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November has blown in with a storm, and carried alongside it, the end of the semester inches closer. In this time of midterms, shielding ourselves from the rain as we run from our cars to our classes, and drinking too much coffee, we bring issue 32.11 of The Cascade* — hopefully as an informative and restful distraction from mid-semester stress.
If you’re looking for ways to cozy up and take a break from all the hubbub — or, let’s be real, postpone starting those end of semester assignments — why not take a look at Campus Fashion on p. 16 to see some winter staples for the colder months. Or maybe you’re looking to read about sports; we have a number of entertaining articles, from the Cascades kicking butt at volleyball and basketball on p. 10-11, to a Q&A with Mateo Brazinha, forward on UFV’s men’s soccer team, on p. 10.
Then, on p. 12-15, we have a beautiful photo feature on Moroccan culture sure to fire up your senses. You’ll find everything from alluring architecture, to beautiful beaches, to divine-sounding cuisine. After reading this one, I spent a good 10 minutes looking up photos and recipes of Moroccan cuisine; I know what I’ll be searching for in the next few weeks.
Or maybe you’re here to hear students report on all things UFV. If that’s the case, we have an overview of S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery’s newest exhibition, Portals into Nature, on p. 17, a spotlight on UFV Hub Club on p. 18, and a UFV Speaks on p. 16, all about students’ feelings on having children.
On the holiday side of things, we’re balancing between two festive times of year: Halloween and Christmas. On the spooky side, we have a Tech Talk on the science of fear on p. 8, along with a Book Talk on Jac Jemc, writer of all things nightmare fuel on p. 23. Sliding over to the Christmas side of things, p. 8 sees an overview of overconsumption during the holidays, and how we can individually do our part to reduce waste (and, by proxy, lower stress). And before you say anything: it may only be early November, but it’s never too early to talk about reducing our ecological footprint!
Wherever you’re reading from, we hope you’re staying warm and dry — preferably watching the November storms from the comfort of your home or a coffee shop.Â
P.S. Do you have thoughts on this issue, or want to contribute your own words? Send an email to managing@ufvcascade.ca — we’d love to hear from you.
