Due to COVID-19, we all had to take classes that were either entirely or partially online. Although my semester was not too bad, I think that there are improvements that can be made such as flexible deadlines for assignments, creative ways to engage with one another for both students and instructors, and student resources that... Continue Reading

The debate over a basic income has come up most recently due to the economic impacts of the pandemic, leaving many wondering if the idea of establishing a basic income in Canada could be the answer to some widespread problems. Basic income is defined as a minimum amount of money an individual can live on,... Continue Reading

Read the other half of this debate here. While homeownership has its advantages, renting a home is much easier — especially in today’s challenging and changing economic climate. When buying a home, there are many factors that include changing markets, mortgage payments, and additional costs like home maintenance fees, insurance, strata fees, and interest fees.... Continue Reading

Recently, Scotland has passed the Period Products (Free Provision) Bill, which ensures that menstrual products are available to all who need them, free of charge. Scotland estimates that the initiative will cost about $14.6 million CAD a year. The bill says that local authorities are legally obligated to ensure that the menstrual products are accessible... Continue Reading

The Zero Textbook Cost initiative aims to help students save money on textbook fees by providing free open educational textbooks available for students to use during their courses. Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani is an Associate Vice Provost of Open Education at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. He is also the co-director of the Open Pedagogy Notebook and serves... Continue Reading

The Shaping Peace Together Festival was held virtually over three days, from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29. It celebrated the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. The festival’s theme was unity, despite the circumstances of this year, while showcasing the rich diversity and compassion present worldwide. Global Peace Alliance held the festival this year virtually... Continue Reading

Before I get started, I should probably mention that although I don’t celebrate Christmas, I like to watch the specials and movies on television. Something about the coziness of the season, with the weather being cold outside and staying indoors, baking goods, and relaxing with friends and family while watching a classic Christmas movie is... Continue Reading

The Kwantlen Polytechnic University Foundation, and the KPU Alumni Association have joined the GivingTuesday campaign, a global charity campaign that takes place after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The funds raised by KPU and the KPUAA aim to support COVID-19 relief and emergency bursaries, along with KPU Alumni Association Endowed Bursaries and student awards. The... Continue Reading

Students in ecology, fine arts, and education courses collaborated across the different disciplines to make different kinds of projects to gain a deeper appreciation of their subjects during the process. While working remotely this year, Lee Beavington, Interdisciplinary Instructor and Learning Strategist, Carson Keever, Instructor of Ecology, and Amy Huestis, Instructor of Fine Arts, decided... Continue Reading

Transcribed records from the Kwantlen Student Association’s council meetings have not been posted to the KSA website since July of last year. In addition, nearly all of the minutes from the association’s committee meetings are absent from the website beginning in September. Recording and posting these minutes is the responsibility of the Records Coordinator and... Continue Reading