The pole, now standing tall and proud at Main Mall and Agronomy, was designed and hand carved by James Hart, a Haida artist from Haida Gwaii. The project was commissioned by the Audain Foundation and UBC.
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"Let me explain how we purify our pool water here at UBC. The Aquatic Centre’s disinfection system uses both chlorine and UV (ultra violet) as well as pressurized filter media which result in excellent water quality and higher energy efficiency."
In January, we released our long-anticipated "guide to drinking classy on the cheap.” I (being the science editor and all) wanted to take a more objective approach to the age-old question of how university students can drink, cheaply.
The AUS is serving up four flavours: London fog, vanilla, coconut chocolate chunk (which is vegan) and honey lavender. All flavours are gluten and egg-free, so there is no excuse not to go gorge yourself in celebration of the last week of classes.
If you've ever been waiting in line at the Delly and seen that strange advertisement on the television screen for the Chef's Corner special that no longer exists, you now know the tip of the tragic iceberg.
The first game was a replacement for a cancelled game from February 26. Tyler Yorko, Austen Butler, John Whaley, Kyle McComb, Brenda Rose and Anthony Olson each had a run. Connor Noble pitched the entire game, allowing five hits.
In today’s day and age, data is everywhere. What can we do with it all, and how can we analyze it quickly and accurately? Ask Dr. Mark Schmidt, one of the two UBC researchers who were awarded a Sloan Fellowship this year.
The 2017 federal budget, released on March 22, contains a large section on what will be done to address housing issues in Canada. The Ubyssey is delving into how this section of the budget and others will affect housing in Vancouver.
"In an AMA on Reddit, the members of Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR) attempted to answer questions from UBC students on what the BDS referendum will look like, as well as their views on the Israel-Palestine situation."
"BDS is NOT a pro-Palestinian movement, but rather an anti-Israel movement. Instead of divesting from absolutely anything that has to do with Israel, we could be putting forward a referendum to invest in Palestinian companies."
A new meal plan has been approved to take effect in September 2017. While its development was initiated six months ago, the plan does factor in inputs from the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and a recently circulated petition.
On the March 17, UBC announced the creation of a new faculty position, in partnership with the First Nation's Health Authority (FNHA), to help improve cancer outcomes and overall wellness among First Nations and Indigenous peoples.
"As someone who has been working closely with Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights and supports BDS, but first and foremost as a student who deeply cares about justice and my fellow students’ safety, I feel compelled to respond."
You might not be able to tell from the amount of sushi bars around Vancouver, but the world’s fisheries are in danger. More than 85 per cent of them are pushed beyond their biological limit to replenish fish stock and it’s only getting worse.
I still honestly have no idea how I — a student all the way from Vancouver — managed to weasel my way in and basically get the experience of my life. A few weeks have passed now and it still feels like a dream.