Capilano Courier | Vol 55, Issue 2

CAPILANO COURIER

VOLUME 55 |

MATT SHIPLEY

(HE/HIM)

Senior Editor

matt@capilanocourier.com

What do you get when you mix words, bikes, music and an insatiable desire to carve a sleep schedule out to make space for more work? Come to the Courier office and find out…

Q: Describe your role in the Courier in 3 words or less.

A: Write, edit, scream

Q: Favourite halloween costume you’ve worn?

A: Duct Tape Darth Vader

Q: Favourite fall food?

A: Anything so long as it’s not turkey leftovers

Q: What song would you add to the staff playlist?

A: 715 - CREEKS - Nor’Easters

Q: If you were an animal, what would you be?

A: An albatross. Forever chasing summer

Q: Favourite spooky activity?

A: Going trick-or-treating and relishing every house’s horrified reaction

Humanity, And The Trials We Face

Sometimes, I forget how lucky we are to live here. Not only do we dwell in the shadows of the coastal mountains and on the banks of the picturesque Straight of Georgia, both of which are often drenched in fiery red light by gorgeous sunsets — we live somewhere that accepts our individuality and our humanity.

It makes it all too easy to forget that that’s not true everywhere.

I tend to ponder the question of humanity more than I’d ever like to admit. I never find an answer — I don’t think anyone knows what really makes us human — but I know we’re not here to fall into orderly lines beneath the bloodstained heels of tyrants. We’re not here to suppress or to be suppressed, to hate or to be hated, to kill or to be killed. We are here to express ourselves, to be unique and powerful and brave, and when that beauty is taken from our fellow humans, it hurts.

As the women in Iran are still being forcefully deprived of their humanity, is it not our duty as fellow humans to fight for their liberation? Is it not our most basic human instinct to speak, and share, and donate, and care about them as their government imposes death penalties for acts so heinous as wearing a hijab wrong?

Just because they’re on the other side of the world doesn’t mean their lives are any smaller than ours. Just because our humanity is safe doesn’t mean that theirs isn’t under attack.

Every life is precious. Fight for it.

- Matt Shipley

STAFF

ALISHA

SAMNANI (SHE/HER)

Editor in Chief

editor@capilanocourier.com

When I’m not running back and forth between classes, editing articles or stuck on transit, I’m writing frantically in my bullet journal, petting all the animals I can find, or hiding with my nose buried in a book. Befittingly, my most recent read is titled Overwhelmed.

Q: Describe your role in the Courier in 3 words or less.

A: Slasher of Stories

Q: Favourite halloween costume you’ve worn?

A: Lion cub

Q: Favourite fall food?

A: Pumpkin pie

Q: What song would you add to the staff playlist?

A: Like A Movie by Labrinth

Q: If you were an animal, what would you be?

A: Koala (sweet and sleepy but don’t push your luck!)

Q: Favourite spooky activity?

A: Curling up with a scary book or two

JAYDE ATCHISON

(SHE/HER)

Senior Editor

jayde@capilanocourier.com

I love all things Stephen King, thrillers and old school slashers. Halloween is without a doubt my favourite holiday – I love the fall colours, pumpkin patches, halloween themed bars, and any reason to wear a fun costume and dark nail polish. I can be found reading scary books all year round because Halloween is a state of mind – not just a day.

Q: Describe your role in the Courier in 3 words or less.

A: Full of surprises

Q: Favourite halloween costume you’ve worn?

A: Leela from Futurama

Q: Favourite fall food?

A: Yams with cranberries and marshmallows

Q: What song would you add to the staff playlist?

A: Vigilante Shit by Taylor Swift

Q: If you were an animal, what would you be?

A: Giraffe

Q: Favourite spooky activity?

A: Watching a scary movie in a bubble bath

Production Manager/Art Director

production@capilanocourier.com

I’m an artistic individual who finds inspiration through nature and hiking. You can find me out taking photos in the forest or at home binging the twilight series for the 100th time.

Q: Describe your role in the Courier in 3 words or less.

A: Master of Creatives

Q: Favourite halloween costume you’ve worn?

A: Baby Cow

Q: Favourite fall food?

A: Mashed potatoes and gravy!

Q: What song would you add to the staff playlist?

A: Elastic by Joey Purp

Q: If you were an animal, what would you be?

A: A squirrel (I’m a homebody but chaotic)

Q: Favourite spooky activity?

A: Ouija boarding with friends

Slowly losing my mind through the stress of deadlines but trying to get out more though to live a little outside of a school setting.

Q: Describe your role in the Courier in 3 words or less.

A: Post! Promote! Post!

Q: Favourite halloween costume you’ve worn?

A: Grace from Peaky Blinders

Q: Favourite fall food?

A: Roast beef with yorkshire puddings

Q: What song would you add to the staff playlist?

A: N/A

Q: If you were an animal, what would you be?

A: I’ve been told I would be a Golden Retriever… Personally I feel more like an Elephant

Q: Favourite spooky activity?

Communications Manager

communications@capilanocourier.com

A: Putting on scary makeup and then (casually) freaking people out.

CONTRIBUTORS

Contributing Writers

Gabi Rossignol, Carmel Dear, Ren Zhang, Yasmine Elsayed, Avery Nowicki, Mayumi Izumi, Emma Mendez.

Contributing Illustrators

Chelle Lussi, Talia Rouck, Anais Bayle, Andy Poystila, Siobhan Barry, Tara Asadi, Eva Staub, Yasmine Elsayed, Tiffany Zhong, Kelsea Vance.

Business Manager

Gaby Salas (She/Her) business@capilanocourier.com

Featured Artists

Lucy Benson, Chelle Lussi, Valentina Kruglikovskaya, Tiffany Zhong

Cover Art

Staff Portraits

Anais Bayle

SPOOKY THINGS TO DO IN THE LOWER MAINLAND

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween in the Vancouver-area, if you know where to look

Gabi Rossignol (she/her) - Writter Chelle Lussi - Illustrator

Halloween is rapidly approaching, and if you’re anything like me, it’s almost impossible to get in the spirit until the cold weather arrives, and the red and orange hues of autumn make an appearance. This October is a little bit different, as I’m sure we’ve all noticed. But don’t let the warmer weather curb your excitement for the spooky season. Whether you enjoy a good scare, or prefer to keep it cozy, here are some local activities that will get you hyped for Halloween!

