COVID-19

By Henri B Ngimbis Since the eruption of COVID-19 in Jan. 2020 in B.C., measures such as gathering restriction and social isolation have made it harder for students to be social at that period of the year when Canadians often celebrate…

By Tyson Burrows Doing their own hair and makeup. Changing scripts on the fly so that scenes would be filmed outside. Decorated in facemasks between shots. Langara’s film arts students had no idea what they were in for when classes…

By Meg McLachlan While the recent restrictions are a good start, more needs to be done to stop the fast increase in confirmed cases. After shattering record numbers over the weekend, British Columbia’s latest COVID-19 restrictions are…

By Ryan Ng The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced on how some students feel about public transit. Despite the measures and protocols put in place by TransLink to make transit safer, many students prefer not to use transit due to safety…

By Norman Galimski Some Langara students are unhappy that tuition has remained the same even though a large majority of classes are now being taught online this semester. Like most other post-secondary institutions in B.C., Langara…

By Caroline Egan Students are struggling to adapt as Langara College has moved to online classes in most programs to help limit contact during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working all day in front of a computer screen, often at home where…

By Joe Ayres Students are raising concerns over what they say is a lack of mental health support from the New Westminster School District during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four out of the district’s 12 schools have had COVID-19 exposures…

By Jacob Hoheisel With public gatherings being shut-down due to social distancing measures and public health concerns, some artists have turned to livestreaming free performances to their audiences. Theatre and music venues around the…

By Jessica A. Froud and Steven Chang When consumers see others clearing store shelves, there is a natural human fear response to try and regain control by stocking up your own supplies, according to a Langara psychology instructor. Yet…

By Kristen Holliday Metro Vancouverites — showing foresight and pluck — organized volunteer groups through WeChat to help their neighbours through a time of widespread self-isolation and anxiety, according to group members. …