An examination of how the military-industrial complex molds the ethics of our students: will they be another generation of engineers who are ‘just following orders’?
On November 6, the Students’ Union of Okanagan held its Annual General Meeting and demonstrated increasing student engagement, robust debate, and a commitment to improving the union’s governance practices.
Amid growing concerns over Artificial Intelligence replacing software developers, UBC Okanagan’s tech-based clubs empower students to thrive in the competitive tech industry.
Making friends in university is challenging, lonely, and confusing no matter what. The strongest connections, however, might very well come from places you least expect.
Voices Unleashed is a program that allows people of all types to get on stage, speak, and perform. But what is the merit in this? And should you take on the pursuit of performance?
Why are Canadians so enamoured with what happens in America? Is it because the political puppet show of our southern neighbours simply makes good entertainment, or is our fascination rooted in something deeper?
There is immense value of niche clubs on campus, particularly for students seeking to carve out their futures in specific fields.
A UBCO engineering capstone group is at the forefront of innovative healthcare, developing a wearable medical device to mitigate Parkinson’s tremors.
StratoLaser, a student capstone group, is launching an experiment to study how we can transmit data in space to satellites using optical lasers.
While human beings have always been wired for social connection, digital media has transformed how we create new spaces for friendship, intimacy, community, and conflict.
“What is a zine?” is a question I was asked for the last few weeks after talking about having to do zine projects for both my creative writing class and my cultural studies class.
Halloween may be my favourite time of year… right in the thick of fall and the perfect time for snuggling up and putting on a good halloween movie.
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When the stress of school weighs you down, literally climb your way out of it.
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For me, the particular joy of a commonplace book is the pure creative freedom. Whether it is poetry, to-do lists, sketches, or song lyrics, my commonplace book is a unique reflection of my identity and mental health in some of its rawest forms.
If you walk for ten minutes from your home, will you find all that you need within that short walk's distance? Or do you find yourself only deeper in the labyrinth, surrounded by still more soulless suburban housing?
Self-expression in art has been around for as long as art has. We have always had the desire to connect and understand the complex feelings that each of us have. In the modern age, where the self is more the focus than ever, is self-expression still the path to take?
The petition discusses various issues regarding SUO meetings, elections, investments, Smart Meals, Resource Centres, and the Graduate Student Society.
Throughout those last 75 years, an American and Canadian student movement has coalesced around support for the establishment of a Palestinian state, and UBCO has been but one of countless campuses witness to this movement.
At UBC Okanagan, dance isn’t just about movement—it’s a vibrant way to connect, express, and celebrate. From hip-hop to Bollywood, UBCO’s dance clubs invite you to step into a world where every move brings you closer to a community that moves with purpose and passion.
The ever-discussed literary canon … Should we keep it in the name of tradition or is it off with the canon!
British Columbia finds itself staring down the barrel of an election this October 19th, and it is shaping up to be a uniquely contentious one.
There has been one significant and unavoidable struggle in immersing myself in my new hobby: affordability. Fortunately, there are ways to make memories and try new activities without having to drain your bank account.
Unfortunately, the challenges of university life are inescapable, along with the fear of growing up and the persistent yearning for home that I myself still feel. There is nothing I can change about those experiences. The only thing I can change is how I choose to handle them.
The tiny, terrible doodle in your notebook may hold the key to your life, if you can embrace the silliness of such a statement.
Ever wondered what lies behind the doors of UNC132A? Discover why this space deserves your attention!
As the weather is warming up, the sports season is cooling down, and we want to recognize some of the athletes and fans who made the 2023–24 season one to remember.
I’ve made plenty of mistakes when it comes to travelling. Here's what I learned.
In search of stories similar to mine — where my love for creative writing [CRWR] as a program and discipline was established even more fully through the courses offered at UBCO — I interviewed a few of my friends who are CRWR majors.
UBC Okanagan is a constantly growing school. Sometimes, however, there are growing pains involved.
The StEARing AI photovoice project is a major step in shaping the way that we can integrate AI by truly seeing the institution's most important stakeholder perspective: the students.
This club is bringing students together through the game of kings.
The Student Representative on the Board of Governors speaks about the functioning of the board and student issues like award funding, divestment, and parking, and encourages students to vote in the upcoming elections.
After signing a professional soccer contract in Denmark, UBCO alumna, Molly Race, reflected on her time as a Heat soccer player and discussed her path to playing pro overseas.
Check out these eco-friendly tips!
Things can hold memories that the mind cannot harbour.
‘Lesbians for Livable Futures’ recount their experience with SUO as they struggle to get their club ratified.
On March 23, motionball UBC Okanagan raised $18,500 for Special Olympics Canada.
For hundreds of years, women have been harassed out of science, physically and psychologically.
Anyone with a uterus could be susceptible to the growing trend of endometrial cancer, which accounts for 90% of uterine cancers.
You don’t have to be a double major to benefit from taking courses outside your field of study.
I was under the impression that the UBCO campus didn’t have much culture. Was I right?
Being an effective communicator is no easy feat. Let’s try communicating some ways to get better at it.
This group is empowering students for an AI-integrated future.
What does it mean to be Palestinian? Who are the Palestinian people? What is their culture like?
I kept shutting the box, burying it deeper, shutting it, shutting it, running away from it for years.
UBC has announced its tuition for the upcoming school year. How much have costs increased? And what does the campus community have to say about it?
No matter their condition, everyone should have access to the cure they deserve.
For a sport like golf, the cost of a membership, equipment, and apparel create a participation barrier between many individuals and their desire to play, but there are still many ways that you can make the most out of your golfing experience without breaking the bank.
As women continue to face many inequalities in sports, it is crucial that we increase our engagement and support for them.