Fright Nights at the PNE

Fright Nights at the PNE is back for the first time after the pandemic began in 2020! Offering seven haunted houses, more than 15 rides, a new selection of deliciously terrifying food, and live performances, Fright Nights is the place to get scared this Halloween. It’s on the pricier end, but if you’re an adrenaline junkie, or simply someone who loves everything terrifying about Halloween, you won’t want to miss out.

Location: Playland at the PNE Vancouver

Dates: Select days until Oct. 31, 2022

Cost: Tickets are $54 (advance online booking), or $56 (day-of/in-person)

Website: https://frightnights.ca/

Southlands Heritage Farm Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkins are the symbol of Halloween, and to find the perfect one, head over to Southlands Heritage Farm in the heart of Vancouver. This urban farm provides all of the festive vibes of a traditional pumpkin patch, while also offering Vancouverites a glimpse into their local ecosystems and biodiversity. The pumpkin patch is operational until the end of October, but if you can’t make it this month, don’t worry. Starting November first, you can book a time to visit the farm animals on the property free of charge.

Location: 6767 Balaclava Street, Vancouver, BC

Dates: Runs until Oct. 31, 2022

Cost: $15 pumpkin patch admission (includes one pumpkin)

Website:https://southlandsfarm.pike13.com/pages/home

Canyon Frights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Celebrate the autumn season in a less-intense manner by visiting Capilano Suspension Bridge Park for Canyon Frights. Bring your friends for a Halloween extravaganza full of festive light displays and decorated pumpkins –from a vantage point that will take your breath away. You’re encouraged to dress up in costume, as long as you keep it PG (there will be kids around). And don’t forget to bring your student ID to receive a discount if you’re 18 years and older.

Location: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Dates: Runs until Oct. 31, 2022

Cost: $49.95/per ticket (student rate)

Website:https://www.capbridge.com/events/canyon-frights/

Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival 2022

Even after Halloween is over, the spooky season continues with The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival. The festival runs a horror-themed series over three days and will include three feature films and 36 short films in three locations across Vancouver. Attending the screenings means that you’ll, not only, be carrying on the Halloween celebrations, but you’ll be supporting Canadian films and filmmakers, as well as some unique international projects. If you’re not quite ready to visit a theatre, the festival is also offered virtually on-demand, from Nov. 8-18.

Location: Fifth Avenue Cinemas, Cineplex Cinemas

Marine Gateway and VIP, and The Cinematheque

Dates: Nov. 5, 6, 8, 2022

Cost: Tickets from $24.89

Website: https://www.vancouverhorrorshow.com/

Or, if you’re a halloween enthusiast who scares easily — like me — you could take it easy this Halloween. Don’t be afraid to stay in, cozy up with your favourite spooky snacks, throw on your comfiest autumn sweater, and watch some of the true “classic” films of the season: The Corpse Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and Coraline are notable suggestions. Whether you go solo or enjoy it with your friends, there’s no shame in opting for a less-haunting celebration.

HOLIDAYS NOT ON ICE

Carmel Dear (she/her) - Writer

Talia Rouck - Illustrator

Sometimes, it seems that the holidays are equated to drinking a ton of alcohol. This makes it seem impossible for sober people to have fun. When everyone else seems to be having the time of their lives, someone who avoids drinking for health or personal reasons can feel like they’re missing out.

But guess what? There are so many exciting things to do that aren’t related to consuming alcohol, ranging from free to… not so free, but I’m sure that there will be something for you! With a few amazing dry activities, you won’t need booze to have a good time.

1. Take a dance class: Last year, I went to a beginner dance class with a friend over the holidays just for kicks. People were there just to dance, hang out, listen to some retro music, and have a great time. Check out Royal City Swing (www.royalcityswing.com) for $10 drop-in swing dancing on Monday nights.

2. Skating and hot chocolate: For those of you who are new to the North Shore, I’m thrilled to tell you that the awkward water park area in the Shipyards will be transformed into an ice rink in early December. Located near the Quay and on the same property as CapU’s Lonsdale Campus, the outdoor Shipyards Skate Plaza has a beautiful view of the downtown Vancouver skyline. Skate rentals and free helmets to borrow are available on-site, and skating is free if you have your own equipment. When you’re done on the ice rink, stop by Welcome Parlour for the best hot chocolate in the city and take a stroll down the pier!

3. Throw a party with lots of activities and food. Try hosting an ugly Christmas sweater fashion show contest, silly party games, a white elephant gift exchange, or a cozy winter campfire.

4. Bring back Christmas carolling! If you and your friends love to belt out hits in the car, why not put your talent to good use and learn some festive tunes? Print out the music, learn it together, and go carolling!

5. Hike to Norvan Falls: In the winter? Absolutely. Norvan Falls in Lynn Valley is a year-round hike that can be done even when there’s a light dusting of snow. (Because snowfall depends on the year in Vancouver, please don’t attempt this hike in deep snow.) Get some exercise and fresh air, and appreciate the natural beauty of North Van! Make sure that you are adequately prepared with hiking buddies, warm layers, suitable footwear, and proper equipment according to North Shore Search and Rescue. (If you aren’t comfortable with hiking, there are

plenty of beautiful, short neighbourhood paths in North Van to walk on in the snow where you can still get that Narnia vibe.)

6. Stanley Park Bright Nights: A Vancouver classic! Enjoy walking through the colourful, festive environment, hop on a Christmas train, explore the maze of food trucks, and get a churro.

7. Learn a new recipe: Whether you’ve never made toast or you’re basically Gordon Ramsay, try your hand at some holiday baking. Need inspiration? What about peppermint macarons, cherry almond shortbread, homemade (non-alcoholic) apple cider or egg nog, or a chocolate cheesecake?

8. Decorate! Go all out and transform your home into a winter wonderland. Check out some YouTube videos or Pinterest boards and figure out how to DIY it.

9. Get cozy with a classic: Escape the outdoor chill and cuddle up with a book, a hot cup of tea or cocoa, and your favourite fuzzy blanket. Bonus points if you’re reading A Christmas Carol!

