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Alright class, lids down
Behind the glow: Editor's note
This year, The Ubyssey’s photo issue explored the presence of screens in our lives.
The annotated screen
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.
This month in photos: October
This month in photos: September
This month, The Ubyssey's photographers captured the homecoming football game, a performative man contest, silent moments on campus and more.
This summer in photos: May to August 2025
Weren't on campus this summer? Here are some of the best photos summarizing life at UBC from May to August 2025.
Passing
From headlines to harvests: Mike Wakefield's life in focus
After 37 years capturing North Shore stories, former photojournalist Mike Wakefield has traded cameras for crops in a quiet coastal community. Reflecting on a career shaped by patience, empathy and authenticity, Wakefield’s transition to farming mirrors his enduring passion for cultivating connection — whether through photographs or fresh garlic.
Travel, spontaneity & cameras: Kami Kanetsuka's path through photography
In her Bowen Island home filled with artifacts and memories, Kami Kanetsuka reflects on decades of travel and photography. From spontaneous street shots to lifelong connections, her work captures the heart of cultures worldwide. Her advice to aspiring photographers: find your own path and follow it.
Ralph Bower: The man behind the lens
At 90, Ralph Bower, an award-winning North Vancouver photojournalist, reflects on a remarkable 40-year career at the Vancouver Sun. With 8,000 photos and friendships spanning decades, including moments with Elvis Presley and Pat Quinn, Bower’s passion for photography and storytelling remains as vibrant as ever, preserving history one frame at a time.
Essence: Letter from the team
We dedicate this issue to all the storytellers who see the world not just through a lens but, most importantly, through a heart.
Vigil for Gaza and Lebanon
UBC students gathered in solidarity to hold a vigil for Palestine and Lebanon.
In Photos: For Palestine - Months of Protests at UBC
Here's how students at UBC advocated for Palestine by standing in solidarity.
In Photos: Khatsahlano 2024
The vibrant Khatsahlano event 2024 comes to life through stunning photos captured by Ubyssey's Photographer.
From the sidelines: Music Waste 2024 at Green Auto
In early June, The Ubyssey covered Music Waste's 30th anniversary. It's one thing to capture a moment with words and another to hold it in a photo and at Music Waste, you have to see it to understand the festival's energy.