Ubyssey Opinion

Opinion: UBC’s inconsistent statements about international crises show selective solidarity

Chaimae Chouiekh — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:55:00 +0000

Michael Ruffolo / The Ubyssey

The absence of a formal acknowledgment from the university highlights just how essential such official statements are, especially during times of crisis, writes Chaimae Chouiekh.

Senate Recentred: New academic offerings and student goals

Katherine Feng and Kareem Hassib — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:41:00 +0000

Tamia Shen / The Ubyssey

Senate Recentred is written by members of the Student Senate Caucus to demystify the Senate by giving students a snapshot of what Senate is doing this month. Here’s what to expect at the November 15 Senate meeting.

Opinion: Decolonize Palestine at UBC

Hicham Safieddine — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Isa S. You / The Ubyssey

If government policy is dictated by Machiavellian calculations of power, what is the excuse of academic institutions like UBC for failing to live up to their mandate of supporting efforts at decolonizing education?

Open Letter: UBC faculty response to Interim President and Vice-Chancellor Deborah Buszard’s October 11 statement

Members of the UBC Academic Community — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:31:00 +0000

Jasmine Foong / The Ubyssey

The statement explicitly refers to “the atrocities from the terrorist attacks on Israel” but remains silent regarding the ongoing state terror committed by Israel against Palestinians, writes a collective of UBC students and faculty.

Opinion: When Work Learn is not enough to eat or pay rent

José Reyeros — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:50:13 +0000

Isa S You / The Ubyssey

"Students deserve decent wages regardless of their level of experience or field of work. To advocate for fair compensation and working safety means we must raise our voices and do it together," writes José Reyeros.

PSA: Nominate yourself to play a part in choosing UBC's next vice-provost

Iman Janmohamed — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:23:14 +0000

Cherihan Hassun / The Ubyssey

Nominations to serve on the President's Advisory Committee for the search for a new vice-provost and associate VP academic affairs have opened, UBC said on October 16.

Opinion: UBC and the AMS maintain class barriers to student mental health care

Marie Erikson — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Anthony Harrison / The Ubyssey

Until such time as UBC or the AMS steps up, the burden lies on us students to demand the support required to allow everyone, regardless of financial resources, to access the health they deserve and need to best succeed in their studies, writes Marie Erikson.

Ask Iman: How do I make friends at UBC?

Iman Janmohamed — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Mahin E Alam / The Ubyssey

But seriously, the classic film that every film bro should study instead of Fight Club or The Godfather or whatever, is Pitch Perfect. It teaches you how to make friends in university.

Ask Iman: How do I pick which classes to drop?

Iman Janmohamed — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:15:00 +0000

Mahin E Alam / The Ubyssey

As much as your fun exciting elective is fun and exciting, it’s not worth stressing out about not having your science requirement completed well into your senior year.

PSA: It’s a scorcher — here’s how to stay cool on campus

Iman Janmohamed — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:02:00 +0000

Isabella Falsetti / The Ubyssey

There’s some extreme heat in the Lower Mainland — stay hydrated and cool to stay safe and keep heat waves from fakin' you out.