The Ubyssey

The Ubyssey The Ubyssey has been UBC’s student newspaper since 1918, independent since 1995. Published bi-weekly in print and daily online, we cover what matters most to UBC students.

Over the past few weeks, our new Editorial Board contacted every candidate, held interviews, attended debates and studied platforms before deliberating among themselves who The Ubyssey will endorse.

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Student referendum calls on AMS to push university to cut ties with ‘apartheid’ supporting universities On this year’s ballot, students will be voting on a referendum that — if approved — will require the AMS to call on the university to cut ties with Israeli institutions organizers say uphold apartheid...

On this year’s ballot, students will be voting on a referendum that — if approved — will require the AMS to call on the university to cut ties with Israeli institutions organizers say uphold apartheid.

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Fee referendum ‘no’ committee suspended for campaign violations Following comments to The Ubyssey calling the AMS “worse than Epstein,” the Student Affordability Coalition (SAC) has been suspended — twice — by the AMS Elections Committee.

Following comments to The Ubyssey calling the AMS “worse than Epstein,” the Student Affordability Coalition (SAC) has been suspended — twice — by the AMS Elections Committee.

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Mona Berlitz is making an impact — even from the sidelines When UBC’s all-star forward, Mona Berlitz, tore her ACL in a preseason exhibition contest in her home country, Germany, her fourth season was cut short before it had even begun. But now, even while re...

When UBC’s all-star forward, Mona Berlitz, tore her ACL in a preseason exhibition contest in her home country, Germany, her fourth season was cut short before it had even begun. But now, even while recovering, she’s discovered how to be there for her team.

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AMS Elections 2026 Your 2026 AMS Elections dashboard

Want to read up on everything you missed during yesterday’s AMS Council debate? Check out our website to find a detailed breakdown of yesterday’s event!

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Subpar fourth quarter sinks ‘Birds in Canada West final This postseason, UBC has performed exceptionally well in the clutch. They’ve pulled through late against Alberta and Regina. Heading into the fourth quarter against Calgary tied, they should have been...

This postseason, UBC has performed exceptionally well in the clutch. They’ve pulled through late against Alberta and Regina. Heading into the fourth quarter against Calgary tied, they should have been comfortable. They were not.

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LIVE: 2026 AMS Elections Debate YouTube video by The Ubyssey

Live updates for 2026 AMS Elections debate!

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Learning from Game 1, ‘Birds sweep Cascades to advance While UBC’s Game 1 win against the UFV Cascades was convincing, taking out their cross-town rival in four sets, there was room for improvement. In Game 2, they were much more complete, settling into t...

While UBC’s Game 1 win against the UFV Cascades was convincing, taking out their crosstown rival in four sets, there was room for improvement. In Game 2, they were much more complete, settling into the game and eliminating those playoff jitters.

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Tension inside AMS on uncertain future of VP student life office In the midst of the 2026 AMS Elections, no one is running for the VP student life (VPSL) position; AMS President Riley Huntley said the absence of candidates is due to the newness of the role and lack...

In the midst of the 2026 AMS Elections, no one is running for the VP student life (VPSL) position; AMS President Riley Huntley said the absence of candidates is due to the newness of the role and lack of targeted marketing.

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Sulong and Kababayan host Swagapino contest for food security In support of their Food is for Everyone campaign, which seeks to reinstate UBC staff access to the AMS Food Bank, Sulong UBC and UBC Kababayan organized a Swagapino contest outside the Nest on Feb. 2...

In support of their Food is for Everyone campaign, which seeks to reinstate UBC staff access to the AMS Food Bank, Sulong UBC and UBC Kababayan organized a Swagapino contest outside the Nest on Feb. 24.

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As US and Israel hit Iran, some Iranian students are celebrating potential regime change Students have called for the downfall of the Islamic Republic at rallies for months. Now with Israel and the United States bombing the country, some have rejoiced at the attacks.

Students have called for the downfall of the Islamic Republic at rallies for months. Now with Israel and the United States bombing the country, some have rejoiced at the attacks.

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Comeback attempt falls short as Maier’s save dooms the ‘Birds in Game 1 In their first game back in action after 20 days off, the T-Birds, perhaps understandably, took a while to get going in Game 1 of their semifinal series against Saskatchewan. After going down 3–0, the...

In their first game back in action after 20 days off, the T-Birds, perhaps understandably, took a while to get going in Game 1 of their semifinal series against Saskatchewan.

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Depth scoring comes through in 4–0 shutout of Spartans With a 20-day hiatus since their last test on the ice, it wouldn’t have been surprising if Women’s Hockey needed a period or two to gel. Instead, they scored early and often, with four different playe...

With a 20-day hiatus since their last test on the ice, it wouldn’t have been surprising if Women’s Hockey needed a period or two to gel. Instead, they scored early and often, with four different players getting a tally.

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Powers that Be: The NDP has no vision for this province Their budget showed their politics lack the boldness we need.

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"This pseudo-austerity budget does not even have that going for it — it’s as if it were strategically assembled to annoy literally every British Columbian," writes Politics Columnist Maya Tommasi.

Much ado about the UBC Undergraduate Shakespeare Conference The second annual UBC Undergraduate Shakespeare Conference (USC) took place last week, featuring seven presenters from Canadian universities.

The second annual UBC Undergraduate Shakespeare Conference (USC) took place last week, featuring seven presenters from Canadian universities.

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Semi-biohazardous spaces earn big on Airbnb An average double room in the Totem Park residence is listed at $100 per night as of Feb. 21 and in some cases, only one student in the shared space decides to rent out their room. Most listings with ...

This, however, is not another capitalizing-on-daddy’s-assets-for-a-little-extra-drinking-money-scheme. Instead, these listings are calculated, strategic financial moves by students trying to afford textbooks.

