Shane Atienza

A short poem written from the perspective of a commuter student as they briefly make eye contact with another commuter — a fleeting love story for the ages.

The pandemic has been rough, but, luckily, we all seem to have found comforting things to fall back on. For this Ubyssey writer, one of those things is a comforting mug of chai

Through presenting and encouraging healthy dialogue and discourse, the podcast aims to celebrate Indigenous excellence and create discussion between youth and Indigenous knowledge-holders.

It’d be safe to say that I have a thing for chai. I drink chai hot, I drink it cold. I drink it alone, or with milk (or alternatives) as a latte. I’ve pondered chai in class, on weekends and have even written poetry about the drink (twice).

Since most of us are now back on campus for in-person instruction, many of us are in the process of having to readjust to the monotony of long transit rides to campus, whether your starting destination is a stone throw away on Dunbar Street or the distant shores of New Westminster, Richmond and beyond. With all that dead time, why not get into a few podcasts?

During my tenure as a podcast connoisseur™, I’ve also discovered the fascinating and immersive world of fiction podcast series and audio dramas. Sometimes reminiscent of 50s radio shows but much, much more exciting and artsy, fiction podcasts are such amazing treats for your ears and I’d highly reco…

Even before the start of the pandemic, Indigenous students have been using traditional Indigenous beadwork to enrich their lives. But since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, beadwork has become an even stronger healing art.

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While many students went along with their days without a care in the world about this news or shared memes mocking the Queen’s demise, I continued through my day with quiet melancholy.

Dispelling the big myth about the arts degree and highlighting its importance in a changing world.