10. Try live theatre and music: While it can get pricey, going to a live show is always an unforgettable memory and worth the splurge– especially if you’re not spending money on alcohol this year. This winter, the Arts Club will be performing the Sound of Music, which is always a wholesome classic. Or check out one of the many performances of The Nutcracker. But if drama isn’t your thing, visit the Orpheum for one of the VSO’s many holiday performances.

And remember, if you’re struggling with an addiction, don’t be afraid to reach out to counselling@capilanou.ca. Find someone who can help you and point you to the resources you need.

AUTUMN AESTHETICS

A guide to the most divisive season of them all

Matt Shipley (he/him) - Contributor

Anais Bayle - Illustrator

Whether you hate it for the rain or love it for the colours, autumn hits us every year — nearly. This anomalous October saw the temperature drop by a full twenty degrees within two days, plunging our unprepared souls into the gloominess of what was more pre-winter than autumn. Nevertheless, the leaves are still dropping, the canopies above us are still flaring into gorgeous explosions of colour, and Halloween is (boo!) still on its way. No matter how you deal with this year’s unique pre-winter dinginess, you’ll find a fitting aesthetic within these words.

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Autumn is, famously, an adventurer’s least favourite season. Summer is biking season; winter is ski season; spring brings temperatures warm enough in which to ride, yet there is still enough snow to ski; and autumn is cold and snow-free, meaning we can do neither. You’ll find a typical ski bum inside right about now, watching endless ski films in their basement in an A-for-effort attempt to get stoked for the winter as rain pummels the dirt outside their window.

Books: relaxing reads to delete a few hours before the snow starts to fly.

A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, by Laura Taylor

Namey: The quickest of these reads, this book follows a Cuban girl as her summer is blown to smithereens by an impromptu trip to cold, rainy Wales. As her life there unfolds, however, she realizes she might not despise it after all — and someone there might make it very difficult to go back home…

The Lucky List, by Rachael Lippincott: A social pariah and her childhood best friend set off on a race to complete a series of challenges inspired by a similar quest completed by her now-dead mother. Don’t miss this wonderful, character-driven read!

Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything, by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland: A Latina girl in boldly racist South Arizona discovers clues that lead to her mother, who disappeared without a trace years prior. The more she uncovers, the more there is to find, and it’s only a matter of time before she finds her way to forces she doesn’t understand.

Playlist: for all those who use autumn as an opportunity to relax before winter sets in.

Mac Ayres - Calvin’s Joint

Jack Johnson - Banana Pancakes

Novo Amor - State Lines

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley - Autumn Leaves

The Rose - She’s In The Rain

Movies & shows: when she doesn’t want to watch Drop In 3… again.

Age of Adaline (2015): This one is a guaranteed hit - especially if you’re exhausted. A rare romance movie that is anything but tacky and overdramatic.

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984): What more could I say about Studio Ghibli that hasn’t already been said? It’s cozy, it’s beautifully written, and the visuals are stunning. Nobody short of the firmest anime-hater will turn away from this one.

Weathering With You (2020): A bustling city deep in a twomonth-long rainstorm discovers a girl who can bring back the sunshine. What could go wrong (and why can’t we have one in Vancouver?)

The Freak Show

We can’t talk about autumn without referring to Hallowe’en. It’s spooky season and costume party season — culminating in the epitome of revelry on the night of nights: October thirty-first. Whether you’re throwing a party, queuing up a horror-movie marathon or building a chilling ambience to creep your housemates out at night (don’t tell them I said that,) you’re in the right place.

Books: because the book is always better.

It, by Stephen King: Out of a total twenty-seven people, I spoke to three who knew that the namesake film was based on a book. Stephen King is one of, if not the most prolific horror writers of our time, and this massive tome is well worth the hours of reading.

Not Good For Maidens, by Tori Bovalino: Come down, come down to the Scarborough Fair! This witchy British-folklore reimagining follows a girl and her family as a hidden goblin market tears them apart in chaotic revelry. Don’t be fooled by the plump fruits and the promises of pleasure beyond your wildest dreams. The market is death itself.

The Loneliest Girl In The Universe, by Lauren James: This read lulls you like nothing else. The first half seems innocent, setting the reader up for a happy storybook ending — until it doesn’t. In the middle of outer space, with nobody but two captains, a bitter story of betrayal and exploitation explodes as powerfully as the stars around them.

City and Colour

Even the staunchest critics of autumn have to admit that there’s nothing quite like a city on fire. When every deciduous tree in sight flares into every imaginable sunset hue, when the streets fill with leaves and pumpkins and tacky décor, when the soft scents of cinnamon and nutmeg permeate the downtown air — that’s what we live for.

Books: the up-all-night reads.

Forging Silver Into Stars, by Brigid Kemmerer: A tale from three different points of view is always difficult to pull off, but Kemmerer does it in style. With everything from castles, courts, royal competitions to forbidden LGBTQ romance, this book has it all.

The Girl Who Fell Beneath The Sea, by Axie Oh: Set in an East Asian fantasy world, a girl sacrifices herself to a malevolent god in order to save her brother, only to find that the god himself is nothing as he seems. The lush, lyrical writing is the cherry on top of the dense world’s already stunning tone.

Tess of the Road, by Rachel Hartman: Bonus, not that you would need one to enjoy this book: the author is a Vancouverite! Blending one of the most well-thought-out worlds of the modern fantasy era with a totally new approach to the quickly-saturating fantasy lexicon, this book was one of my favorite reads of the past few years. (The sequel is also in print, and though I never say this, it’s worth buying both!)

Playlist: unsettling, terrifying or danceable — it’s all here.

UNDREAM - Freak

Bobby Krlic - Chorus of Sirens

Falling in Reverse - I’m Not A Vampire (Revamped)

Timmy Trumpet, Carnage - Freaks

Benjamin Wallfisch - Paper Boat

Movies & shows: don’t stay up too late — you’ll want to be asleep when they come…

Midsommar (2019): This is one of the most effective horror films of all time. It doesn’t throw overdramatized screams and excessive gore at you, instead building a crawling sense of uneasiness within you that remains until long after the end credits.

