The story being told is set in 1963, during an era of overt sexism, racism and misogyny, but also one with an underlying force of great change. Despite its era-specific narrative structure, Dogfight tackles a host of very contemporary social issues.
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“He is brought to the Spirit House by his uncle, who supports him as he lies across an upturned canoe whilst a village leader uses a razor blade to cut a design on his back that emulates the marks of a crocodile."
Home Fire Burning is an excellent play that instills a sense of nostalgia and imagination that can be shared by the audience. Elric seamlessly wove three stories into her play and cleverly demonstrated her talent for exposition and writing.
When it comes to addressing bullying at younger ages, the main focus is usually on its aftermath and its victims. For Hamza Ahmed, what is also just as important is tackling the problem at its very core with his own organization, How to Be a Bully.
The conference’s primary organizer is Stephanie Dreier, whose research examines the link between fairy tales and fantasy. Both genres share a common legacy in educating new generations about the values and traditions of a particular society.
Some pieces, like Terezakis and Lee's tackle topical issues, and some are focused more on lyrical or poetic form. Usually the Chan Centre showcases big names from all around the world, but this series will have a greater sense of city pride.
The signature evening performance took place on March 5, showcasing dance performances of Git Hoan (people of the Salmon), Yisya’winuxw (Kwakwaka’wakw dancers), Kwhlii Gibaygum (Nisga’a traditional performers) and the dancers of Damelahamid.
UBC has many secrets — a vibrant underbelly. Like study spots where nobody goes or seeing a life-changing movie via the Norm, the UBC Rappers Without Borders club is like the hidden smile in the Mona Lisa that is our university.
For example, there was a whole song and dance about if a character was Gay or European. Labels like this are a bit tongue-in-cheek to blatantly it point out, but the fact that is that it is simultaneously hilarious and uncomfortable for the audience.
“It was so easy to hate Shayar for what he does, [but I wanted] to make him, in some ways, relatable and pitied. The tale is really one of redemption for him and it’s about [the] ingenuity and love that Scheherezade brings into his life."
Cubukgil sees himself as a revolutionary and his app as a catalyst to major economic change. The development of this app arose from his own struggle with the inefficiencies of what he sees as a currently outdated market.
And although Dal isn’t around, his legacy of musical brilliance will be kept alive when the Dal Richards Orchestra — which for so long has had a love affair with the UBC Opera Ensemble — joins UBC at the ball once again this year.
That student can take the card to the participating cafes and receive a hot beverage in a reusable travel mug. The student can take the mug to go and within three days, return the mug to any of the cafes where they will wash it for you.
Girard said that the piece, entitled La Parisienne, was originally intended to be the symphony's tribute to Paris. It was a fitting performance with an emotional range that explored both the energy and melancholy of the city with a deft hand.
Packing a lunch is great — it saves money and provides a plethora of lunch options… until you run out of ideas, that is. I’ve compiled a list of lunch ideas from my own habits to prevent you from getting stuck in a rut.