Finding unexpected queer community in a religious school

By: Fern Ridley, SFU Student Content warning: queerphobia, religious bias I think most people who grew up aware of their queerness felt like they were the “only...

When homesickness feels a lot like grief

By: Alyssa Victorino, SFU Student I learned what it meant to be homesick when I was nine.  My family and I packed up everything we owned, said...

The hybrid learning landscape at SFU

By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer What does the future of post-secondary teaching look like? Hybrid learning has been a hot topic since the transition towards temporary...

The future of MAiD has the disability community worried

By: Serena Bains, Peak Associate Content warning: discussions of medical assistance in dying (MAiD), suicidality, ableism, eugenics, anti-Indigenous racism, and self-harm As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, disabled...

Stories from the Intersections: The Invisible Muslim

By: Aicha Habib, SFU Student Content warning: discussions of Islamophobia We all use different characteristics to identify who we are: “I’m a mom” or “I’m a student.”...

At the intersections: malas energías, queerness, and shaky hands

By: Cynthia Piña, SFU Student Everyone is made up of multiple components and experiences that culminate in a sense of identity. These components can...

How one student’s pandemic listening kickstarted a Taylor Swift fan club

By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer The early months of the pandemic encouraged people to pick up a new hobby or resume previous passions while home-bound. For...

Windows to the past: building up historic Chinatown

By: Kelly Chia, Humour Editor Growing up, my fondest memories of Chinatown were walking through the iconic Millenium Gate that greets every visitor and seeing...

Community-focused gardening

By: Meera Eragoda, Features Editor Editor's note: This piece has been updated to reflect Embark Sustainability Society is a non-profit group located on SFU's campuses. “Gardening is...

Harm reduction and the overdose crisis in BC

by Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate For the past two years, BC has been plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in thousands of deaths....