The Addictive Allure of Paying to Play
From loot boxes to “pay-to-win” mechanics, microtransactions in video games can wreak havoc on players’ lives—and their wallets
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Fighting the Pressure to Settle Down in Your Twenties
Young adults should feel comfortable being single without adhering to the majority
Why is a Bill to End Animal Testing Still Lingering in the House of Commons?
The House Of Commons just had its second reading of Bill S-214 on June 3, 2019
No End in Sight to the Humanitarian Crisis Afflicting 80 per cent of Yemen’s Population
Ravaged by years of military destruction, displacement, famine and disease, the Yemen Crisis is only getting worse
Where the Grass is Greener: The Impact of Growing Weed on B.C. Farmland
Using newly available agricultural land reserves to grow legal cannabis comes with pros and cons for industry players
KPU Student Chelsea Franz Featured at Vancouver Poetry Slam
Franz the Poet shared excerpts from a collection of her personal work, as well as her appreciation for the slam community, at the spoken word event
Sexual Harassment in the Service Industry is a Challenge to Confront and Convict
Three servers tell their stories of daily sexual harassment at work and how they react when men want more than just a drink
A Rundown on KPU Clubs and How to Make Your Own
KPU has over 20 active clubs; here’s a guide on how to join or even start a new one
The Yellow Fever Comedy Showcase Challenges and Deconstructs Asian Stereotypes
The show was part of the Unibrow Arts Festival, which featured zines and comedy
Climate Change is Not a Politically Partisan Issue
The idea that climate change was almost considered “partisan” should concern all of us
After 25 Years at KPU, Music Instructor Don Hlus Has Been Laid Off
Shutting down intake to the music program limits work for music instructors, who are now being laid off after decades at the university
Media Bias Has Led to a Morbid Fascination with Privileged People Who Murder
Violence is violence, no matter who commits it, and should be treated as such in coverage
There Are up to 101 Affordable Theatre Acts to Check out at Fringe Festival
Vancouver’s Fringe will have something for everyone this September
Women and Two Spirit Non-Binary Students Denied Access to the Women’s Center by Campus Security
KPU Security Manager Harry McNeil and the affected students comment on the incident
“Freedom of Speech” Does Not Mean “Freedom from Responsibility”
News media outlets should address all sides of a debate, but they need to be honest about what those sides represent