The program comes as nearly half of students report worrying about affording groceries. Funded by a donation from RBC, students may be asked about their food security alongside physical and mental health screenings. Read More.
June 11
Here's what Canada’s AI strategy could mean for students
As youth unemployment sits around 13 per cent, and anxieties over regulation dominate public discourse, the federal government released its strategy for artificial intelligence — for some, it leaves much to be desired.
June 11
It’s time to purge U Sports of their playoff shootouts
Contrary to nearly every similar hockey league on the continent, U Sports’ rules allow single-elimination playoff contests in both men’s and women’s hockey to be decided by a shootout. It’s a puzzling decision that robs both players and fans of proper playoff hockey, a decision that needs to change.
June 5
On breakups, narratives and falling out of love with Sex and the City
In January, I went through my first real, adult breakup. It was the culmination of problems boiling to an unceremonious conclusion at the end of a biblically terrible week. It was a numbing surprise, if anything.
June 9
The Vancouver Heritage Fair brings the past to life on UBC campus
On May 28, UBC’s Neville Scarfe Building was brimming with excitement, filled with a crowd of chattering, energetic children.
May 31
Governance review debate takes the spotlight at Council's first meeting
Council also discussed executives preliminary goals, and appointed councillors to committees
May 27
Canada Soccer to train at UBC for World Cup
As of Tuesday, both FIFA and Canada Soccer have confirmed that the Canadian Men’s National Team will call UBC home during the 2026 World Cup, training at the National Soccer Development Centre throughout the duration of the tournament.
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Arts & Culture
Ghost Light Productions produced a play in just one weekend
The idea to put on a play over one weekend began as a joke among friends. Pre: Vent, written by Lola Peverley and put on by Ghost Light Productions (GLP) at the Frederic Wood Theatre, was a labour of love and the culmination of much hard work by a group of UBC students.
Opinion
Move Fast, Break Things: The risks of age verification outweigh the benefits
Protecting children from ‘harmful content’ will cost everyone’s privacy, writes Leah Grossman in her debut column.
News
Here's why the UBC Gold's Gym closed after two decades
Against the backdrop of declining revenue following the opening of Rec North last summer, the gym closed following unsuccessful litigation against its landlord.
AMS backs referendum calling for UBC to cut ties to Israeli institutions
AMS Council heard from speakers for and against a referendum question that called for the student union's support in ending UBC's academic relationships with Israeli institutions. After nearly two hours of deliberation, the question will appear on the ballot with the AMS' backing in March.
B.C. budget holds current post-secondary spending while cutting public sector jobs, raising taxes
Post-secondary institution expenditures over the next three years will modestly increase, according to B.C.’s provincial budget tabled Tuesday afternoon, while the province will sink into a record-breaking $13.3 billion deficit.
Midterm review: VP Student Life Kevin Heieis
Over halfway through his term, Heieis’s work to improve student life has not gone unnoticed. Out of his 14 identified action items, Heieis has reported full completion of seven, with five goals in progress and two that have yet to be addressed.
Sports & Rec
The Ubyssey’s Most Valuable Player: Lucy Borowski
We’ve saved the most important award for last — MVP. After our discussion, it was clear that nobody was more important to their team than Lucy Borowski was to Women’s Volleyball.
Finding the best (and worst) basketball courts on campus
Pickup basketball is one of the best ways to find community at UBC. But if you’re looking for a game, where should you go?
The Ubyssey’s Defensive Player of the Year: Jake Lee
While the offensive-minded players may get more statistics and accolades, there’s a reason that “defence wins championships” is a cliché. Many teams across UBC varsity sport this year have succeeded because of a great defence, and no player was more vital to those efforts than Jake Lee.
The Ubyssey’s Offensive Player of the Year: Grace Elliott
When you’re leading the country in goals for two straight years and breaking records set by Hayley Wickenheiser in her prime, you’re probably doing something right. Grace Elliott is a special player, and her excellence this season was more than enough to earn our Offensive Player of the Year nod.
Photo
In photos: The polar bear swim
On the last day of classes, hundreds of students gathered on Wreck Beach for the Calendar's annual polar bear swim. Here are photos from the catharsis.
This month in photos: November
In the midst of midterm season, The Ubyssey's photographers captured sports, a blind dating event, and other events around campus.
