Arts

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Poetry in Transit launches new poems

Peak Web November 11, 2025

By: Jonah Lazar, SFU Student On September 20, poets and poetry enthusiasts gathered to celebrate this year’s selection of poems for the Poetry In Transit program as part of the conclusion of the Word Vancouver Festival, which had been running since September 14. This event took place at Robson Square, where, between a cacophony of car alarms, fire trucks, and noises of the downtown, the ten poets selected for this…

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Celebrating Latin American heritage with Latincouver

Peak Web November 11, 2025

By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer In Canada, Latin American Heritage Month (LAHM) is observed throughout October. In celebration of the month, Latincouver’s programming, an organization that aims to promote “relationships and cultural exchange among Latin Americans and the Canadian mosaic,”…

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CCMS’ film club builds third spaces through cinema

Peak Web November 11, 2025

By: Ashima Shukla, Staff Writer  SFU’s Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies (CCMS) film club was created by Parsa Alirezaei, a research assistant (RA) at the centre, along with Joseph Methuselah, a fellow RA and filmmaker, and coordinator, Kylie Broderick. Its…

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Sound check: A look into SFU’s upcoming musicians

Peak Web November 11, 2025

By: Francesca Bonifacio, SFU Student SFU’s music scene is far from dead, and incredible bands from classmates continue to proliferate. Whether you’re walking through the concrete AQ, taking the long R5 to downtown campus, or strolling through the Surrey Central…

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Books
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Book Nook: A selection of political books from Southeast Asia

Peak Web November 10, 2025

By: Phone Min Thant, Arts & Culture Editor From the protests against corruption happening in the Philippines and Indonesia, to armed struggles for democracy in Myanmar, Southeast Asians are exposed daily to the importance of political expression. In a region…

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A first look at the Gibson Art Museum at SFU

Peak Web November 10, 2025

By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer On September 20, 2025, the Marianne and Edward Gibson Art Museum opened its doors to the SFU community and the broader public. Pleasantly, admission to the Gibson is always free, and its operating hours are…

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El Jockey blends dark comedy and absurdity

Peak Web November 10, 2025

By: Gurnoor Jhajj, SFU Student On September 14, the 23rd Vancouver Latin American Film Festival wrapped up its ten-day run full of movies, music, food, and a collective enjoyment of Latin American cinema and its charms. The festival’s closing night…

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SIGGRAPH 2025: a retrospective

Peak Web November 10, 2025

By: Jin Song, Peak Associate SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques) is the largest computer graphics conference in the world, bringing together scientists, artists, and other professionals working on cutting-edge technologies in the field. It has…

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Fundraiser variety show supports DULF’s fight for safer supply

Peak Web November 9, 2025

By:  Ashima Shukla, Staff Writer On September 19, Under the Table poetry collective will host a fundraiser variety show at Wildfires Bookshop for Drug User Liberation Front (DULF). The event will feature an eclectic mix of poetry, short films, drag,…

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Indie game recommendations from a staff writer

Peak Web November 9, 2025

By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Co-operative or multiplayer games are arguably the best way to unwind with friends and family. Indie favourites like Human Fall Flat and Overcooked 2 are among my absolute essentials due to their unique gameplay and…

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