Capstone Magazine

Capstone is an anthology of long-form researched articles written, produced and published by students in Capilano University’s CAPS 499 class. These articles feature the ideas that are most critical, inviting, moving or interesting from students’ work as undergraduates at Capilano University in North Vancouver, Canada. Each paper includes a personal narrative, primary and secondary research, and conclusions based on thoughtful analysis. Welcome to Capstone!

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Our People

Students from various faculties have come together to create this Capstone community. From psychology, criminology, science and humanities, students involved in Capstone are encouraged to reach across disciplines to research areas from multiple perspectives. Dr. Leah Bailly has served as faculty mentor and advisor for these projects since 2022.

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Our Projects

The objective for this project is to reflect on the interdisciplinary work that made up students’ research area of interest, and to produce a publishable long-form piece of writing that can be used as a portfolio piece in the next stages of their careers. We invite you to engage with student work in the spirit of care and community engagement.

Latest Articles | Fall 2025

Canada at a Crossroad: Balancing Environmental Stewardship and the Advancement of LNG Exportation

Annika Kuznik is a student at Capilano University, studying on traditional, unceded territories of...

From Alienation to Attachment: Modern Capitalism and the Conditions for Cultic Control

Canon Okubo is completing her Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology at Capilano University....

When Independence Turns into Hyper-Independence

Bita is nearing the completion of her undergraduate degree, majoring in Psychology with a minor in...

The Human Side of Psychology: A Strengths-based Relational Conversation on Authenticity and Professionalism

Avery Wood (She/Her) is completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Capilano University....

Breaking the Silence: Mental-Health Stigma in Punjabi-Canadian Communities

Bhavjit Sandhu is a Punjabi-Canadian writer and psychology student whose work focuses on cultural...

My Right to Smoke Versus Your Right to Clean Air: Vancouver in the Era of the Cigarette

Ben Kelly (he/him) is a student in the faculty of psychology at Capilano University. Upon the...

More than a Pill Counter: Public Misperceptions and the Reality of Pharmacy Practice

Angellica Sabaratnam (she/her) has spent her entire life growing up in Vancouver. She is...

Strong Men Silent Women: Colonial Legacies and Emotional Suppression in Punjabi Masculinity

Amrit Kaur (she/her) is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Capilano...

What God Really Meant: An Examination of the Intersection between Faith and Parenting

Amanda Eremie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Capilano University in fall 2025....

After the Split: Why Post-Divorce Instability Can Leave a Deeper Mark on a Child Than Conflict in Intact Canadian Homes

Alana Kim is completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology, where she enjoyed learning about...

Impacts of Human Recreation on Wild Salmon Populations in Boston Bar

Catherine Kelleher (she/her) is completing her Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at...

Walking In My Grandmother’s Footsteps: Intergenerational Healing and Resistance

Christien Harris is a proud Squamish Nation member from X̱wemelch’stn Village (Capilano Indian...

Chat, How Do I…? The Question of Integrating GenAI into Classrooms

Elif Deniz Görkey (she/her) is an international student living on the stolen territories of the...

How Veterinarians Can Identify Domestic Violence Through Animal Abuse

Grace Bunting is completing a Bachelor of Science at Capilano University, majoring in biomedical...

Mirrored Intimacy: How the Deep Understanding of Twins Can Affect Their Relationships to Others

Jak Doidge-Harrison (he/him) is a student at Capilano University. He has nearly finished his...

Personalized Course Guidance: Designing an AI Elective Recommender for Capilano University

Jay Mhaiskar is a Bachelor of Science student in Computer Science at Capilano University and is...

Tracing the Path of Plastic: Microplastic Accumulation and Food Web Risks in the Burrard Inlet

Jessie Saunders (she/her) is completing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science at...

From Race Day to Everyday: Can Sports Participation Help Adolescents Manage Anxiety?

Kim Startup (she/her) is a psychology student at Capilano University completing her bachelor’s...

Canadian Football to be Cast Aside: How Pivoting Current Resources, Not American Adaptation, Can Uphold the Authenticity of the Game

Kinneth Balucos is in his final year of the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at...

Boring playgrounds, Boring Kids: A Comparative Analysis of How Different Legal Systems Can Shape Liability, Safety and Development of Children

Liam T. Koty is a student in his final year at Capilano University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science...

Making as a Way of Being: How Practicing Art Can Foster Connection and Care Across All Our Relations

Luiza G. Guimarães (she/her) is completing her Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary...

Empowering Students Through Exercise: Why Strength Training Should Be Required In British Columbia’s PE 10 Curriculum

Michaela Salvino earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Capilano University in the fall of...

Attachment as a Health Blueprint: From Early Relationships to Chronic Illness and Aging

Olivia Burton is a Bachelor of Science student in the environmental concentration at Capilano...

The Psychology of Financial Markets: Inside the Trader’s Mind

Parsa Mojgan (he/him) is completing his Bachelor of Science Degree with a concentration in...

Garbage In, Garbage Out: Dopamine Dysregulation, Neuroinflammation, and the Psychoneuroimmunology of Modern Addiction

Quinn Helgason is completing his Bachelor of Psychology at Capilano University, where he has...

Growing up Disconnected: How Adolescent Substance Use Blocks the Path to Developing Meaningful Relationships

Quinn Wheeler earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Capilano University in Fall 2025 in...

I wasn’t ready, I was just brave enough to try: A take on how immigration-built resilience creates motivation and how it can be enhanced in a supportive workplace

Sebastian Caballero is a soon to be graduate from Capilano University with a Bachelor of Arts in...

The Healing Power of Community Care: Real Change Is Possible When Our Actions Are Centred in Relationship

Our shared capacity grows in somatic and compassionate practice. "Your river of feelings might...

Breaking the Chain: Tracing the Hidden Wounds Passed Down in the Name of Love

Vaishnavi Rawal is a student at Capilano University currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts degree...

Blurring the Lines: When Speculative Science Becomes Pseudoscience

Ziad Elbadry (he/him) is completing his Bachelor of Science degree at Capilano University and has...

Revisiting trauma through altered states: The potential of ayahuasca-assisted therapy

Gazaal Zahedi is a fourth-year biology student completing her Bachelor of Science at Capilano...

After the Smoke Clears: Living Through Canada’s Cannabis Legalization

Zhun Guo is an international student based in Vancouver and a graduate of Interdisciplinary...

Yes to Hormonal Contraceptive Education: Why British Columbia’s Sexual Health Education Curriculum Requires Improvement

Olivia Bottazzini (she/her) has completed her final semester at Capilano University and will...

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