Opinion • May 30, 2022
Black Voices at UBC: The death of hip-hop
Since its creation, hip-hop has always been an outlet for Black exploration. Hip-hop is slowly dying and we are watching it unfold right before our eyes.
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Opinion • June 6, 2022
Mind Your Mind: My favourite mindful Instagram accounts
Today, I’m going to share my favourite mental health related Instagram accounts. When I follow accounts that focus on mental health, self-care and therapy, it makes me feel better about my struggles and the fact I am not …
Opinion • June 15, 2022
NDNs at UBC: Safety is not being scared of wearing beaded earrings
My life is connected to those of every Indigenous woman, girl and Two Spirit person because of the violence we face daily. You may know what MMIWG2S is, but you probably don’t understand its reality.
Opinion • June 24, 2022
Mind Your Mind: My favourite uplifting video clips
In the latest for Mind your mind, Daphnée Lévesque talks about her favourite uplifting videos.
Opinion • July 5, 2022
Mind Your Mind: Bittersweet endings and new beginnings
Daphnée says goodbye to Mind Your Mind after seven years of penning the column.
Opinion • July 11, 2022
Unwreck the Beach: UBC is bringing climate to the classroom through new certificate program
UBC’s department of geography and department of earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences has launched a Certificate in Climate Studies and Action for the 2022/23 academic year.
Opinion • July 18, 2022
Letter: I'm a Jewish survivor. SASC's involvement in divestment shows that not all trauma is treated equally on campus
Every day SASC chooses not to engage with Jewish and Israeli lived experiences and trauma caused by the conflict is another day Jewish survivors of sexualized violence like myself must ask whether our trauma and survival will be …
Opinion • July 18, 2022
Letter: An anti-Zionist Jewish perspective on the AMS divestment motion
I joined the Divestment Coalition as a representative of the Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) Vancouver Youth Bloc. Working alongside more than 20 organizations and student groups, I had the opportunity to share my perspective as a member of …
Opinion • July 22, 2022
Black Voices at UBC Short Fiction: The Servicewoman, chapter two
In the latest for Black Voices at UBC, Stephanie Okoli shares the second chapter of The Servicewoman.
Opinion • August 3, 2022
Black Voices at UBC Short Fiction: The Servicewoman, chapter three
In the latest for Black Voices at UBC, Stephanie Okoli shares the third chapter of The Servicewoman.
Opinion • August 31, 2022
Editorial: Our 104th masthead's mission
We’re the only active newspaper on campus. That means we’re responsible for keeping you and the community informed about all things UBC.
Opinion • August 30, 2022
Last Words: Welcome to UBC, Class of 2026
Starting at a new school is scary, but it’s also thrilling. It’s a big deal! Whether you live down the street from campus or are moving halfway across the world — this is a new chapter of your …
Opinion • September 12, 2022
Letter: Lecture recordings are necessary to keep students learning
With the return to full in-person classes, some professors may feel there is no need to record lectures anymore. However, the benefits of recording lectures outweigh the drawbacks for students and professors, making the need for accessibility more …
Opinion • September 13, 2022
Ask Iman: What's the deal with birth control?
But, for today, I’ve got you covered with a short explainer of some birth control options.
Opinion • September 14, 2022
Letter from The Ubyssey’s Board of Directors president
The Board of Directors deals with all major business decisions and strategy.
Opinion • September 14, 2022
Letter from the Business Office: 2021/22 financial update
Douglas Baird, the UPS Business Manager, has written about our finances last year and for the upcoming fiscal year.
Opinion • September 14, 2022
Letter from the Editor: The Ubyssey demands transparency from UBC institutions. Here’s our commitment to our own
The Ubyssey isn’t good at transparency. We don’t properly advertise our finances, our annual general meeting or the student positions on our Board of Directors, and our key editorial guidelines and policies aren’t easily accessible. We're changing that.
Opinion • September 20, 2022
Letter: Santa Ono and I aren't the only UBC community members mourning the Queen
While many students went along with their days without a care in the world about this news or shared memes mocking the Queen’s demise, I continued through my day with quiet melancholy.
Opinion • September 27, 2022
Who should you vote for in the AMS VP finance by-election?
While we aren’t going to tell you who to vote for, this article should give you a clearer picture of the strengths and weaknesses of the three candidates.
Opinion • September 27, 2022
Rekindling: Letter from the editors
We hope that this supplement shines light on Indigenous resistance, resilience, and excellence and shows the current rekindling of Indigenous culture taking place in so-called “Canada”.