Opinion • February 4, 2020
Ask Pawan: How do I talk to my affluent partner about money?
Finance is a dimension that influences so many of our daily interactions, a truth people who didn’t grow up affluent are more likely to be aware of.
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Opinion • February 4, 2020
A year in review: The UBC Board of Governors in 2019/20
"Much of what we reflect here has happened due to the tireless work of student groups, fellow governors and most importantly our hardworking and dedicated university executives and their staff."
Opinion • February 6, 2020
Mind Your Mind: Understanding relationship values and common core values
Living according to your values should be “vitalizing, uplifting and empowering.” Values are something you do, not something you have.
Opinion • February 6, 2020
Mind Your Mind: What are emotions?
Being self-aware and knowing how to manage our emotions is key because it can help us learn how to listen to our body, reducing our stress in the process.
Opinion • February 6, 2020
Ask Pawan: I’m not engaged in school since coming back from winter break
The beginning of the semester is the make-or-break time for your academic drive. Your semester can start with a bang, where your professors come out of the gate with engaging and impact content. Or it can start with …
Opinion • February 11, 2020
Last Words: AMS Elections post implies that the AMS revived The Ubyssey. Did it?
While this is correct, this post mischaracterizes and minimizes the fact that the AMS was the reason why the The Ubyssey was shut down
Opinion • March 2, 2020
Who should you vote for?
We hope these analyses give you an idea of the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate, so you can make an informed decision from there.
Opinion • March 3, 2020
Letter: An obituary for UBC’s tallest tree
The tree belonged to the Douglas-fir species, or Pseudotsuga menziesii in Latin, which is native to the UBC campus and can live for over 1,000 years. This tree was the tallest, and possibly, the oldest living organism in …
Opinion • March 5, 2020
Letter: The co-optation of social justice in the AMS elections
“An adequate understanding of justice necessitates prioritizing the transformation and redistribution of power, as opposed to leveraging justice rhetoric for personal gain.”
Opinion • March 6, 2020
Op-ed: Why you should vote in this year’s student government elections
"But just because these elections are quieter doesn’t mean there’s nothing at stake or that your vote matters any less."
Opinion • March 12, 2020
Mind Your Mind: Emotions are adaptive, so let's celebrate them!
"The main point to remember, though, is that without emotions, none of us would be alive today. Sometimes when I am experiencing an uncomfortable emotion (anger, fear, shame) I try to remember that."
Opinion • March 17, 2020
Editorial: Protect yourself against COVID-19, but not at the expense of your community
“Ultimately, the personal safety measures you take shouldn’t come at the cost of the safety of others, especially the most vulnerable members of society.”
Opinion • March 23, 2020
VP Academic and referendum special election: Who should you vote for?
As students scramble to adapt amid classes moving online, drastic social distancing measures and border shutdowns, we understand if anticipating your next VPAUA has not exactly been at the top of your mind.
Opinion • March 23, 2020
Letter: Can UBC do better to feed its food insecure students?
“If charitable food banks were an efficient solution, the 36-year-old Greater Vancouver Food Bank would already have solved the problem. In wealthy food secure British Columbia, household food insecurity is an income problem — not a food problem.”
Opinion • March 26, 2020
Mind Your Mind: Pleasant activities to do while being stuck inside
For me, having fun is somewhat a hard thing to do. But it’s a coping skill that will help you regulate your emotions. It will increase feel-good hormones in your body, allow you to create meaningful memories, and …
Opinion • April 10, 2020
Mind Your Mind: The benefits of a wellness plan
A wellness plan is, first and foremost, a way to cope ahead with the future if challenges were to arise. It provides insight and acts as a guide when you find yourself struggling.
Opinion • April 19, 2020
Editorial: Post-secondary students need better financial support during COVID-19
”Ultimately, student inclusion in the CERB or some form of immediate financial assistance from the federal government is simply an ask for equity in a time of great uncertainty.”
Opinion • April 23, 2020
Mind Your Mind: How to find the right counsellor
In the past couple weeks, I’ve been “therapist shopping.” That being said, I know exactly what I’m looking for. If this is your first time accessing counselling, here’s a few tips on how to get started and important …
Opinion • May 1, 2020
Mind Your Mind: How to make a self-soothing kit in a jar
What’s great about a mason jar is that you can leave it on your desk, beside your computer or on an office shelf.
Opinion • May 14, 2020
Letter: UBC needs better support for international students during the COVID-19 pandemic
"Unfortunately, online classes provide much less than the top-tier global education we typically pay for, and this is not the price we should be paying for the product we would be getting in return."