A Note on Remembrance Day
Certain aspects of Remembrance Day make me uncomfortable, and I don’t think I’m alone in this. The white poppy (sometimes called the peace poppy) is worn as an alternative to the red poppy, and is meant to ensure that remembering past conflicts doesn’t involve glorifying or simplifying war. Traditional Remembrance Day ceremonies honour the victims […]
Consultation on whose terms? An Inside Look at the Residence Fee Conversation
Note: I would like to clarify that these views are my own and I am not speaking on behalf of RHA Student Housing and Hospitality Services (SHHS), the organization responsible for providing that housing, is supposed to be committed to supporting access to residence. However, the 20% fee increases proposed earlier this month suggest otherwise. […]
4 Talon-Approved Events: November 10-17
Note: we couldn’t choose only 3 events this week! 1. SFU says NO to the Pipelines The Talon would like to show solidarity with the land defenders of Lheklhukxayte on Burnaby Mountain who are resisting resource extraction and pipeline expansion from Kinder Morgan. Please join SFPIRG and many confirmed speakers for a peaceful rally this Thursday, […]
When it comes to policy and council record, Vision and the NPA agree on practically everything
“Forget the issues, our politicians are now brands,” BC Business Magazine (November 2014) p. 58 This election season, Vision Vancouver and the Non Partisan Association (NPA) are putting forward wedge issues to give the appearance of a conflict about policies. But, as Frances Bula suggested in her recent article for BC Business (pictured above), it’s […]
Social Justice Synonyms #7: “That’s So Gay” & “No Homo”
Welcome to another segment of Social Justice Synonyms, a column at The Talon that works to foster the unlearning of oppressive words in our everyday language by explaining why they are harmful and providing inclusive alternatives. For more insight, check out our past segments: intro/crazy, man up, classy & poor, retarded, reverse racism, and slut. […]
Meet the Editors: Evelyn Cranston
Evelyn Cranston was an editor and collective member for The Talon UBC‘s first year, from 2014 to 2015. She designed The Talon‘s print edition, which is available to view online here.
3 Talon-approved Events: November 3–10
1. March and Protest Against the Managers of Homelessness Social Housing Alliance BC is organizing a march to protest against the national Conference on Ending Homelessness and “government policies and NGO industries that manage homeless, low-income, and Indigenous people without challenging or disrupting the systems and social conditions that cause homelessness and poverty.” $650 (or $400 […]
Place, Memory, and the 2008 GSS Handbook
In 2008, the release of the annual UBC Graduate Student Society Handbook caused a big stir. Usually a quite ordinary student resource (intended to be used as an agenda and a basic guide to campus resources), the editors of the 2008 GSS Handbook turned it into a primer for resistance, complete with a thorough history […]
Jewishness in the age of Protective Edge
Trigger warning: graphic violence in the indented quotation that follows Every floor was covered with wounded patients. We were treating the injured in dental chairs, doing surgery on the ground, doing anything we could to save people.” In normal times, Kuwaiti Hospital serves two or three cases a day, usually older women. “Our colleagues weren’t […]
