Ellisif, Uninterrupted
In the second part of her going to school with her family series, Ella foregrounds the loveable (insufferable) heroine: herself. As she approaches...
Ella Hannesson
Ella—short for Ellisif—is a passionate English and Liberal Studies student in her fourth year. She enjoys fashion and Lana del Rey, and spends her free time reading, writing, and thrifting.
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Everything by Ella Hannesson
Hannesson, Interrupted
In the first part of her series on university life at home, Ella reflects on being a self-proclaimed VIU nepo baby—perks include running into her...
Stories That Shaped Me
I spent 2024 reading my way through self-actualization. And by ‘self-actualization,’ I mean trying to figure out how to be a slightly...
Welcome to the Tip-ocalypse
We’ve all had that awkward standoff with the tip screen; it’s man versus machine all over again. You’re standing there, staring at it like...
What to Do When You Get SAD
Living in Vancouver may feel like a dream in the summer, but once fall hits, the shift from West Coast to ‘Wet Coast’ is a harsh reminder that no...
From Textbooks to Tuscan Tales
Signing up for my first Liberal Studies class felt like an accident, but it led me straight to Florence. Between the endless reading and shared...
Hey Chat, How Do You Style…?
Have you ever fantasized about having your own personal stylist? Thanks to the latest advancements in AI technology, that dream might be closer (and...
Broken Hearts and Bright Sides
It’s a rite of passage to go through your first heartbreak. Ella isn’t the first—nor will she be the last. Now, a year wiser, she’s...