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Should There be More Food Varieties on Campus?`

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A picture of “On Campus Food” poster at CAC. Photo Credit: Adedamola Precious Ebietomiye

Although there are food varieties on campus, some students think there should be more. Most students stay in school for an average of 5 to 6 hours. In between this time, they would definitely get hungry and might have cravings for a particular food on some occasions. These foods might not be available on campus so they would either have to go outside of school to get it which would take a considerable amount of time depending on the location of the restaurant, or order the food online which would cost money given they would be charged for delivery fee which is not a small amount to pay nowadays due to the current situation of inflation. This interview sheds light on this challenge that students face regarding that. Our guest, gmgbabyy shared with us his experience on how he was craving food that wasn’t offered in any restaurant on campus and what he had to go through to get the food. Some students also feel like the food sector in school needs more representation. More varieties of international cuisines should be introduced on campus and the school should partner with some food vendors that sell international cuisine so that way, enough food varieties are available for students on campus.

I hope you guys enjoy the blog which is posted below, feel free to leave your thoughts and opinions regarding this in the comment section! Thank you!

Social Life at TRU

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Some TRU students can be seen socializing in the picture above. Photo Credit: Adedamola Precious Ebietomiye

Campus social events are important in shaping student life and offering chances for connection, cultural interaction, and personal development on campus. These events often show the institution’s commitment to diversity but can sometimes exclude or overlook certain groups within a diverse student body. Addressing this issue requires balancing vibrant social engagement with diverse representation to ensure all students feel included and empowered. The relationship between social activities and diversity emphasizes the need for thoughtful planning and open discussions to foster cultural awareness and inclusivity across campus. This podcast sheds light on the social life of TRU students and what can be done to improve the social life on campus. We talk about issues that affect the social life of TRU students such as diversity, social events hosted by TRU and its publicity, international students’ association with domestic students, Kamloops and its nightlife, living off campus vs living on campus and how that affects students socializing with each other. The podcast also speaks on personal experiences with some of the topics listed above especially regarding the representation of diversity in school events and lastly, the efforts the university could make to have a lasting impact on the social life of students.

Below is the podcast, I hope you enjoy it guys! Feel free to leave your thoughts and contributions in the comment section. Thank you!

Car Owners on Campus: Should They Pay for Bus Passes Too?

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Students at TRU Campus Way/Wolfpack Road waiting for the bus.
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“Should students who own cars really have to pay for the bus pass?” This was the question Abulrasaq Adigun asked while I was interviewing him. In my opinion the answer is no. As students, we should have the option of opting from paying for the bus pass and instead use that for the parking pass instead. According to Abdul, the school charges $300 for a parking pass per semester. This is really expensive considering the fact that students who own cars still have to pay for a bus pass they most likely won’t make use of. This is an unnecessary cost for students who own cars. Even if the fee for the parking pass per semester cannot be reduced, students who own cars should have the option of opting out of paying for bus pass per semester.

Picture of one of the parking lots at TRU.
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During the interview, Abdul stated that he has to pay $60, a monthly fee for a general parking pass. This amount is a little bit close to what students pay for a bus pass which is $66 per semester. Even with this, Abdul is limited to where he parks. Most times, the parking lot is already filled up by the time Abdul gets to school for his classes. He will then have to use the visitor’s parking lot which costs about $1.30 per hour. Abdul can only park there if he has a 50 minutes class or 1 hour and 15 minutes class. He can’t park there when he has a three hour class. If not, his car will get ticketed/towed and it will cost him some money to settle that. He will have to waste time trying to find a suitable parking space which would lead to him being late to class.

A picture of “Pay Parking in Effect.”
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Abdul already has all these to worry about, why does he have to pay a mandatory bus pass fee which he would most likely not make use of throughout the semester? Abdul is one of the many students in TRU having this issue to deal with which is unfair in my opinion. Hopefully something can be done about this.

A photo of Abdulrasaq Adigun, a student of TRU.
Photo credit: Adedamola PRecious Ebietomiye