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'It’s really heartbreaking': Men’s Hockey’s season comes to a disappointing end After a slow start doomed them in Friday’s series opener, things were looking better for the T-Birds after scoring two minutes in against Saskatchewan in Game 2. Then, they collapsed, ending their sea...

After a slow start doomed them in Friday’s series opener, things were looking better for the T-Birds after scoring two minutes in against Saskatchewan in Game 2. Then, they collapsed.

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Student vigil marks fourth anniversary of Ukraine war As Ukrainians commemorate the war dead, many remain hopeful that peace will prevail and a free Ukraine will follow despite widespread destruction from combat operations.

As Ukrainians commemorate the war dead, many remain hopeful that peace will prevail and a free Ukraine will follow despite widespread destruction from combat operations.

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AMS budget slides into a deficit as businesses suffer Almost all of the student union’s food and beverage outlets have reported below target sales in the first half of the fiscal year. As a consequence, the reforecasted 2025-26 budget projected over $450...

Almost all of the student union’s food and beverage outlets have reported below target sales in the first half of the fiscal year.

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After mid-match stumble, UBC regains control to secure Game 1 in quarterfinals Through two sets, some level of panic had to be setting in for the T-Birds. Coming in heavily favoured, they had split their first two sets against the UFV Cascades, and had been outplayed. But then, ...

Through two sets, some level of panic had to be setting in for the T-Birds. Coming in heavily favoured, they had split their first two sets against the UFV Cascades, and had been outplayed.

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‘Birds clutch again, secure second-straight last-minute win to advance to Canada West finals For head coach Dave Taylor, it had to be a strange feeling. After 32 years with the Regina Cougars — 19 of them as a head coach — he was on the other sideline, coaching UBC in a playoff game. In the e...

For head coach Dave Taylor, it had to be a strange feeling. After 32 years with the Regina Cougars — 19 of them as a head coach — he was on the other sideline, coaching UBC in a playoff game. In the end, the ‘Birds came out on top.

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At Theatre Under the Wire, local troupes act on the clock A set of two shows co-organized by five local production companies including the Vancouver Fringe, the event challenged 10 acting companies to write, produce and stage a 15-minute play over the course...

A set of two shows co-organized by five local production companies including the Vancouver Fringe, the event challenged 10 acting companies to write, produce and stage a 15-minute play over the course of 48 hours based on a set of prompts provided to them.

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Dhadda’s career game keeps T-Birds alive in overtime playoff classic In a game that UBC trailed by as many as 16 points, the T-Birds’ playoff hopes were on life support. Then, down by seven in the final two minutes, guards Raj Dhadda and Holt Tomie got hot.

In a game that UBC trailed by as many as 16 points, the T-Birds’ playoff hopes were on life support. Then, down by seven in the final two minutes, guards Raj Dhadda and Holt Tomie got hot.

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AMS backs referendum calling for UBC to cut ties to Israeli institutions AMS Council heard from speakers for and against a referendum question that called for the student union's support in ending UBC's academic relationships with Israeli institutions. After nearly two hou...

AMS Council heard from speakers for and against a referendum question that called for the student union's support in ending UBC's academic relationships with Israeli institutions.

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How UBC researchers are using MRI techniques to improve neonatal care Preterm infants rely on respiratory support to survive, but the same life-saving ventilation can also put their developing brains at risk. Researchers at UBC and the BC Children’s Hospital Research In...

Preterm infants rely on respiratory support to survive, but the same life-saving ventilation can also put their developing brains at risk.

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Sassy Sage: Drink all the time, study occasionally Moving on to your inquiry, humble advice-seeker. There is nothing else I would rather be doing while my professors keep adding assignments that aren’t on the syllabus to their Canvas pages, than conju...

Someone has to help the youth towards not using ChatGPT for life advice, and for some reason, I was nominated for this momentous achievement. I don’t know who to thank or threaten.

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UBC Opera’s Candide is a satire for every era A political satire boldly ridiculing religion and questioning optimism, Candide became the 11th most performed opera in the world in 2018. The 1988 Scottish Opera version performed by UBC Opera on Feb...

A political satire boldly ridiculing religion and questioning optimism, Candide became the 11th most performed opera in the world in 2018. The 1988 Scottish Opera version performed by UBC Opera on Feb. 5-8 was bold, explicit and confidently satirical.

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The United States’ intervention in Venezuela and its implications for Canada In a statement following the United States’ intervention, Prime Minister Mark Carney affirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful, Venezuelan-led transition while calling on all parties to respect interna...

In a statement following the United States’ intervention, Prime Minister Mark Carney affirmed Canada’s support for a peaceful, Venezuelan-led transition while calling on all parties to respect international law. Yet the potential implications for Canada are significant.

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Weekes steals quarterfinal win for the T-Birds, beating the Pandas in a thriller With 30 seconds left in UBC’s first win-or-go-home game of the year, the underdog Alberta Pandas were within a shot — and had the ball. But off an incredible defensive play, star ‘Birds guard Olivia W...

With 30 seconds left in UBC’s first win-or-go-home game of the year, the underdog Alberta Pandas were within a shot — and had the ball. But off an incredible defensive play, star ‘Birds guard Olivia Weekes stole the inbound, keeping UBC’s playoff hopes alive.

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At Numbers Cabaret, performance is resistance Numbers took up residency on Davie Street in 1980, becoming the oldest continually-operating gay-owned business in the West End. For most of its tenure, it acted as an underground space for people try...

Numbers took up residency on Davie Street in 1980, becoming the oldest continually-operating gay-owned business in the West End. For most of its tenure, it acted as an underground space for people trying not to be associated with the taboo of their identity.

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