The Ubysseyhttps://ubyssey.caFrom your friends at The Ubysseyen-usSat, 25 Nov 2023 00:59:09 +0000https://www.ubyssey.ca/static/ubyssey/images/ubyssey-logo-square.7fdeb5ac7f29.pngUbyssey Logohttps://ubyssey.caI ate the Buchanan A Block Stir it Up mac 'n cheese every day for three weeks — this is my storyhttp://ubyssey.ca/humour/stir-it-up-mac-n-cheese/ <img alt="I’m brave. I’m bold. I’m a survivor — nay — a trooper — no — a warrior. And I did it all for you. This is my story, this is my truth, this is my tale. One shot, one opportunity, mom’s spaghetti." src="https://storage.googleapis.com/ubyssey/media/renditions/subway_mac_and_cheese.original.jpg"> <p>Sara Arora / The Ubyssey</p> <p>I’m brave. I’m bold. I’m a survivor — nay — a trooper — no — a warrior. And I did it all for you. This is my story, this is my truth, this is my tale. One shot, one opportunity, mom’s spaghetti.</p>Kyla FlynnSat, 25 Nov 2023 00:59:09 +0000http://ubyssey.ca/humour/stir-it-up-mac-n-cheese/Opinion: UBC’s inconsistent statements about international crises show selective solidarityhttp://ubyssey.ca/opinion/opinion-ubcs-inconsistent-statements-about-international-crises-show-selective-solidarity/ <img alt="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." src="https://storage.googleapis.com/ubyssey/media/renditions/Library_garden_20150930_Michael_Ruffolo.original.jpg"> <p>Michael Ruffolo / The Ubyssey</p> <p>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.</p>Chaimae ChouiekhFri, 24 Nov 2023 18:55:00 +0000http://ubyssey.ca/opinion/opinion-ubcs-inconsistent-statements-about-international-crises-show-selective-solidarity/Where to scream into the void on campushttp://ubyssey.ca/humour/scream-guide/ <img alt="AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/ubyssey/media/renditions/ee0x2kbre8n31.original.jpg"> <p>Anupriya Dasgupta / The Ubyssey</p> <p>AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH</p>Kyla FlynnFri, 24 Nov 2023 00:54:00 +0000http://ubyssey.ca/humour/scream-guide/UBC community members hold vigil in support of Palestinehttp://ubyssey.ca/news/ubc-community-members-hold-vigil-in-support-of-palestine/ <img alt="The crowd heard speeches, prayers and poems from different speakers." src="https://storage.googleapis.com/ubyssey/media/renditions/20231122_sphr_vigil_iyou_-4.original.jpg"> <p>Isa S. You / The Ubyssey</p> <p>On Tuesday evening, members of the UBC community held a vigil in front of the UBC Musqueam post to stand in solidarity with Palestine.</p>Renée Rochefort and Aisha ChaudhryFri, 24 Nov 2023 00:02:00 +0000http://ubyssey.ca/news/ubc-community-members-hold-vigil-in-support-of-palestine/Vanier Cup preview: UBC football takes on Montréal for national titlehttp://ubyssey.ca/sports/vanier-cup-2023-preview/ <img alt="Isaiah Knight rushes for yards in the Mitchell Bowl." src="https://storage.googleapis.com/ubyssey/media/renditions/20231118_Nov18Football_40_zwagner.original.jpg"> <p>Zoe Wagner / The Ubyssey</p> <p>They might be underdogs, but that hasn’t stopped them before.</p>Annaliese GumbocThu, 23 Nov 2023 23:47:41 +0000http://ubyssey.ca/sports/vanier-cup-2023-preview/Between the Motions: AMS Council speaker now allowed to bar individuals from Councilhttp://ubyssey.ca/news/between-the-motions-11-22/ <img alt="Forestry councillor Gabriel Fischer-Schmidt said this code change could potentially hinder a student’s ability to voice their opinions." src="https://storage.googleapis.com/ubyssey/media/renditions/2BA95114-9000-4BAC-B350-2F1D508A05AB_1_201_a.original.jpg"> <p>Iman Janmohamed / The Ubyssey</p> <p>Councillors approved an expansion of the speaker&#x27;s powers, heard concerns over Decker&#x27;s leave of absence and a presentation on student budget priorities.</p>Bernice WongThu, 23 Nov 2023 20:02:05 +0000http://ubyssey.ca/news/between-the-motions-11-22/Board of Governors Finance Committee recommends 2-5 per cent tuition increases for 2024/25http://ubyssey.ca/news/tuition-increase-recommended-for-2024-2025/ <img alt="When it came time to vote, Governor Bhangu was the only objection." src="https://storage.googleapis.com/ubyssey/media/renditions/20230406_nbawaan_bog_file_5_Large.original.jpg"> <p>Nathan Bawaan / The Ubyssey</p> <p>The Board of Governors Finance Committee voted on Monday to recommend tuition increases of 5 per cent for new international undergraduate students, 3 per cent for continuing undergraduate international students and 2 per cent for new and continuing domestic undergraduate and graduate students.</p>Spencer IzenThu, 23 Nov 2023 18:12:00 +0000http://ubyssey.ca/news/tuition-increase-recommended-for-2024-2025/I didn't write this poemhttp://ubyssey.ca/culture/i-didnt-write-this-poem/ <img alt="" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/ubyssey/media/renditions/2023_11_17_ShadowPitch_190A2171_ADiGiovanni.original.jpg"> <p>Annie Di Giovanni / The Ubyssey</p> <p>I could make a fence around breath and laughter and / meaningless joy and routine sadness / here it is, sketched with broken / pencil smudged by the palm of my hand / but would you see it?</p>Jocelyn BakerThu, 23 Nov 2023 03:06:41 +0000http://ubyssey.ca/culture/i-didnt-write-this-poem/The Philippines speaks more languages than Tagalog. Why does UBC teach none of them?http://ubyssey.ca/culture/the-philippines-speaks-more-languages-than-tagalog/ <img alt="Whose history are we choosing to focus on?" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/ubyssey/media/renditions/231118_filipino_language_at_UBC_iyou.original.jpg"> <p>Isa S. You / The Ubyssey</p> <p>I wasn’t raised in the Philippines, so all of my knowledge of the country comes from my family and what they chose to expose me to.</p>Elena MassingThu, 23 Nov 2023 03:01:43 +0000http://ubyssey.ca/culture/the-philippines-speaks-more-languages-than-tagalog/Kitchen morphemeshttp://ubyssey.ca/culture/kitchen-morphemes/ <img alt="" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/ubyssey/media/renditions/231118_Kitchen_morphemes_iyou.original.jpg"> <p>Isa S. You / The Ubyssey</p> <p>What is my native language? I say my sister, there is no other word for it.</p>Maya MiorThu, 23 Nov 2023 02:54:00 +0000http://ubyssey.ca/culture/kitchen-morphemes/