Samaira Talwar

Kimpov Eap's Art of Transformation

Inside the 2026 Relay for Life

Kelowna, BC – At 2:00 PM on a Sunday, the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) campus is usually a quiet study place with darkened…

Who turned up the HEAT in the furnace?

A community finds its voice as the UBCO Heat men’s volleyball season ends — Head Coach Scott Koskie on the loss, the crowd, and what comes n…

Too Much Flesh, Not Enough Fleshiness

What is up with the Film Industry?

Shutdowns and Showdowns: When Democracies Hit The Wall

When a flawed democracy gets cornered by its own contradictions, the fallout shakes more than the halls of power – it is a seismic shock to …

You’re Probably Hug Deprived

Imagine this: you are about to go to bed, so you go about your night routine, and doomscroll to end the day off in a familiar tone. But just…

Press Start To Escape

I was playing Fortnite tonight, exhausted after a long day of work. About twenty five players were remaining in the game and I was extremely…

Digital Detoxes For Dopa-fiends

A TikTok I saw on my phone today reminded me to complete an ongoing quest in Fortnite. Something about the urgency and adrenaline of the guy…

Stuart Little (Not So Little Anymore)

Rats on crack like jazz music better. Sober rats prefer classical. But throw them in a tiny box together, and their music choice does not ma…

From Für Elise to Mind at Ease

Over the reading break, I decided to try something I’ve always wanted to do: learn how to play the piano.

Smoking Under The Placebo Gazebo

After a gruelling midterm in February, I was talking to a student in my economics class. He had pulled an all-nighter before the exam and co…

The Geniuses They Won’t Teach You About

The field of science has always been a theft of genius.

About The Fault In ‘Our Stars’

Humans are programmed in such a way that they find meaning in random situations – even when there is none.