Get Out (2017): Another more cerebral pick. Subtle brainwashing, domineering and slave-complex notes round this out as an essential watch.

Black Mirror (2011-): What lies beyond the furthest reaches of our technological knowledge? Horrible things are bound to happen when humans begin to mess with forces they don’t understand.

Playlist: nothing says Vancouver café better than pumpkin spice and indie pop.

Avant Gardener by Courtney Barnett

AnDroGay by Boyish

Cotton Candy by spill tab

Pretend by Juliana Madrid

she’s all i wanna be by Tate McRae

Movies & shows: we’ve had enough of romance. It’s time to lose ourselves in another world.

Arcane (2021): The new school of adult animation approaches. This modern dystopia set in an alternate world has been universally lauded as one of animation’s new classics.

Green Snake (2021): This modern interpretation of a Chinese folklore tale presents some of the most well-choreographed action scenes in the history of 3D animation. The prequel (White Snake) is significantly harder to find, but it’s also worth a watch.

Shadow and Bone (2021): Read the books first! This gripping fantasy show blends the old guard of Welsh and Old English fantasy with a modern, more culturally diverse perspective.

FROM RESIDENCE

Ren Zhang (they/them) - Writer

Andy Poystila - Illustrator

The premise of potential threat is usually enough to scare us: the feeling that someone is waiting behind the shut closet doors, the strange sounds that only come out in the night, the tingling weight of watchful eyes. Turn up that horror further as we place young budding students in questionable to appalling conditions–scenarios that become the terrible norm. These are stories of current and past students who have put down their address as 2420 Dollarton Highway, AKA Capilano University’s student housing.

What is known as residence or “res” hasn’t had a lovely past. The current narrative is that the buildings used to be a sort of boarding school for English language learners, and were bought by the University after the school closed. You might notice the “Innovation Campus” sign below the CapU logo–letters crooked and of different sizes because of them being stolen–which is a remnant of its former purpose.

One of the benefits from being in residence is that, at the end of a long school day, students can come home to a hot meal. A set rotation for each day and week makes its rounds, including the infamous “Wings Night” which is traditionally avoided like the plague. Reviews mention “cardboard” and “skin and bone” as keywords. If you’re a vegetarian, there are cauliflower wings, which One previous resident, Nathan Lintott, ordered the meat dish of the evening—salmon—and he received what “tasted like pork and applesauce.” The fresh food options are grim at best, with individual apples and oranges dressed up in saran wrap suits for who knows how long. Some people bought them anyway, to “stave off scurvy.” The salads in the fridge have given people food poisoning more than once. “It feels like summer camp,” student Dae wrote. Fun in theory, but everyone who has attended summer camp knows no one is there for the facilities and food.

If you need to use the restroom after your meal, beware, as the communal washrooms might be physically incapable of smelling neutral. Half of the toilets will be clogged, and if you find one that’s not, the door might not even lock.

It isn’t unusual for students to go to the shower room or bathroom and find one of the doors completely off its stall. The depressing trickle of subpar water pressure can be coupled with the moans of people having sex in the next shower stall, which are barely even big enough for one person. All anyone’s focused on is getting out of there as fast as possible because, in addition to the gasps and blaring music, who knows what the plentiful black mold does to one’s physiology. Yet another text will be sent to a floor group chat about not leaving copious amounts of hair on the floors and walls, which is already well on its way to mutating into a sentient being.

Let’s not forget the general shenanigans of post-secondary students, ranging from chugging blended pizza pops and instant coffee to, in Emma Blu’s experience, vomit that doesn’t get cleaned up for five days despite complaints. It was “up the walls, splattered across the carpet, and led into the shower room.” Blood and pee on the bathroom floors, condoms in washers, and because the flooring is carpet, its mystery stains have inspired plenty of late night residence lore discussions.

Those hoping to get extra sleep or study time for midterms have to keep security’s number on speed dial; the walls are thin and there’s the sounds of people blasting music, having sex, arguing, and running with as much force as possible down the halls.

Raucous partiers aren’t the only roomies in house. Silverfish, spiders, mice, and a family of fat raccoons are a regular feature at residence functions and will keep you company while you burn the midnight oil. Those looking for a relaxing smoke after dinner can find shiny dollars for eyes staring at them.

Credit must be given to the students and staff who live/ work in this haunted house all year. But hey, at least we can bond in the individual lockable stall with three urinals!

THE PROBLEM WITH TENURE

How the administration fails to protect its students

Yasmine Elsayed (she/her) - Writer

Siobhan Barry - Illustrator

Capilano University outlined its views on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in a policy that was published in 2018. This proposes the question, does that document hold up against faculty members? More on that later.

Due to many student complaints, it shows that the policy is not enacted properly. Because the university is not taking action, certain professors were “allowed” to make explicit comments that left students uncomfortable and for some, severely traumatized. Even if a student decides to report a professor, it has been proven by several students that the university either responds with extreme vagueness or simply does not provide any sort of resolution to the problem. This also begs the question; how can we fix this? There isn’t much the students can do, unfortunately. So much of the responsibility falls on the students to keep their professors in check and because of their schoolwork, no one has the availability and the mental capacity to constantly do that. What we can do, as students, is we can urge the university to be stricter or more accurately start putting the policy into action since it is four years long overdue. According to the policy, the next revision should be in 2023. Maybe then, they will go through the numerous complaints and finally take action.

Now that we know that the EDI policy is lacking, simultaneously, professors are tenured. This does not help. According to George Justice in an article for The Conversation, tenure is a desirable achievement that practically protects professors from being fired unless there is an extreme reason provided. He elaborated by saying, “A key idea is to allow faculty to speak freely – whether on campus or in public – without fear of reprisal.” And, since there is no reprisal, knowing that tenure exists, professors however controversial they get along with the disappointing EDI policy, the professors are free to roam.

In order to better understand the extremity of this situation, I reached out to a student to tell me about their experience. This student chose to stay anonymous, which in this case, is both unfortunate and a reality.

I have written the interview below,

Q.) Why are you choosing to remain anonymous?

A.) to prevent any further bullying from professors. They are already doing that constantly via emails. For the sake of my mentality and peace of mind, I choose peace.

