Lara Yacoub

Lara is originally half-Syrian and half-Egyptian, but grew up in Mexico City and Calgary, AB. She moved to Vancouver in 2019 to pursue a degree in International Relations at UBC. Ever since moving, she has fallen in love with the city, and in her free time enjoys scouting out the city's numerous restaurants, hidden gems, and beautiful beaches.

Lara Yacoub

Australia’s Failure to Achieve “Zero-COVID”

September 15, 2021

Australia’s success in combating COVID-19 at the beginning of the pandemic has now begun to decline, which may be attributed to the country’s vaccination strategy.

Crypto-Economies: The Potential of Cryptocurrency

August 15, 2021

The rise of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin has made engaging in the financial sector much more accessible and has helped certain countries and organizations transform their economic practices.