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BC’s old-growth forests
November 29, 2021by Marco Ovies, Features Editor The term “old-growth forests” has been popping up all over the news, especially in light of the protests happening at Fairy Creek over the last year. Over 1,100 people have been arrested and mas of September 14. Most recently photojournalist Amber Bracken and documentary filmmaker Michael Toledano were also arrested — among 29 others. There is no sign of protests stopping despite logging crews winding…
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SFYou: Dawson Perron aka Big D ranks among the best at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
November 29, 2021by Gabriel Kitsos, SFU Student SFU boasts alumni such as senators, talk show hosts, and even Olympic athletes. But now, SFU can claim Dawson Perron, a professional esports player, among their midst. Today, Perron is one of the best in…
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How to ease anxiety during finals season
November 23, 2021by Marco Ovies, Features Editor As someone with anxiety, this is the absolute worst time of the semester for me. I’m hot off the heels of finishing a bunch of essays and now have to start worrying about final exams.…
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Fun facts about SFU’s most popular animal: the raccoon
November 19, 2021by Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate Whether they’re breaking into student residences, learning how to use the automatic doors in the AQ, or stealing the fish in the reflection pond, raccoons are the most involved out of all the wildlife on…
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Digging into the SFU archives
November 19, 2021by Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Whether you’re doing research for a paper or you’re really curious about how people in the Lower Mainland lived years ago, the SFU archives has got you covered. Housed on the bottom floor of the…
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My experience with Accutane
November 19, 2021by Michelle Young, Copy Editor In 2019, I thought I found peace with my skin. After years of closely examining myself in the mirror, experimenting with more skincare products than I can count, and using dozens of medications — I…
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How to properly pull an all-nighter
November 3, 2021by Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate University life is remarkably busy. Having to balance several classes which share similar schedules almost guarantees you’ll eventually find yourself pinched between deadlines. This is where the all-nighter comes in. It’s pretty universally accepted that…
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Fantasy foods to bring you into another world
October 31, 2021by Kelly Chia, Staff Writer I frequently fantasize about the types of foods my Dungeons and Dragons character eats: soups, loaves, and chunky legs of meat and vegetables laid out like a magnificent feast. And during the Halloween season, what…
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Accepting and moving past your emotionally abusive relationship
October 25, 2021Dear past self, The first step in addressing your emotionally abusive relationship is accepting it for what it is: an emotionally abusive relationship. The words will sound harsh as they leave your mouth and you’ll come up with every excuse…
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Important women of colour to celebrate this Women’s History Month
October 24, 2021by Tamanna T., Staff Writer October isn’t just the start of fall, but it’s also Canada’s Women’s History Month. Every year I see lists of women celebrated throughout the month, and the lack of diversity in these lists is astounding…
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