Print Issue #2 Out Now! - October 30 Phoenix Newsletter

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The Phoenix News
October 30, 2024

Issue #2 of The Phoenix News has arrived!

Stop by our newsstands in the Commons, UNC, and Arts building to grab a copy of our latest print issue.

Catch up on the latest Phoenix articles!

Science and Technology

UBCO Students Pioneering Space Laser Communications: Engineering Capstone Highlights

StratoLaser, a student capstone group, is launching an experiment to study how we can transmit data in space to satellites using optical lasers.

by Yosamin Esanullah (photo by Sabhya Arora)

Bouldering Through the Blues: My Tool Against Seasonal Depression and Anxiety

When the stress of school weighs you down, literally climb your way out of it.

by Yosamin Esanullah (illustration by Francisco Elizarraras)

Opinions

A Discussion on Robert Moses and Suburban Sprawl

If you walk for ten minutes from your home, will you find all that you need within that short walk's distance? Or do you find yourself only deeper in the labyrinth, surrounded by still more soulless suburban housing?

by Quinlin Osadczuk (illustration by Francisco Elizarraras)

Commonplace Books, Mental Health, and Engaging with Self-Identity

For me, the particular joy of a commonplace book is the pure creative freedom. Whether it is poetry, to-do lists, sketches, or song lyrics, my commonplace book is a unique reflection of my identity and mental health in some of its rawest forms.

by Avery Cummins (illustration by Francisco Elizarraras)

Arts & Culture

My Face Fell Off: Self-Expression in Art

Self-expression in art has been around for as long as art has. We have always had the desire to connect and understand the complex feelings that each of us have. In the modern age, where the self is more the focus than ever, is self-expression still the path to take?

by Wendell Zylstra (illustration by Francisco Elizarraras)

BEWARE: Must-Watch Movies for The Halloween Season

Halloween may be my favourite time of year… right in the thick of fall and the perfect time for snuggling up and putting on a good halloween movie.

by Wendell Zylstra (photo provided by Unsplash)

Not Another True Crime Podcast — Episode 2 of The Phoenix Files is up now on Youtube!

We all love a bit of true crime, but where do we draw the line between intrigue and obsession? This week, our hosts are back to discuss all things true crime. From the ethical dilemmas and the psychological effects it has on its consumers, this episode is sure to reveal some haunting truths about you and your favourite documentaries.

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