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“With the cost of cable, I heavily rely on streaming websites like Netflix and YouTube to get my fix of shows. I have no complaints about the selection on Netflix, as there are many shows that I haven’t seen or would love to watch again. The downfall lies in the notifications received when attempting to binge-watch.

Recently, the wait time to see a counselor at UFV was up to four weeks, and the community’s wait times mirror this. According to the Vancouver Courier, some individuals wait up to six months for treatment — and this is the norm.

However, UFV’s counseling centre has taken steps to remedy this gap. Priscilla Ang, clinical counselor and department head of UFV’s counseling services centre says that, with the addition of two new counselors — 40 more available appointments per week — the wait time for counseling services at UFV has been cut down significantly.

Websites to visit while waiting for therapy: www.betterhelp.com (general mental health – paid membership) www.heretohelp.bc.ca (general mental health – paid membership) www.7cupsoftea.com (general mental health) www.anxietybc.ca (anxiety) www.headsupguys.org (depression) www.keltyeatingdisorders.ca (EDs) www.crisiscentre.bc.ca (suicide)

“I started watching The Circle because I thought it would be bad and cheesy in a fun way. And while it certainly was cheesy, I binge-watched all 18 episodes without a trace of ironic detachment, because it actually turned out to be a genuinely compelling show. The Circle hasn’t been talked about too much on this side of the Atlantic, but it was surprise hit in the U.K. for the three weeks it ran (six episodes per week) through September and October — a big enough hit that Netflix bought the rights to make three international adaptations, including an American one.”

This week, B.C. announced, according to the CBC, that B.C. will be spending $1.9 billion to fund the building of 4,900 low-income rental units in 42 locations over the next three years. Each building will include a range of units and prices, ranging from middle-income families to low-wage workers. This is, of course, to attempt to combat the housing market crisis.

“I am a child. Any time I eat something, part of the food inevitably ends up on my hands, which then transfers to my clothes, my keyboard, my phone. I open my laptop up and there’s a new food stain. When did it get there? And what is it? I certainly don’t have the answers.

There was a period of time where I ate peanut butter and Nutella straight from the jar. Well, not straight from the jar. I used a knife. Regardless, I ate a lot of peanut butter and a lot of Nutella, and even though a knife was used, I still managed to get it on my knuckles and fingers. It got to the point where I was surprised if it wasn’t there.

“For the longest time, Jilian Medford’s appeal as / with Ian Sweet (first a solo project, then a band, now a solo project once again) was, to me, epitomized in 'Cactus Couch,' the fifth song off 2016’s Shapeshifter. On it, watery overdriven guitars and reverb-soaked cymbals crash as Medford weaves in and out of a melody that’s at once bittersweet and intensely playful. Lyrics are either cooed out, or delivered in squeaks. It all amounts to a record that’s unlike any other. Shapeshifter is full of dissonance, but couched inside it are such fun hooks; it’s optimistic and bright, but unnerving and anxious at the same time — like a Benadryl fever dream.”

Several dozen students decked out in white clothing and glow paint attended UFV’s latest fitness event, a yoga rave, last Thursday. The evening event, hosted by UFV Campus Recreation, built on last year’s “glowga” session, adding electronic music by local Mission DJ Elixis to the blacklight-lit gymnasium and glow sticks.

I entered UFV’s yoga rave with a spoonful of skepticism. Admittedly, I had never participated in a group yoga session, but I had participated in raves and knew the energy generally associated with them.

“I have an ugly dog. Not only is Brutis a pug-chihuahua mix — a hilarious combination in every instance I’ve ever seen — but he has a snaggletooth his upper lip usually catches on, sad bulgy eyes, and a mouth that resembles a very frowny fish. His general appearance is that of a disgruntled old man. And personally, I think he’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. In fact, I go out of my way every day to coo at him about how cute he is, much to the exasperation of my dad, who usually pipes up with an (admittedly accurate) high-pitched impression of my dog voice.

But I’m not the only one that thinks he’s cute! Several of my friends are avid members of the Brutis fanclub. They often joke that they’re only friends with me for my dog and honestly, I kind of believe them. There’s something about his unique looks, his squished face, and his strange mix of ugly and utterly adorable that reaches out to people. Brutis is a testament that ugly-cute beats out regular cute any day — in my book, anyway. If people resemble their dogs, I’m perfectly happy representing this horrendously cute oddball.” -Nadia Tudhope

The Saudi Arabia arms sale has been a hotly debated topic in the news lately. It has put a spotlight on our government, and the people want some answers. The deal came into the spotlight due to the recent murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a staunch critic of the Saudi Arabian government. The gruesome murder itself had people questioning Canada’s relationship with Saudi Arabia, but also brought out the critics of our ties with the Saudis and the arms deal. 

“In previous trips to nail salons I have personally avoided getting fake nails, and instead favoured the simple gel manicure. That way, I could continue using my hands and fingers as normal for daily tasks. This week however, for the first time in my life, my mother and sister managed to convince me to be brave and try something new. So, having been challenged, I walked into a nail salon confident and ready for a new adventure. I have never been so naive.

Who ever thought it would be a good idea to make unrealistically long nails fashionable? I can barely type, text, or even zip up my pants!

The real problem is that despite my impairments, I can’t stop staring at my hands. They’re just so darned pretty. Having essentially glued-on insta-claws can have its perks, such as finally being able to scratch that one spot on my back I couldn’t quite reach before. Thus, as a result of their insignificant and minor benefits, I can’t even bring myself to get them removed.

I have a term paper to type up this week. What have I done to myself? ” -Cassie de Jong

Most Canadian citizens recognize the relevance of the Queen through symbolic means such as the Oath of Citizenship and portraits of the Queen on our currency. But many people, including federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, don’t understand the broader relevance of Canada’s ties to the British monarchy. Although the Queen has a special role in the structure of Canada’s political system, she rarely interferes in the governance of the country. In fact, the Queen only visits Canada around once every three years, and this event is usually ceremonial. This is because Canada is regarded as a constitutional monarchy, which means that the monarch delegates her powers to the nation’s elected politicians. Consequently, one may ask, where does the Queen fit into the governance of Canada?

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