10/6/14

Video Art

“Video art is a term used to describe art that uses both the apparatus and processes of television and video.”

Throughout my time in UBC, I’ve filmed and produced several video art pieces both for classes and for my personal interest. I hope to share some of these works with you folks. 🙂

1) 00:00
A piece I collaborated with a close friend, Rebecca. We made awkward elevator rides even more awkward.

2) A Short Story
The story of master and shadow.

3) Flowers from Magritte
A surrealist attempt.

4) Day One: Audition Tape

2046 – Day One: In an effort to get people to look into each other’s eyes more, and also to appease the mutes, the government has decided to allot each person exactly 55 seconds of speaking time per day. Every person in the city is given a tracking device that records how long a person talks for every single day. Once installed, the device cannot be removed. Upon hitting the 55 second mark, the device will beep, serving as a reminder, in hopes of easing the citizens into this transition. One can stop the beeping sound by pressing a button on the device.

5) 3902.64km

The advent of modern communicative technology has drawn hearts closer, enabling two people who are physically apart to share intimacy in a rather compelling manner. Phone conversations, text messages, Skype dates and finding comfort in that one voice message for the nth time — long-distance relationships thrive by exploiting the intangibility of human connectivity. “3902.64km” illustrates the intricacies of such a relationship, accentuating the fact that technology is merely the medium in which we begin to unravel the enigma of love, intimacy and shared memories.

By Skyler Wang
Senior Residence Advisor

10/6/14

Quick n’ Easy Recipes with Chloe

On Today’s Menu:

California Cobb Salad
The first recipe is a Cobb Salad which usually have for lunch after class, it is really light but will keep you going until dinner time! I also like to add avocados and substitute the chicken with some beef for added protein!

YIELD: Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

4 slices low-sodium bacon
3 large eggs
10 ounces baby spinach, rinsed and pat dry
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup chopped plum tomatoes or halved grape tomatoes
2 avocados, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess grease. Roughly chop into small pieces and set aside.

In a small pot, add eggs and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 10-12 minutes. Drain, rinse eggs with cold water, carefully remove shells, and chop into small pieces. Set aside.

Just before serving, toss spinach with olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add bacon, eggs, chicken, tomatoes, avocado, and crumbled cheese. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Enjoy and watch for a new recipe coming next week!

By Chloe Lam
Residence Advisor

10/6/14

Wanderlust
By Anthea Low
Residence Advisor

Favourite city to shop in…
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
I visited Melbourne for the third time this past summer, and 50% of my time there was spent shopping (or window shopping). One of my biggest frustrations from living in Vancouver is the taxes that get added to the price tags. When I decide to buy a top for $12, that decision was based on $12 and not $12 + GST + PST. Not that Melbourne shopping is tax free, but they have already built those amounts into the prices of items. Plus, they had amazing sales when I was there!

Somewhere I wish I went when I was older…
EGYPT
I visited Egypt when I was 13. Even though I feel very privileged to have traveled there, I was unable to appreciate the historical and cultural value of this amazing country at that age. Given the chance to visit again, I think I’d be even more impressed by the grandeur of what Egypt has to offer.

Somewhere I wish I could visit again…
SEOUL, KOREA
My trip to Korea was one of the rare ones where we had joined a tour group. I’ve heard so many great things about Seoul (in relation to shopping especially) that don’t exactly match up to my personal experience. Our tour went to the key “attractions” like Lotte World and Namdaemun market, but the natural rush of all tour groups did not give us the time to fully enjoy the place. Definitely want to give it a second shot!

#1 on my wish list…
SANTORINI, GREECE
I don’t really know why…I just want to go 🙂

10/6/14

Coping With Hangovers

By Kurtis Formosa
Residence Advisor

Did you have a big night out at the Pit last night? Feeling a little sick and not sure how to deal with it? No worries! Here are some ways to make your hangover day manageable:

Good Breakfast:
Go ahead and make yourself a delicious fruit smoothie. Getting some fructose in is a great way to burn alcohol faster. Throwing bananas, frozen strawberries, vanilla protein powder, milk and ice all in my magic bullet makes my personal favourite hangover shake. Also make sure to stay hydrated and eat something to help with dehydration and help slow the absorption.

