s been sitting untouched in…
Pointing the lens at ourselves: The cultural impact of selfies
Katie Warfield, in between teaching communications and media literacy courses in Kwantlen’s Journalism program, has taken on a new project examining selfies – those…
How expensive is it to eat healthily?
Healthy foods are – on average – $1.50 a day more expensive than unhealthy foods, according to a new study by Harvard University. According…
Tabletop games are making a comeback
Families and friends used to get together, sit around a table and play games that didn’t require electricity. You could even play them by…
Chinese in Canada – A common destination for immigrants
At almost 9.6 million square kilometres, China is the fourth biggest country in the world. However, it is first when it comes to population….
Former Vancouver porn theatre gets liquor licence, city responds: in tweets
http://storify.com/cmcyee/former-vancouver-porn-theatre-gets-liquor-licence
Opinion: Paul Walker’s death reminder that celebrities are also human
Youtube video by: Breaking News Update The death of the Fast and Furious star Paul Walker, is a tragedy that almost seems unreal. After…
Q&A with a television studio set dresser
Set dresser Stephen Williams has been working in TV and movie studios for the last 13 years. He talks about the ins and outs…
Fans properly receive Little Wild’s “Victories”
It’s been a little over a year since Little Wild finished recording their first LP. Little Wild sent back substandard test pressings, sent business…