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In Flanders Field by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place: and in the sky
The larks still bravely singing fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead: Short days ago,
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved: and now we lie
In Flanders fields!

Take up our quarrel with the foe
To you, from failing hands, we throw
The torch: be yours to hold it high
If ye break faith with us who die,
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!  Although there are less than 10 days left in the month, there are still events happening on campus that advocate raising awareness for breast cancer research.  One such event is Global Pink Hijab Day! Brought to UBC by the university’s Muslim Students Association on Wednesday October 26th, the day focuses on raising awareness for breast cancer while educating the public about the religion of Islam and the hijab that Muslims wear.   Check out the MSA booth in the SUB to learn more about Islamaphobia-garnered stereotypes or to make a donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation!  Most importantly, don’t forget to show your support by wearing pink!