Q.) Do you think that your professors make inappropriate comments in the classroom? For example, discriminatory comments or anything like that?

A.) Yep. For example, one professor doesn’t give us any trigger-warnings regarding r*pe scenes, racist scenes or aggressive scenes. But only gives us warnings about fart and poop jokes. He uses outdated transgender terms. There were multiple jokes about Chinese people and Jewish people. It’s appalling.

Q.) Have you tried reporting any of your professors?

A.) Yes! All of them! I reported them all for pressuring me and bullying me through emails; it gave me a lot of anxiety.. I have a letter which allows me to attend class online occasionally with no reason to provide a doctor’s note. I reported them for bullying me, for casual racism, and sometimes I would call them out in class. One of the professors is so casually racist that a white person would just never notice it — to the point where they would agree with him. Sometimes, students jump in on it too because they think it’s okay, since the professors do it all the time.

Q.) when you reported the professor, did the university do anything about it?

A.) They met with other students from our department twice, and they were like, “yes, this is not right, we’re going to sit down with you to talk further about it with the Student Conduct present in the meeting.” But the administration said that they can’t “control” what the professors do and they emphasized that it was wrong but they “couldn’t do anything about it.” They’re the administration — how? Access informed us that what we’re going through is illegal. They said that every single thing that the professors are doing is actually illegal. She said, “this is sueable.” We tried to talk with our department but the dean shut us down. And the Student Conduct didn’t do anything, not even support us. The dean is quite passive aggressive. It’s disgusting, just leave us alone. If you’re not going to do your job then leave. The dean actually protects old white men, tenured profs. He brings in people through connections,through nepotism. Legit, one of our professors (he knows who is) has a diploma and he plagiarized someone else’s work. I called him out in class, [and] he was flabbergasted. This department is a whole ass joke.

Q.) If you could say one thing to CapU, what would you say?

A.) Get your shit together. Get better professors. It’s not my fault that I’m paying so much in tuition fees and you can’t even afford to get one freaking decent professor.

Q.) Did you know that CapU has an EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Policy that is supposed to protect the students?

A.) No, wtf

Q.) How do you feel now that you know?

A.) effed up, what? They were supposed to tell us! Read them to me like you’re about to read me my Miranda rights. Seriously, why would they withhold such critical information?

Q.) Now that you know this, are you going to do something?

A.) Probably not. They’re really not letting you do anything, and even if you try to do something to stand up for the rest of the students, they’re still going to bully you until you give up. So, that’s what I did., I tried everything I could. I even confided in some of my professors, and they still didn’t listen.

“To conclude, the student that I spoke to was very hesitant to do this interview. They sat with me for a while trying to edit the interview down so they could be as anonymous as possible. This goes to show that if they are that scared, there is something fundamentally wrong with how the university operates. The students are afraid of their professors. The student expresses that this is actually sad that they have to hide. They are afraid of punishment.”

PRIDE & PREJUDICE

An inside look into CapU’s ongoing EDI struggle

Matt Shipley (he/him) - Culture & Communities Editor

Tara Asadi - Illustrator

Ever since March 23rd, 2022, CapU has been conducting an EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) audit encompassing issues such as institutionalized racism, sexism and LGBTQ+-phobia. Every few months, a mass email has been sent to students and staff confirming that the audit is still ongoing and that the Scarborough Charter is still being considered, but detailed information regarding the audit comes rarely.

The audit is being conducted by Veza Global, a third-party company that conducts various EDI initiatives all over the world, promising to “build team resilience, improve employee retention, foster innovation, and drive profitability.” Interestingly, this seems much more like a system to evaluate administrative and faculty diversity, rather than one that is built to improve the campus experiences of LGBTQ+ students, and this information is confirmed in the mass emails sent to students. Included in the audit’s scope are:

- An assessment of CapU’s employee life cycle, including hiring practices, policies, procedures, and other administration-focused measurements;

- Demographic written assessments, sent to students and faculty in an attempt to gain points of view from all university groups;

- A total of thirty focus groups where students and faculty can drop in online or in person and offer their input;

- A final report, slated for Spring 2023, will be drafted using data collected in 2022 with a focus on improving University EDI practices, hiring methods and employee retention.

There is a conundrum that all universities face in some way or another: one where they have to make themselves look good and market themselves effectively to remain competitive in the university market. Sometimes, the effects of that goal materialize in a performative way — one where the University paints crosswalks, puts up stickers and pushes safe-space messaging while the root cause of students’ woes — LGBTQ+-phobia — festers on within the student body and even on faculty. It’s not to say that queering spaces and other small acts do nothing — but a statement of welcoming is hollow if students and members of faculty do not echo it.

So, what does this all mean? After multiple emails, a queer-crosswalk-unveiling ceremony and countless words about improving student lives and creating a more welcoming environment for all within the University’s walls, many among students and staff are still wary of any EDI messaging from CapU. At the Progress Pride Crosswalk unveiling, Elder Sempulyan, CapU’s Indigenous liaison, spoke carefully about the University’s possible motives behind the crosswalk. “Their actions will determine whether or not they are performing,” they said. Louise Allison, another speaker at the event, spoke gushingly about the importance of queering spaces (e.g. posting Pride-themed stickers or decorations in a room,) but did not respond to a request for comment on whether or not a place of learning and growth such as CapU should be held to a higher standard.

This ongoing audit, while certainly not the be-allend-all solution to everything, has a chance of making a real difference on faculty. In spring 2023, Veza Global will release a summary of the audit along with a list of recommended actions for the University to conduct to improve its EDI dealings in faculty and administration. If professor education and a more student-first approach to EDI practices make the list, it stands to hope that the University may yet follow through on their promise to make CapU a more inclusive space for everyone.

Valentina Kruglikovskaya @ valkreative

“ALPHA MALE” BEHIND THE MANOSPHERE

How to handle the influx of Insecure young men heavily influenced by

Andrew Tate

Avery Nowicki (They/She) - Writer Eva Staub - Illustrator

Andrew Tate’s influence on young men is undeniable. For any man with predisposed issues surrounding masculinity, and the many young boys growing up in a world that fosters those problems, he works as the perfect anti-role model. Most commonly his content has reached young boys and men through social media platforms like Instagram reels, Tiktok, and Youtube. However, it is vital to mention that Andrew Tate was not nearly the first of his kind on platforms like Instagram, nor the driving force for the resurgence of the “Alpha male” ideology. Tate is simply the newest figurehead of a movement that’s resurrection has been boiling in the underbelly of male culture for years since the rise of modern feminism and “wokeness”.

