The Runner is student owned and operated by Kwantlen Polytechnic University students, published under Polytechnic Ink Publishing Society (PIPS).
Funds are collected by the university and channelled to PIPS via the Kwantlen Student Association.
Student Publication Fee opt-outs are available by appointment Monday – Friday with our Operations Manager. Student ID and proof of registration and payment are required.
Meet The Team:
Kyler (he/him) is a journalism and English student at KPU. In Kyler’s free time, he enjoys hiking, photography, and playing Pokemon games.
Abby (she/her) is a journalism and history student at KPU. She enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and hiking around the Lower Mainland.
Esther (she/her) is a journalism student at KPU. In her free time, Esther enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends.
Nyamat (she/her) is a journalism student at KPU. She loves reading, writing, and listening to Billy Joel.
Mikayla (she/her) is a graphic design for marketing student at the Wilson School of Design at KPU. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, playing games on her switch, and snuggling up with her dog and cat.
Kristen (she/her/they/them) is a fine arts student at KPU. Kristen plays bass, does freelance graphic design, and strongly believes that you can never have too many leopard print coats.
Keet (he/him) is a science student at KPU. He is passionate about photography, learning new things, and exploring new places. He plays guitar in a band, and loves visiting new cafés and trying different donuts.
Claudia (she/her) is a journalism and public relations student at KPU. In her spare time, Claudia enjoys hiking, baking, and making pottery for her Etsy shop.
Rachel (she/her) is a graphic design student at KPU. You can usually find her enjoying nature, discovering new music, or designing something.