Bouldering Through the Blues: My Tool Against Seasonal Depression and Anxiety
Earlier this year, I went through an experience that severely disrupted my mind-body connection. The relationship I had …
Science & Tech
UBCO Students Pioneering Space Laser Communications: Engineering Capstone Highlights
Every year, senior engineering students at UBC Okanagan have to overcome the ‘final boss’ of their degree: the fourth ye…
Imposter Syndrome and the Struggles of Women in Scientific Academia
One might argue that equality has been achieved between genders and ethnic groups in terms of representation and availab…
RESToRE: Empowering Women’s Health Through Uterine Cancer Research
Approximately 417,367 women were diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2020, making it the most common gynecological cancer i…
I Joined a Hackathon Even Though I Can’t Code
Despite being an individual who’s knee-deep in a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)-related degree where …
“Analysis Paralysis,” Food Edition: A Deep Dive Into the Anxiety of Consuming
One would think that having more options would help with the anxiety of decision-making because, ultimately, more choice…
The Gender Wage Gap: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why You Should Care
During the first few years of my journey as a feminist, I was introduced to the gender wage gap through a sensationalist…
Let’s Talk Science: An Empowering Volunteering Odyssey for University Students
With the advent of artificial intelligence, incredibly precise space telescopes, and genetic engineering, there’s no dou…
An AI 9-5: Beating Gender Bias in a Digital Landscape
Before smartphones, the closest many of us came to artificial intelligence was through movies. Growing up, I loved watch…
The Tide Is High, But We’re Holding On - A Look Into the Future of Sustainability in the Okanagan
Like many of you, I’ve often found myself feeling helpless when it comes to issues on climate change. The hope I felt as…
Hey, It’s Not Your Fault: A Treatise on Fighting Environmental Nihilism
The world is on fire and we aren’t the driver at the wheel. A precious few people around the world seem to determine the…
Yes, You Can Study Wine at UBCO.
There are probably a few reasons you ended up in Kelowna at UBC Okanagan. The nice weather, the access to the lake, the …