Where the Light Meets My Shoulder centres Black curls in sunlight

This week, I had the pleasure of viewing and experiencing the exhibit Where the Light Meets My Shoulder by local artist Rebecca Bair. The...

James Chapeskie combines 80’s rock, gothic fantasy, and light shows

I’ve never associated ‘80s rock with gothic fantasy, but it’s a combination that immediately made sense when my algorithm presented me with singer-songwriter and...

Diwali is not just the Festival of Lights

While many know Diwali as the Festival of Lights, there is so much more to it than just that. In Hindu and Sikh culture,...

In Case You Missed It: The Wire shows how the American Dream fails

Content warning: mentions of death, drug use, and violence. It is not often that a piece of television frames an important social issue from its...

A Year of Blessings brings Lunar New Year nostalgia

Despite now living in Canada and celebrating many traditionally western holidays, my family and I always partake in some Lunar New Year celebrations. For...

MENA Film Festival is a cinematic journey of Middle East and North African narratives

Content warning: mentions of war and genocide. The awaited 2024 Middle Eastern and North Africa (MENA) Film Festival is set to captivate audiences from January...

Eclectic experiences at Moodswing Coffee + Bar

On the hunt for a new study spot or a place to bring friends during a night out? Look no further than downtown New...

Artists to watch this year in Canada

With the new year in full swing, there are tours, new music, and new artists conjuring up high expectations for Canadian artists. Here’s a...

Where the River meets the Salish Sea continues a legacy of Coast Salish art

Editor’s note: The author of this article, Angela Shen, is a program assistant at Shadbolt Arts Centre. The Peak acknowledges this and has taken...

Poetry for Peace is SFU Slam Poetry’s project for Palestine and beyond

Content warning: mentions of genocide. In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine, SFU Slam Poetry organized a powerful event titled Poetry for Peace...