UBC School of Journalism Graduate Student
The Pitfalls of Canadian Pot Pardons
After the legalisation of weed everyone was led to believe their cannabis charges would be removed and they could resume their lives without the burden of a criminal record. Turns out that’s only for the privileged few.”
Draw My Student Life with Jake Guy
Jake Guy is not your typical UBC Psychology student. By day, he’s prepping for his next class. By night, he’s prepping for his next big audition. In an episode of “Draw My Student Life,” Jake offers some insight on his first-year experience at UBC. Listen to what he had to say about UBC Psychology shaping his outlook on life and his future acting career.
What Happened to Vancouver’s Black Neighbourhoods?
“Hi. Excuse me.”
As I sat on a blanket on Second Beach watching the sunset, two complete strangers were trying desperately to grab my attention.
New study paves way for how we communicate climate change information
In a world where political divides are growing wider, a new UBC Psychology study seeks to encourage climate change action amongst both liberals and conservatives.
Dr. Janet Werker is one of eight researchers in interdisciplinary Opera Project
A new multi-faculty project holds the key to understanding how opera shapes learning and cognition.
This year’s Psychfest channelled hippie style and a Woodstock vibe
Groovy moods and psychedelic vibes ruled the cosmos on Friday, May 3, 2019, as the Department of Psychology celebrated their annual Psychfest.
UBC psychology professor delivers a TED Talk on the nuances of achieving happiness
In a world where happiness seems to be the most elusive ideal, UBC social psychologist Elizabeth Dunn studies the secrets to achieving it.
Canada’s newest Vanier scholars includes two of UBC’s own psychology students
UBC Psychology graduate students, Ryan Dwyer and Alexander Terpstra, have received the prestigious 2019 Vanier Canada Graduate Fellowship.
New study investigates influence of Tylenol on mind wandering
A new study on the effects of Tylenol has big implications on task-related attention.
The paper, which was published in the Frontiers of Neuroscience, claims that Tylenol can affect a person’s ability to concentrate.
Shawn Mendes reminds Vancouverites that they still have their youth
Shawn Mendes rocked out to a packed concert at Rogers Arena on Friday. The night started off with Mendes’ band playing an instrumental introduction. Within seconds, the stage opened up, Mendes slowly ascended the stairs and immediately began to play “Lost in Japan.”
The Family-Owned Store that Helps Transgender Customers Find the Perfect Fit
A large warehouse sits next to the banks of the Fraser River in Delta, and it’s as grey and ordinary as the others surrounding it. Behind its front door is a melee of bright lights, piles of boxes, a small crew and a model. All is ready for today’s photoshoot. After some last moments of preparation, the model walks onto the set and disrobes to reveal two double-D breasts. She stands confidently in front of the camera. Those breasts, however, are not hers. In fact, they’re detachable.
“Pathways” delivers evocative performance with questionable intensity
“Pathways” is the latest work from the acclaimed choreographer, Noam Gagnon. Vision Impure, Gagnon’s dance company, performed the piece for four nights (Mar. 20-23) at the Vancouver International Dance Festival.
Vancouver stores make effort to include all genders
Three mannequins stand in the front window at JQ Clothing on Commercial Drive. Two of them are clearly female while one is male and wearing a polka dot dress. Shop owner Corina Peterson is responsible for this idea. She’s trying to be inclusive, one dress at at time, because she wants people in the beginning stages of gender transition to feel welcome in her store.
Ms. Lauryn Hill leaves Vancouver both happy and a little disappointed
On Friday (Sept. 14), Ms. Lauryn Hill, the world renowned queen of neo-soul, returned to Vancouver for the third year in a row to perform at Deer Lake Park. Only this time, the R&B singer-songwriter came on the 20th anniversary tour of her debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
VIRAGO NATION BARES THEIR IDENTITIES
Shane Sable, one part of the fearless Indigenous burlesque group Virago Nation, grants us her opinions on colonization, feminism + sex work in a new interview in the June Discorder.