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Humour • January 9, 2017
Vancouver still doesn't know how to deal with the snow, but we are slowly getting the hang of it. Brave students took on the ice in the Main Mall fountain in a most Canadian fashion. Some made the …
Humour • January 9, 2017
Run to McDonald’s. Or A&W. Or Triple O’s. When you have that cheeseburger craving, which I promise you will, just run there and you won’t feel as guilty in indulging in a 600-calorie burger chalk-full of chemicals.
Humour • January 11, 2017
The city itself continues to be plagued by slick conditions. If struggling to acclimatize is making the jump back into school that much trickier, hopefully this guide to the cold and the snow can help.
Humour • January 11, 2017
The University Fashion Club has got you covered with their Welcome Back Movie Night tomorrow at 6 p.m.! Hosted in the most appropriate location for the fashion club — the Scarfe building — it's sure to be a …
Humour • January 11, 2017
Feel like taking your love for Japanese food to a next level? Join the workshop with dietician Wataru Shibata about Japanese food culture! The first part of the two-day workshop is happening at 4 p.m. this Thursday at …
Humour • January 12, 2017
Now here's where you come in. If you and your friends buy tickets using our group tracking number, then we can try to organize the most amount of group members by wielding the power of the united UBC …
Humour • January 13, 2017
You’ve heard it year after year, whether it’s a personal goal or an acquaintance’s, and most often, the resolution falls short. If you’re like me, it’s January 2 when a resolution cracks and you spot the leftover Chirstmas …
Humour • January 18, 2017
The centre describes itself as a place to support the women of UBC, providing resources such as brochures, safer sex products, pregnancy tests, menstrual products, a library of feminist literature and more.
Humour • January 19, 2017
You won’t find any Marvel blockbusters here — rather, Kanopy specializes in documentaries, foreign films, and old Hollywood classics. As their website states, Kanopy’s “films are changing the way people think about their world."
Humour • January 19, 2017
Automatic sinks being everywhere is pretty much how I imagine the Soviets’ last-ditch attempts to keep themselves stable — real top-level malarkey that looks all fancy in an attempt to mask how everything is falling apart and awful.
Humour • January 20, 2017
As our sad, poor wallets are all too aware of, Vancouver is full of fine foods with various cuisines from around the world. One of the best ways to save money is to stop going out so often …
Humour • January 20, 2017
Consider submitting your work to one (or more!) of the numerous student-run academic journals here at UBC. They're a great opportunity to gain experience within the world of academic publishing and read some great essays.
Humour • January 24, 2017
Run by an unidentified yet dedicated individual, the page can regularly be seen commenting on UBC Confessions posts. Squirrels of UBC also hosts contests and accepts submissions from students who are speedy enough to catch the squirrels in …
Humour • January 26, 2017
The Totem Forest is a tranquil sanctuary tucked away from the commotion of campus life. Wandering among the fragrant cedar trees is a great way to de-stress — but nature-lovers may notice a sanctuary dedicated to a different …
Humour • January 26, 2017
Do you ever find yourself looking for new recipes online? Look no further than some of the best food bloggers to follow that publish their recipes online for free. With a variety of cheap, easy or intricate recipes, …
Humour • January 31, 2017
Like the Snuggy or fascism throughout history, alcohol comes into our lives, promising warm nights of comfort, fun and good company. Then it knocks us on the head, empties our wallets and fills us with deep existential regret.
Humour • February 6, 2017
Remember three years ago when we had the last snowball fight? I barely do either. So don't miss your tri annual opportunity to hit some strangers with some wonderfully wet snow. It probably won't happen again for another …
Humour • February 6, 2017
Some of the most convenient breakfasts and snacks are granola bars. However, they have two downfalls — not filling enough and too expensive depending on the brand. The solution? Why not bake your own!
Humour • February 7, 2017
Today there was a snowball fight. While there looks to be just as many photos as there were snowballs, here are some of the best on Instagram as taken by you — the students. Today there was a …
Humour • February 8, 2017
UBC has opened up a new home on campus for one lucky person. It is located right by Allard Hall, is a whopping 20 square feet and has a “built-in zero-energy use fridge,” according to its post on …