So what exactly makes young men targets to the toxic, insensitive, and at-times abuse encouraging viewpoints of this infamous content creator? The answer is simple: he prays on everything that terrifies them and leads them to believe these fears are inevitable if they do not follow his toxic ideologies surrounding love. Andrew Tate’s brand works so seamlessly because it targets the most common and deep-rooted insecurities of these men, his words effectively anatomizing their psyches and tearing out their morality towards the opposite gender. Tate’s message specializes in tugging at fear of abandonment, fear of weakness, and fear of vulnerabilitythree things that work as toxic masculinities rapidly beating heart. So what can we, as outsiders on this issue, do to help victims of the Manosphere*?

One may suggest an attempt at open and honest conversation by providing a non-male point of view, however, that may be more difficult than it sounds. While it is of course, possible to argue openly against Andrew Tate’s many horrifically sexist viewpoints and the many half-digested beliefs formed by these men from an influx of Alpha male Instagram reels, many feminists feel simply too-small to scream at the problem, struggling to make sound in a sea of alpha males.

Modern day feminism has recieved a terrible reputation within this vast online community, creating such an odd dilemma between young, straight men. These men are attracted to women, at least in the physical sense, yet treat non-male core human rights as something to be insulted and degraded, and yet somehow wonder how the modern incel (involuntary celibate) population is radiply growing.

Where I believe Andrew Tate has failed, is in his misunderstanding of his power. Tate is a product of the Alpha male pipeline just as much as the many young boys he has influenced. We can see in countless current interviews, the way he is actively defending himself. You can see the fear in his eyes when he speaks. Andrew Tate did not understand the power of his words when he began degrading women/non-men as harshly and persistently as he did, an act only committed in an attempt to eradicate his deep personal insecurities and feel “man enough”.

I believe there is a part of him that has seen the terrible effect he has had on millions of men, you can feel his guilt in his words, and yet he will never stop defending himself, never showing enough vulnerability to be honest about what he has done, but who can blame him when vulnerability is the driving force of his many insecurities. So what do we do about this problem he has rebirthed?

My suggestion is to do what you can to show those in your life the weakness Andrew Tate holds in his scared little hands, and teach them that manliness is a facade built on a thick concrete foundation of insecurity and loss of control. Teach them that there is so much more to life than fear of abandonment. Instead, encourage thought of what could change within their gender representation, sexuality, and sexual well-being if they allowed themsleves to let go of insecurities built by toxic masculinity.

*The “Manosphere” refers to a collection of online media promoting toxic masculinity, misogyny, and harsh opposition to modern-day feminism…or any feminism for that matter.

WHEN IT RAINS, I POUR A GLASS AND WATCH AN EPISODE

Too many shows are released while we should be sitting on the beach

Jayde Atchison (she/her) - Opinions Editor

Yasmine Elsayed - Illustrator

When the latest season of Stranger Things came out, I was filled with an equal amount of dread and excitement. Excitement because I love all things spooky, and dread because Vancouver was finally starting to see the 17 days of sunshine we are allotted per year. I have this unbearable guilt that sits in my gut when I spend a nice day in Vancouver sitting inside all day. The same feeling I get when I let the pile of clothes on my floor get out of control.

Could I have waited until the fall leaves changed colours to binge the latest adventures of Eleven and her pals? Sure, but then I would have risked the chance of being bombarded with spoilers. I would have had to shy away from neighbours eager to discuss the Master of Puppets scene, logout of all the accounts I have on my phone, and basically go off the grid until I could enjoy the Upside Down in peace.

During Vancouver’s summer, I want to take advantage of pool days, beers at the beach or walks along the seawall. When the newly adopted heat domes hit Vancouver, I am physically unable to cozy up under blankets and enjoy my wine without feeling like I’m curled up in a slow-cooker. It isn’t practical television weather for those that are easily persuaded to sit in the garden with their neighbours, sipping on a cold sour beer or two.

While the rational side of my brain recognizes that the world experiences different seasons at the same time – which I am sweating the skin right off my body in Vancouver, my friend Jack is bundled up for winter in Australia. For him, he was probably able to sit back and relax while catching up on the latest release on Netflix. However, the irrational and selfish part of my brain wants to have streaming services only add shows when I can see my breath while walking home from work.

We had the sunniest start to fall that Vancouver has experienced, and when I should have been getting in the autumn mood through Rings of Power and House of Dragons, I was busy finding the best red leaves downtown (The Sylvia Hotel), trying to find the best pumpkin spice latte (Le Marché St. George), and exploring the Halloween themed events in the city. Once the rain started to hit the city, I felt like Phyllis in The Office and was finally ready to curl up with a good book and an even better movie.

Let’s petition to hold off of dark, epic shows dropping until the weather does as well. When the daylight ends at five, we have much more motivation to cocoon inside and collectively catch up on all that the internet has to offer. We all need a boost of cinematic serotonin during the colder months – because a trip down to Mexico

is not in everyone’s budget. Vancouver doesn’t offer much more than rain and bone-chilling coldness for three to five months and it just feels like the ideal time to host Luckiest Girl Alive watch parties, have a Friday night catch up over Love is Blind, or Netflix and chill (if that’s your thing).

I can be reasonable – comedies and light-hearted shows can be released anytime of the year. I know that people like new content during any season, and aren’t picky about when good shows come out. Additionally, some people might be stuck inside for any number of reasons – health (mental or physical), work, or the strength of the sun or heat isn’t safe to venture into.

It feels counterintuitive to have spooky shows come out when we aren’t in the spooky season. I adore horror, fantasy, and true crime – but it feels wrong to enjoy these genres while the sun is shining and my seasonal affective disorder hasn’t fully bloomed. Until networks get their timing right, can we all agree to stop posting about the outcome of each episode until the statute of limitations lifts (the evening of the first snowfall in downtown Vancouver)?

