By Jaimie Arrigo & Cece Fajardo In the past decade, it has become prevalent that British Columbia has been experiencing a social crisis with houselessness. Vancouver currently stands at the third…

By Matthew Yung Homophobia is taught; the things we teach our children are the things they believe in the future. I wrote this poem with how I was raised in mind.…

By Lynna Si The neon tail of highlighter makes another streak across the paper, spotlighting the key words. With a swish, the paper flips to the next page. And I stopped…

By Micah Yabut & Olivia Hood Although it may not be as visible in Richmond and Vancouver, many youths in our community live in poverty. Studies have shown that as of…

By Eliana Barbosa CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of racism, ableism, and offensive language There are a multitude of derogatory words that have been used by people to oppress and harm others throughout…

By Matthew Ison Depression. Although for most, depression may be a touchy and unwanted topic, depression is a real disorder that affects millions every year. And not only the person suffering…

By Alyssa Wong, Anika Ng and Sarassa Katayama Reflection Throughout our process of writing this blog, each of us were able to reflect on the healthy habits we personally use in…

By Sayide Ahemode Loved and hated, exercise is essential to human beings in more ways than one. For many, it serves as an outlet to gain confidence, become physically healthier, and…

By Mary Ortega [Writer’s Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that I do not identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community or a person with a disability. The following information is only a…