Iman Janmohamed
Iman was The Ubyssey’s 2024/25 editor-in-chief, 2023/24 features editor and 2022/23 opinion + blog editor. She was a finalist for the Canadian University Press's 2023 Feature Writing Award for reporting on UBC's sexual misconduct policy, and she received the Canadian University Press's 2025 Community Service Reporting Award for covering UBC's Palestinian solidarity encampment. Iman graduated from UBC with an honours degree in English literature in 2025. Email her at i.janmohamed@ubyssey.ca.
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The Dingbat: Santa Ono is my best friend
Not many students can say that they’re best friends with the president and vice-chancellor (only his best friend would know that he’s the vice-chancellor) of their university.
How to make the most of the holidays when you're stuck at home alone
When it feels like the 276th day of March, it's pretty difficult to get into the holiday spirit.
UBC announces rapid COVID-19 tests will be available for first years
The voluntary tests will begin on February 9 and will continue until April 8. Most students and staff in first-year residences will be eligible.
Upper years left out of UBC rapid COVID-19 testing program
UBC said that the rapid screening program in first-year residence is only supposed to be a pilot.
Hope on a post-it note: Students, faculty reflect on a year of COVID-19
For a year, students and faculty have largely been expected to carry on as if a pandemic wasn’t happening.
UBC rapid testing program expands to athletes, frat members and some upper-year residents
UBC’s COVID-19 rapid screening test pilot program has expanded to include athletes, select students who live in upper-year residence and other groups as encouraged by public health — including fraternity members.
Lessons learned: Personal reflections on the past year in a pandemic
Being perpetually afraid of missing out, in addition to being isolated from everything and everyone, allowed me to explore university from the safety of my childhood bedroom.
Ask Iman: An advice column for the university student who’s trying to get by
If Ask Iman only does one thing, I want it to show you that you’re not alone.
Nuanced, accessible and intersectional; Diversity Reads podcast dives into Girl, Woman, Other
Diversity Reads’ most recent episode discusses Bernadine Evaristo’s 2019 novel, Girl, Woman, Other. The book follows twelve characters, most of whom are Black British women.
Ask Iman: AB-sence makes the heart grow fonder
Like you, I hated living in my city in Alberta, was moving onto campus soon and of course, felt guilty about leaving my family (and friends) at home.
Ask Iman: I’m here if you need me
Not being too close with your roommate may make you feel like you can’t help her at all, but it’s important to show and offer your support.
Ask Iman: Papers, people, parties, oh my!
I’m an incoming first-year and I want to make the most out of my university experience and do as many things as possible, but I also don't want to accidentally sign myself up for too …
Wash Your Hands of My Blood: UBC student’s short film tackles taboos
The village that brought Wash Your Hands of My Blood to the ConnectHER Film Festival with only two months of writing and filming, consisted of Anahita Seraji, Aakanksha Sahu, Param Tahilramani, Nixita Taneja, Shriya Chamarty, …
What the language you're studying says about you
While deciding what language to take in university, you’ve got to make sure that the classes go with your vibe.
Ask Iman: Among Us in real life
I like to remember three things when I’m facing my own impostor syndrome: I belong here, I can ask for help and everyone is in the same boat.