“If we all boycott new TV shows during the summer, we won’t have to deal with the plots, twists or deaths being ruined for us by Aunt Patricia on Facebook.”

THERE’S NO AGE LIMIT ON FUN

Allowing inner childhood to shine is the least of our worries

Jayde Atchison (she/her) - Opinions Editor

Tiffany Zhong - Illustrator

Walking down the richer side of town with a neon orange bag in hand and rocking a homemade princess dress, I saw one of the big kids heading to the door in his Ace Ventura costume. I can still hear the judgmental tones from the parents around me, “Isn’t he a tad too old to be trick-or-treating?”

I grew up with the adults in my life reiterating that trick-or-treating was for kids and there was most definitely an age limit to dressing up and enjoying a night of candy-getting. Grade seven came along and I had my first chaperone-less October 31st outing and while I didn’t know it at the time, it was my last time getting a variety of treats from neighbours. Somewhere along the way, the words from the wise grown-ups sunk into me and I was suddenly too old to be enjoying my favourite holiday.

I grew up in an era that made a spectacle of the worst case scenario – yearly presentations with very graphic videos of kids getting life-altering injuries from firecrackers, DARE speaking about the evils of substances – and that’s not even mentioning the four years of Catholic school. Considering all the doomsday options out there, trick-ortreating seems like a pretty tame way to spend an evening.

Collecting candy from strangers seems like a tradition, but putting a cap on fun feels far stranger. Costumes are a fun way to express your interests, get creative and step into a character that you have always wanted to be. Instead of scoffing at people enjoying an innocent night that ends with a sugar-high, how about we just allow a bit of happiness no matter their age.

There are countless reasons why people might be trick-ortreating past the age of 12. Many people move to North America from countries that do not celebrate the holiday, and want to experience the tradition they saw on TV during the years that led to their move. For some, religious upbringing may have stopped any chance of experiencing the holidays that are most common in their area.

I have a neighbour who took his friend out trick-or-treating for the first time in her twenties because she grew up a Jehovah’s Witness and wasn’t allowed to participate until she separated from the church. While she was growing up she watched as the kids around her had smiles plastered to their faces every Halloween, and when she was older my neighbour helped her to feel that same smile on her own face. My neighbour said he had to do a lot of defence work and explain, “It’s her first time!” – so that people wouldn’t deny them sugary goodness.

Working on healing our inner child is a big part of growth. It is crucial to allow ourselves to be able to enjoy the fun, cute and silly things we either never got to enjoy or we have forgotten the sensation of. When we heal childhood traumas, we are able to process trauma faced in adulthood with more solid coping mechanisms. If that means we take a minute to pump our legs on the swingset, play with dolls for the first time, or indulge in an evening of binge-watching a show you were never allowed to watch as a kid – do what you need to and let yourself to absorb the happiness.

If you see someone spending time doing something they are “too old for”, just remember the euphoria you felt doing your favourite activity as a kid and allow them the luxury of feeling that way, even just for a moment. People shouldn’t have to explain every move they make in life, so if there is no harm being done to anyone involved, then just let it go. People are fighting with their lives for basic human rights, the fish are drying up and dying in the droughts and our highways are one atmospheric river away from tumbling away – is a 17 year old dressed up as The Hulk asking for a mini Mars Bar really the worst thing that’s going on?

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ADVICE FROM THE 12TH FLOOR

Jayde Atchison - Columnist

As I wrestled with the mortal crisis of turning 30, I was trying to think of what I could do to make this birthday an especially incredible one. I thought about throwing myself out of a plane (parachute attached), heading out of the country to escape Vancouver, or maybe embracing my old age and spending time deep cleaning my bathroom. I ended up choosing a gentle combination of bungee jumping, a weekend in Whistler (and another in Victoria), and dinner at a themed restaurant in Calgary.

Before I allowed myself to have a month-long birthday celebration, my dear friend Richard from the 12th floor encouraged me to say yes to opportunities that approached me during this new decade. In the summer of 2021, Richard celebrated his 72nd birthday from May until September in bite-size chunks – claiming it was one of his favourite summers to date. What led him to have such a wonderful summer, and life leading up to it, was saying yes.

That one simple word led to Richard dancing at a discotheque in New York with Elton John and Bianca Jagger, studying German in Berlin, and making a cameo on the documentary Killing Patient Zero. His life became about collecting memories instead of things. I didn’t know Richard when he was my age, but I can imagine the adventurous young man he was, soaking in every moment as it presented itself to him.

Part of agreeing to the possibilities of life isn’t always butterflies and rainbows, but it’s about knowing you’re taking the chance to experience heartache, but hoping you’ll achieve the impossible instead. Richard has had his share of misadventures, that ended with a palpitating heart, sweaty palms and a nervous disposition in whichever city he was in. He looks back on them as a lesson, often with a resigned chuckle. However, for every moment that should have turned him into a hermit, he has twenty stories that prove miracles exist.

Richard believes that the energy you put out into the world, and the people around you, comes back tenfold. When Richard said yes to the universe, the universe said it right back. When we walk to our monthly happy hour, he will encourage me to keep doing the things that make my soul happy and allow the universe to demonstrate just how special life can be. He sees that I have been breaking out of the cocoon I was in when we met, and sees my wings start to flutter.

At the end of the day, I am still a thirty year old woman with bills to pay and a job to go to each week, but I have started to remind myself that there is more to life than rent. I still have so many new cities to explore, big loves to feel, even bigger heartbreaks to process, and friends to meet along the way. If I wait until I’m retired to live my life, then I will never have lived at all. It doesn’t have to be travelling the world, but breaking out of the comfort zone on a regular basis can create a life that people only dream of.

Wherever I go, Richard comes with me like an angel sitting on my shoulder – and depending on the situation I visualise him dressed in red, whispering in my ear to indulge in something scandalous. As Richard as stories from his experiences with Fire Island, masseuse groups, and sex shows in — that would make many blush. Being shamelessly bold has given Richard a life worth talking about for decades to follow.

