Close encounters of the film kind
By Ljudmila Petrovic
Photos by Mark Burnham
At an early age, Matthew wanted to become an astronaut, but his eyesight wasn’t good enough. Growing up in...
Seven things to do in Vancouver this Halloween
Whether you’re a spooky history buff, are looking to win a best costume contest, or just want to save the world from zombies, Vancouver...
Shell House resident shares their experience with bedbugs to The Peak
By: Sarah Russo, SFU Student
Picture this: you move into a new dorm room, excited for a new start in a place all your own (or, at...
How to tie a bow tie
Step One: Drape the bow tie around your neck and hold both the ends. Make sure the right end is about an inch longer...
The secret life of a sessional instructor
Sessional instructors, also known as adjunct faculty, are every university’s secret. We know they exist, but we don’t know too much about them, what...
Simon Fraser vs. Louis Riel
While most SFU students probably have at least a basic knowledge of Louis Riel, the controversial Métis-Canadian who led two rebellions against the government...
Fuck textbooks
Why are textbooks so damn expensive?
Textbooks, and their ridiculous price tags, are a complicated mess that takes some explaining. The main reason textbooks are...
Student Loneliness: You are not alone in feeling lonely
By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer
When SFU undergraduates Jennifer Yi, Keith Chan, Grace Kim, Renmart Buhay, and Matt Li entered Map the Systems, they had no...
BC NDP’s misleading policy regarding the protection of old-growth forests
Written by: Harvin Bhathal, Features Editor
One of the most significant ecological challenges in BC has been the conservation of old-growth forests — BC’s ancient...
Surprise! Homophobia still exists
Even in a marketably queer-friendly city like Vancouver, people are still sipping the gay haterade
By Rachel Braeuer
Photos by Mark Burnham
Over drinks last week, a...
