Staff Picks: The Best of 2018
Here’s what The Runner staff loved from this year
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Secondary Consultations on Trans Mountain Expansion Project to Rely on Indigenous Perspectives
Members of First Nations from the Pacific Northwest weigh in on the pipeline expansion and upcoming government consultations
Indigenizing KPU Requires Collective Action
The community needs to work together to honour the First Nations on whose land the university resides
Continuous Intake Courses in Jeopardy as KPU Considers Dividing Faculty of ACA
Students and instructors from the faculty of academic and career advancement share concerns about proposed changes to the program
Dropping the Myth of Objectivity in Journalism
A dialogue between two student journalists
KPU’s Field Schools Could Take You as far as the Amazon
Study food in Rome, art in London, design in Morocco, or more
Coming Out of the Broom Closet
While many practitioners of Wicca feel that their faith is still taboo, pop culture appropriates it
B.C.’s Referendum on Electoral Reform Is Underway
The Kwantlen Student Association will be distributing information about proportional representation prior to the referendum
Crossing Canada as an Amateur Cyclist
The journey was harrowing, the experiences were enlightening, and the road was bumpy
Canada’s Contract University Faculty Struggle to Make Ends Meet
A recent survey reveals that many contract staff are suffering financially
Local Talent Hits the Runway at Vancouver Fashion Week
KPU student Wendy Schindler debuted her first collection as Devotion Designs on Sept. 19
Challenging Canada’s Colonial History
From removing statues to revamping education, Canadians are coming to terms with their country’s colonial past
Journalism Isn’t Dead; It’s Changing
How journalism has evolved across Canada, Vancouver, and even here at KPU
Where KPU Succeeds and Fails at Student Representation
An in-depth look at campus life and advocacy through the Kwantlen Student Association
Advocates at KPU Help Reduce Surrey Gang Violence
The introduction of the city’s task force report emphasizes the value of community initiatives