And my team won first place! Here’s to harnessing the power of confidence, collaboration, and authenticity to succeed in the tech sphere.
Stressed out and overwhelmed? You may need a reset.
Diving into the anonymous spaces of UBCO's unaffiliated confession pages, there is a delicate balance between community building and ethical considerations.
Everyone will experience some form of grief in their lives. How can we deal with personal and political grief as students?
Giving presentations is a crucial part of not only your university life, but your professional life too.
The irony is not lost on me that I discovered the extent to which we are surveilled online, by scrolling through TikTok.
That’s What [We] Said has a voice and a mission, and they’re not afraid to use one to pursue the other.
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Admit. Admit who? Admit that application fees are creating more barriers to education.
If each person is an entire universe of complexities, interests, and creative potential, it is a shame to think we must be contained in a single box.
The federal government has recently announced changes to its intake policy for international students. What are these changes, and how will they affect our UBCO community?
“I am perpetually starting over. Imagine the art you make at fifteen and seventy, how different it will be because of lived experience.”
A CRA spokesperson gives information about deductions and warns of scams.
The team takes home gold at the 2024 Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race competition in Newfoundland.
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For all the literature newbies or invested bookworms, this curated list of five classic reads will prove nothing less than impactful and valuable while still being palatable and entertaining.
Age-Link SUO’s mission is to connect people through generations.
The Smart Showcase event served as a testament to the dedication and passion of UBCO students in addressing issues of sustainability and mental health facing both the campus and the broader community.
The Year of the Dragon swooped in with a bang. Our campus celebrated the Lunar New Year at an event filled with performances, games and snacks coupled with an educational lens highlighting Korean and Chinese culture.
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Why do we feel this overwhelming responsibility to consciously consume if the individual choices we make are only based on the available, disappointing reality of the food industry?
Having a commonplace book is pretty much common sense.
Feeling nervous about going to office hours? Don’t worry, I got you! I thought it would be beneficial for every student to have some sort of “Office Hours 101” at their disposal, no matter if you are a first-year student or an upper-year student.
You want people to see the work you create. How do you do that, exactly?
The HaRT program at UBC Okanagan plays a crucial role in harm reduction, education, and community support that proactively addresses substance use in the Kelowna community.
UBCO is a constantly growing school. Let’s take a look at just how it’s growing.
It was a night of music, dance, and celebration.
As Black History Month comes to a close, we want students to be aware of the spaces and resources available to them beyond the month of February.
The “Let It Be a Tale” event organized by members of the UBC community and Faculty for Palestine taught me that narrative therapy is a key factor for survival when it comes to marginalized communities.
This semester might feel like a fever dream, but job postings are kicking me back into reality.
On January 26, the Heat women’s basketball team hosted the UBC Vancouver Thunderbirds for the 17th year of Shoot for the Cure and raised over $6,000.
Move UBC’s goal is to get the campus community engaged in movement, more aware of their sedentary or stationary behaviors, and find ways to include more movement in their day.
What are The Beats all about? Learn more about their Kelowna performances, the international competition they attend, and how to join in on the music and fun.
Being the “party girl” isn’t as glamorous as it may seem.
The gender wage gap remains an issue for social scientists to stress over, but what is it? Is it as simple as the “83 cents on the dollar” saying?
Advocating for your academic success is crucial. Only you know what you need. Only you can get what you want.
The act of workshopping is one of the most intimidating, terrifying, and fundamentally worthwhile things that you can do as an artist. Here are some tips and approaches to take when doing so!
This student club is doing incredible work, helping students get real-world experience while helping communities in need.
It’s important to plan for the future, but don’t neglect the present moment and how much you deserve to celebrate yourself for all your dedication and perseverance.
Read about the exciting ballet performance Turning Point, why you won’t want to miss it, and the interview we had with choreographer Robert Stephens and his piece Mustard. Find out more about the performance and special student discounts.
What happens when student-athletes lose the identity we have spent a large portion of our lives living in?
The sun sets at 4:30 p.m. This is, subjectively, ridiculous, and entirely the fault of Daylight Savings Time. I don’t like it, and here’s why I don’t think you should either.
What does it say about us — that we find so much beauty in the absurd?
As I started to get into the school year, I noticed more and more posters pop up advertising Taylor Swift-themed events. I also began to hear more conversations about her music among students on campus.
Picnic is a community-oriented space in the University Centre building. But what does that mean, exactly?
High parking prices have left some students scratching their heads. Why does it seem to cost so much to park on campus?
Accumulating things that are not strictly necessary or do not bring you happiness can be a true and complete waste of space and money.
Quelle est la perspective des francophones et quelles sont les défis de vivre en milieu minoritaire? Apprenez comment surmonter ces défis, faire partie d’un environnement et d’une communauté nourrissant la langue française et la culture francophone.
Explore the fascinating works of one creative student — Bane Janzen. Read about his published short story “What Remains of Edmond Fisk” and his nearly completed novel Valerious.
Christmas is done, but these snow-scattered movies should hold us over until the end of the semester.
75 years of brutal occupation lives deep in my soul. 75 years of brutal occupation chips away at my bones. 75 years of brutal occupation finds a home in my words as they gush out of me.
While some students feel paralyzed by climate anxiety, others have decided to turn their anxiety into direct action. “We support Indigenous sovereignty, climate action, and student wellbeing, and because of that, we are speaking out against our Student Union’s partnership with RBC.”
The student participation at this year’s Annual General Meeting was one of, if not the, highest ever. It is amazing to see students involved, informed, and passionate about student governance.
Mathew Wanbon is a storyteller, photographer, and action sports enthusiast — and his freelance work allows him to participate in all of these interests at the same time.
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