EDITOR SIMONE PFEIFFER

Feb.10 marks
the year of
the snake

Those born in the year of
the snake are considered
hard-working and clever

By HAILEY MCDONALD

snake in Chinese culture and is

said to be the wisest of all signs.

The snake is the sixth sign of the
Chinese zodiac and those born under it
in 1989 are said to be materialistic,
hard-working, cunning, seductive and
clever.

However, some Langara students
born under the year of the snake say
they’re not as attached to their birth
sign as their elders may be.

“T personally don’t really follow it.
But I have relatives in Hong Kong that
do.” said Gigi Tsui, fourth year bache-
lor of business administration student
and Chinese immigrant.

Tsui, who moved to Canada in 1996
from Hong Kong said that spending
time with her family during Chinese
New Year is more important than the
traditional customs that her elders
practice.

Fellow snake and bachelor of busi-
ness administration student, Joann
Lam, who emigrated from China in
1994, echoed the sentiment.

“T think people here don’t tend to
look at it too much,” she said. “All these
simple traditions that we sort of know
that are passed down through genera-
tions that are more detailed or more
strict, we don’t know about.”

Chinatown’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classi-
cal Chinese Garden has included a
12-metre serpent replica, constructed
of willow by Hornby Island artist,
Alastair Heseltin, as part of their Chi-
nese New Year - Year of the Snake
Temple Fair celebration.

“Normally, the snakes are consid-
ered quite full of wisdom and very
charming,” said Kathy Gibler, execu-
tive director of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
Classical Garden. “They’re great part-
ners because they’re kinda romantic.”

Former Langara student and cur-
rent UBC student Eli Zbar said that,
while he doesn’t take astrology seri-
ously, he could empathize with some of
his Chinese zodiac characteristics.

While he considers himself hard
working and wise, he admits that he’s a
little cunning.

Celebrities born under the year of
the snake include Jacqueline Onassis,
John F. Kennedy, Franklin D. Roos-
evelt, Taylor Swift and Charlie Sheen.

Chinese New Year occurs on Feb. 10,
while Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Gar-
den’s Temple Fair takes place on Feb.
17.

T= year marks the year of the

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SERA AKDOGAN photo
Clockwise from left: Elena Konstantinova, cardi-
gan at Value Village, Kalen Meaden in the SUB,
green winter coat, ankle-boots at Value Village.

Cheap chic for small budgets

Vintage and second-hand stores offer students stylish affordability

By SERA AKDOGAN

ith vintage clothing becom-
ing more popular, the saying
is true - one man’s trash is
another man’s treasure.

Students can now forget about emp-
tying their wallets for over-priced cloth-
ing because vintage is in.

Young people are now seen wearing
styles from another era, think the ‘80s
or ‘90s. Women have been seen wearing
collared shirts similar to men’s, but
paired with skirts and boots. Men, on
the other hand, are now wearing styles
with a more feminine flair.

When asked what trends are in right
now, health sciences student Elena Kon-
stantinova said it’s all about individual-
ity.

“It’s come around from what brand of
jeans you’re wearing to what looks
unique,” she said. English student Este-
fani Alvarenga agreed, adding that she
loves a lot of colour, scarves and loose,
flowy shirts.

For men, vintage trends are in as
well.

“Cardigans, scarves, handkerchiefs
are really big. Cap-toed shoes,” said de-
sign formation student Kalen Meaden,
who considers his style to be preppy.

Don't let booze break the bank

Students have lots of op-
tions to choose from when
it comes to finding places
to imbibe and unwind

By JACQUELINE LANGEN

deserve the luxury of having a

drink to honor their work — but
where does one drink on a tight bud-
get?

Vancouver is loaded with lounge and
restaurant options. However, the task
for students is finding a place that is
both local and affordable.

“College students drink enough al-
ready,” said Langara Café owner Evon
Yoo, when asked if they offer any drink
specials.

A. a long day of classes students

The Langara café offers draft and
bottled beer for $16.95 a pitcher, or $4.95
per mug.

“We're usually here every Friday for
a beer, but then we head to someplace
else,” said sociology student Devon
Leatherwood.

Roots Café, located on 49th Ave. and
Main Street has a relaxed atmosphere
and a fully licensed bar, serving a vari-
ety of drinks ranging from tea and cof-
fee to “chai-tini’s.”

Pabst Blue Ribbon is sold at $3.50 a
can, all import beers are $5.75, twenty
oz. pints are $6 and sleeves are $4.75.

“We want to lay down our roots in
the neighborhood and give some seri-
ous love back to the community,” said
Roots owner Simran Virk.

Reno’s Diner, which is situated on
East Broadway off of Main Street, has a
casual ambience, a variety of artwork

and an extensive all-day breakfast.

Reno’s offers a special where the sec-
ond bottle of beer is discounted at $3.95,
and all import brands are $4.95.

The diner has a retrospective vibe,
along with a working jukebox that
plays tunes from Jimmy Hendrix to
Queens of the Stone Age.

The Backstage Lounge is a subtle yet
classy establishment on the waterfront
of Granville Island. Drink specials are
offered everyday of the week.

Wine is $4.50 per glass everyday. On
Friday and Saturday the feature draft
is $5.25. Specials include long island ice
teas for $4.25 on Fridays and ceasars
for $5.25 on Sunday.

Academia can be stressful, therefore
insinuating the consumption of alco-
hol. Students can utilize these options,
while also maintaining a realistic bud-
get.

You might be surprised to find out
that these styles come incredibly cheap,
and you can find them all at the Value
Village, on East Hastings Street.

This second-hand store is a huge two-
storey building, filled with lightly used
clothing, shoes and accessories.

“There’s lots to choose from and I can
always find something I like when I go
there,” said microbiology student Ne-
geen Shojaei, who’s a regular thrifter.

Shirts for men and women go from
$3.99-$6.99, while shoes go from $9.99-
$14.99. Jeans are significantly cheaper
than in-store brands, going for as little
as $4.99.

JACQUELINE LANGEN photo
Langara students Demitri Harris (left) and Rafay
Wagar (right) at Reno’s Diner.

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WHERE TO SHOP

Value Village
1820 E Hastings St
(604) 254-4282

The Salvation Army
2021 416t Ave W
(604) 2610616