Every smile line on Richard’s face showcases his time – dancing with a handsome German man in London, finding a 10 hour “love along the way” in New York, spending hours enjoying one room in a museum during each visit to Germany. Part of the yes mentality includes ignoring what others might think about you. If you continue to worry about strangers, you’ll never get to experience belly laughs with your friends after taking a moment to hop on a swing set. Life is too fleeting and nothing is guaranteed, so enjoy every happy moment that comes your way.

Every moment that I sing to myself while walking home, smile at a beautiful person across the bar, or dance under a waterfall I know that part of me is inspired by the life of my darling neighbour. Sometimes it’s not conscious at the time, but I will walk home with my heels in hand and reflect on the night and think “I can’t wait until I get home so I can tell Richard about this adventure”. As a child I thought I wanted to be a veterinarian when I grew up, but now I know I want to be the 73 year old next door with a lifetime of excitement to share.

CAPU, WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?

Mayumi Izumi - Columnist

Before majoring in communications at Capilano University, I studied fashion design at the International Academy of Design and Technology in Toronto and fashion merchandising at VCC (Vancouver Community College). Fashion was my first love. Now, I am on a mission to find out what the CapU community is wearing, what influences the fashion trends on campus and discover who the people are behind the great OOTDs (outfits of the day).

This month features Jane Ince, the Co-chair of the School of Communications, an instructor at the university since 2017 and winner of the 2021 Teaching Excellence Awards. A few weeks ago, she wore a great outfit that I was compelled to ask about.

Jane was dressed in a white oversized t-shirt that she bought at The Limited in the Netherlands. Her polka-dotted wide-legged slacks were made by Black and White from California, complemented by a pair of black leather shoes with a sensible heel from Zig Zag Fashions in North Vancouver’s Edgemont Village.

When I asked her what her fashion inspiration was, she said, “I like classic styles, straight lines and not a lot of flounce. If I had to pick a designer who offers timeless style, I would say Chanel. Comfort is important too!”

Jane attended high school at Burnaby Central and went straight to UBC (the University of British Columbia) after she graduated. There she took the Arts One program and when asked she exclaimed, “That was the best decision I ever made in my education. I would recommend this first year course to anyone! History, English and Philosophy bundled together and studied through reading the classics (ancient and modern). That was a fabulous base for future learning.”

During the 1980s, when Jane was in post-secondary school, Farrah Fawcett hair (the bigger the better), skinny jeans, denim jackets, concert t-shirts, neon colours, and Converse high tops were all the rage. The leading movies at that time were Top Gun, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Breakfast Club. Additionally, Madonna was shocking audiences with her song, “Like a Virgin” and dressed in the iconic wedding dress belted with ‘boy toy’ written on it.

It was a time when chauvinism was the norm. Jane said she chose UBC over SFU (Simon Fraser University) and CapU because, “My dad was always full of advice. I knew I wanted to work in business. I could not define my future beyond that,

but I wanted to be a leader in any industry I chose. In the 1980s, misogyny and “working in a man’s world” was alive and thriving. My dad suggested I go to the big school to get the big name on my resume. At that time, he wasn’t wrong.”

Jane went on to open her own business and has been in the Public Relations industry for over 20 years. She transitioned into PR after working in hotel operations, restaurants and pubs. Jane got her start at The Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino when the owner of the hotel asked her to do their PR. Although she had never done it before, she agreed. Synchronicity was at work.

When asked what it’s like to own her own business, she confided that, “It can be lonely, so my best recommendation for anyone working for themselves is to find peers in similar roles. Then you can bounce around ideas and strategies with someone who will understand your stressors.” Jane said that for the next five years, she would love to keep doing her work as an Instructor and a Co-Chair in the School of Communication. Her love for her profession shows.

In 2021, Jane won the Teaching for Excellence Award. When she discovered she had won, she modestly believed I wrangled up the students and convinced them to vote for her. With a smile on her face, Jane described her win. “I am incredibly proud of this distinction. It was a wonderful surprise. I am the poster person for “Imposter Syndrome”. In my head, everyone around me is 5 minutes away from realizing I am not that good at my job, and not really very smart at all. So, I was sure there was a mistake… the students simply checked the wrong box on a form.”

For aspiring practitioners, Jane advises,” If you want to work in PR, read! Read everything. Stay current on news, pop culture, trends and general information. To do that, you need to read news, social media, magazines, classics, current literature, everything! Then, deconstruct what you read. Why did the writer select certain words? Did the writer communicate the message they wanted to share? Analyze and critique written work to see if it did what it was meant to do.”

For many, with their career success, a shift in fashion is seen in their closet – but not for Jane. She confesses that her style has not changed much over the years. She did, however, get rid of the shoulder pads.

If you would like to learn more about Jane Ince, follow her on Twitter @jince (she is a self-professed Twitter addict) and her LinkedIn profile, Jane Ince.

JANE INCE (she/her)

Co-Chair School of Communications

8 OF CUPS

While this may be difficult to hear for some, there is a need to walk away from a previous relationship or connection, either with someone else, or with yourself. Things have been feeling stagnant and perhaps even emotionally dull for a while, but your resistance to continue your journey has been making you even more unhappy or unfazed by what once brought or ignited passion or curiosity in you. Things may be difficult when it comes to understanding why this is happening or why you’ve come to feel this way about this connection to yourself or someone else. But know that this is all part of transforming your perspective on relationships and/or self.

Others may have the 8 of cups showing up because of some long overdue needed clearing of emotional attachments to people, situations, or things that have left your life in the last few months or years. For some this is even about a childhood friend that moved away or that they spent a short time with before that friend passed away. Regardless, there is a gentle push to begin to clear out things in your home or space that remind you of painful memories or keep you tied to your grief so strongly. Moving forward doesn’t mean these people or times are being forgotten or weren’t important to you, but simply that you are choosing to no longer have pain dictate how you live your life. The 8 of cups is a journey, so be mindful that this is but one step (a big one though)!

As you walk on and experience the many valleys and oceans you will cross, remember to honour who you once were and how far you’ve come. Your journey will be all the better for it and feel much more rewarding in more difficult times. An object that reminds you of the home you’ve built within yourself, or are building, will be especially useful and soothing at this time.

Emma Mendez (she/they) - Tarot Reader Kelsea Vance - Illustrator

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