The Ubyssey

Textiles on trial at the Slow Fashion Lab Exhibition

Veronika Kapitanchuk and Selina Hay — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:16 +0000

Veronika Kapitanchuk / The Ubyssey

The Slow Fashion Lab Exhibition showcases the work of designers, researchers and multimedia artists who tackle questions of waste management, sustainability and textile construction, prompting viewers to consider a central theme — how can we prioritize slowness and sustainability when creating clothing?

Faltering in crunch time, T-Birds swept out of nationals by Spartans

Akmal Zulkifli and Sofia Campanholo — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:14 +0000

Courtesy Trinity Western Spartans

After these in-province rivals had battled to the final point of the fifth set in their last two meetings, it felt like a given that this game, on the national stage, would also go the distance. Instead, Trinity Western swept the T-Birds, taking advantage of UBC’s inability to convert late in all three sets.

REESE'S University in 2026?!

Raul del Rosario and Gabby Ranu — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:19 +0000

Raul del Rosario / The Ubyssey

It wasn’t long before I received a gold envelope in the mail with Dr. Reese’s encouraging words printed across it: “There is no limit to what you can do with chocolate.” Ripping it open, I gasped, finding Dr. Reese’s invitation to tour the world-renowned REESE’S U.

Brazilian Student Association hosts Carnaval at the Pit

Raul del Rosario and Mihika Mishra — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:17 +0000

Raul del Rosario / The Ubyssey

When I descended the stairs in the Nest on the night of the UBC Brazilian Students Association’s (BRASA) Carnaval party at the Pit, I was greeted by Isabel Lara Roque and Julia Sawyer, co-presidents of the UBC Brazilian Students Association. They said maintaining the Carnaval spirit outside of Brazil is central to their mission.

The Fugitives fill St. James Community Square with nostalgia and fireflies

Sidney Shaw and Jack Paransky — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:15 +0000

Sidney Shaw / The Ubyssey

The Fugitives are one of the best bands I have ever seen. When I saw they were performing with the RFC, I jumped at the chance to get a ticket.

The Oscars still matter

Fiona Pulchny — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:13:40 +0000

Like it or not, the Awards remain highly influential in the film industry and in what, who, and how we watch.

Rhodes’ goal seals fourth Canada West title in last five years

Luiza Teixeira and Thomas Favelle — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:13:38 +0000

Navya Chadha / The Ubyssey

It was a fitting end to their Canada West campaign. After a season where the ‘Birds won the most games in conference history with a lineup that featured Canada West’s top player, defender and coach, they took home the conference title as well, sweeping Manitoba in a tight 1–0 contest.

Dylan Evans wins AMS presidential race

Oliver Matisz and Sidney Shaw — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:43:01 +0000

Sidney Shaw / The Ubyssey

Dylan Evans is your next AMS president.

Students pass three out of four referendum items

Amy Sheardown — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:43:00 +0000

Zubair Hirji / The Ubyssey

All referendums — with the exception of the clubs services fee — passed during this year’s AMS elections.

Jaiya Panchi wins VP AUA race

Jeff Lee and Guntas Kaur — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:42:59 +0000

Guntas Kaur / The Ubyssey

Jaiya Panchi is your next VP academic & university affairs.