War and peace through the lens of young adults in love

On May 1, the Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies, Beirut Film Society and Lebanon Cinema Days Canada premiered the film A Sad and Beautiful...

How monuments shape public spaces

SFU’s Harbour Centre campus is not unlike an art gallery; it’s a silent, cool, and dimly lit retreat from the frenzy of West Hastings....

Need to Know, Need to Go: Events for an active summertime

Open level ballet class UBC Life Building, Room 26 Every Monday, 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. (May 11–August 24) Drop-in, $5 cash or card at door Five, six, seven, eight!...

Monday Music: An escape into the many lenses of shoegaze

Shoegaze is defined as “melodic rock music typically characterized by heavily processed electric guitar and indistinct, often distant-sounding vocals.” Shoegaze works well because of...

Get to know Greek mythology through Homer’s The Odyssey and its counterparts

There is nothing better than sitting by the seaside while indulging in literature that captures the essence of summer along the coast. My favourite...

Nico-meets-stereolab: a review of MEMORIALS’ All Clouds Bring Not Rain

Formed by Verity Susman and Matthew Simms, MEMORIALS is an art-pop duo out of Canterbury, England. Their debut record, Memorial Waterslides, won the group...

Nutritious Nibbles: Pouding chômeur

Pouding chômeur is a delightful dessert that my family enjoys during all four seasons of the year! The title of this dessert in French...

A teaser of Waterfront’s best kept summer secret

A well-hidden gem, Junction Market rests atop Waterfront Station in Granville Square. Initially, The Peak’s correspondent yours truly got lost en route. It did...

Angst and the avant-garde: A review of Tanya Tagaq’s Saputjiji

Content warning: description of residential schools. Tanya Tagaq, one of the most critically acclaimed Inuit artists, released her eighth studio album on March 6. Tagaq...

Reconciling: A Lifelong Struggle to Belong book talk

Content warning: Mention of residential schools. On Monday, April 27, Elder Larry Grant, also known as sʔəyəɬəq (suh-yuh-shl-uck) in xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Hong Lai Hing...