Coffee: …Enough said.

Don’t be Mopey:
Just because you are hungover doesn’t mean everyone else is! Continue your day as you normally would, interact with others and you will have energy back in no time. If you have class, go! Don’t let your hangover interfere with your regular daily routines.

Don’t Get One!:
Probably the best way to cope with a hangover is to simply avoid one in the first place. Watch your alcohol intake accordingly and try to keep yourself in control. If you’re about to crack a cold one, ask yourself: “Is this beer worth the hangover?”

I hope that after reading this you find yourself well equipped so you’re ready for the next night out!

10/1/14

What’s in my backpack?

By Ju Young Park
Residence Advisor

If you are always on campus like me running from one class to another, it’s really important that you have everything you need in your backpack! These are the things I carry with me everywhere.

Laptop and its charger
Phone and its charger
Agenda
Binders and some paper
Pencil case
Calculator
Wallet with my IDs, room key, bus pass and some money
Thermos& tea bags
Healthy snacks
A pack of gum

Now, what do you carry in your backpack?

10/1/14

6 ways to be more efficient while studying

By Karimah Naguib
Residence Advisor

Turn that iphone onto “Do not disturb mode”

It is amazing how easily our phones can distract us. When you
schedule out a time to study make sure that time is solely dedicated to studying.

Download “Self control” app on computers

This is an amazing app that allows you to choose websites (such as facebook, youtube, instagram) to block for a certain period of time. So if you set aside 2 hours to finish that econ assignment you procrastinated… make sure to set you self control on for two hours so you cant be distracted by your favorite websites. Check it out here.

Make a study schedule

Planning out what and when you are going to be studying is a great way to keep you accountable and organized with your studying.

Plan study breaks

Your brain can’t continuously study for 4 hours straight! Be sure to give yourself short 5 or 10 minute breaks to keep you sane.

Do more active studying

Reading notes can be tiresome and the majority of the time your mind just wanders while you read. Active studying uses techniques like speaking, discussing, and drawing to help keep your mind active and is really useful when you have lots of material to memorize. A great example of active studying is testing yourself with flash cards.

Don’t compromise your sleep

Pulling an all nighter to study for your midterms isn’t the best or most efficient use of your time. If you’ve crammed all your studying to the last minute just go over your keys concepts and go to bed at a reasonable hour.

09/26/14

Coffee, Tunes, and Relaxation

By Soyoung Kim
Walter Gage Resident

The very first coffee house was a success! It was a truly relaxing time and I was so impressed by these 11 talented gage residents. They grabbed the attention of the crowd by their fine voices, talents for the piano, guitar, and with their passion. If you missed the coffee house this time, I hope you can join the next one and experience the power of art! Listening to music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on our minds and bodies. That’s true. That is what I experienced tonight!

09/23/14

OUR IDEAL WORLD IN 50 YEARS
6 PM Tuesday 09.30.2014 | Isabel MacInnes Ballroom

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Dr. Assanand is a faculty member of the department of psychology, and inspires her students to think critically about issues around gender, culture, and personality. Dr. Assanand is passionate about the application of psychology to international development, and has created community service learning opportunities both in Vancouver and in Africa. She was awarded the 2014 UBC Killam Teaching Prize for her contributions inside and outside the classroom.

Dr. Douglas is a lecturer for UBC’s Vancouver School of Economics, and imparts a life-long interest in questions about human behaviour, social structures, disparities in economic outcomes, and the course of history. Dr. Douglas is passionate about teaching students relevant economic principles of the real world.

09/14/14

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INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

Coping With Hangovers

What’s in my backpack?

6 ways to be more efficient while studying

Coffee, Tunes, and Relaxation

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