The series of interactive workshops discussed various topics such as development, the right to pollute, qualities of a transformational company and fostering sustainable development through technology.
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I went to see Improv Against Humanity, which was hosted by UBC Improv and the AMS. Based on its name, I came expecting dark humour and nihilism. Instead, I found all forms of comedy, sweet moments and even hope.
Other hilarious scenarios include convincing a guy named Jimothy to take your midterm for you, getting more friends from LAN parties than sorority parties and The Ubyssey running an article branding you a squirrel murderer.
Does the ominous meme declaring, “THEY STILL THINK I AM JUST A TOWER” indicate that the structure is something else — like perhaps a sentient alien spacecraft or a concrete beehive? Whatever the truth is, the tower appears to be benevolent.
One month into school and you’ve re-marathoned the Lord of the Rings and helped your brother move into his new apartment. But that 10-page paper you were assigned on the second day of class that's due in two days? Word count: 12.
"Sam Du Bois, culture editor at The Ubyssey, has shamed the nature of reviews at his newspaper. He has attacked the quesadilla at the Soup Market on unfounded grounds based on the price and taste of the quesadilla in question."
I think the celebration of cheese is absolutely justified, and what better way to celebrate than to eat? The answer is nothing. Eating solves all of life’s problems. Specifically, these lemon ricotta pancakes solve all of life’s problems.
Beginning his campaign trail two years early, Kevin O'Leary is coming to UBC tonight to talk about his vision for Canada. You might know him from Dragon's Den or because he is often called the Canadian version of Donald Trump.
Having a credible source for the general population to get information about skin products is the goal of UBC medical residents Dr. Yi Ariel Liu and Dr. Danny Guo, and the motivation behind their website.
An online petition is encouraging United States Senator Bernie Sanders to visit UBC as a keynote speaker. As of February 5, 2017, it only has 33 signees shy of reaching its target goal of 500 signatures.
One of Eby's goals this year is to establish a strong base of student voters. Turnout in the 18 to 24 age group was 47.9 per cent in the 2013 provincial election — the second-worst category after 25 to 34-year-olds (39.8 per cent).
"Every few weeks, your elected student government meets on a Wednesday night to talk about issues concerning the AMS. Agenda items can seem long, mysterious and confusing without the proper background."
“Not that I would have minded, but the societies I joined rarely met or only had paid events. On top of that, the flat I moved into in September was a bit of a bust socially. I felt lost in first term, but then all of a sudden I was found.”
"At the corner of Agronomy and SW Marine Drive, adjacent to the Totem Park residences, there is a small slice of wood that remains. Generation after generation, wooded areas around Point Grey have been disappearing."
UBC has opened up a new home on campus for one lucky person. It is located right by Allard Hall, is a whopping 20 square feet and has a “built-in zero-energy use fridge,” according to its post on Craigslist. Oh, and it’s an igloo.