World News Beat

By: Nathaniel Tok INDIA – Indian capital experiencing extreme smog pollution New Delhi has been experiencing severe air pollution this past week as the number of toxic...

SFU research reveals being eco-friendly promotes personal well-being

Contrary to popular belief, engaging in pro-environmental behaviours can enhance a person’s satisfaction with their life, according to new study. SFU professors Michael Schmitt,...

SFU president visits Asia to expand university connections

SFU President Andrew Petter was recently in Asia visiting the university’s partner schools in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore, looking at ways to...

SFSS prepares for student vote on U-Pass renewal

The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) is holding a referendum later this month for undergraduate students to vote on the renewal of their Universal...

SFU researcher investigates what draws enthusiasts to crop circles

An SFU professor is bringing together human geography and paranormal investigations with his latest research on crop circles. Paul Kingsbury, a professor in the...

Board Shorts

By: Aaron Richardson Board passes bid to sell advertising space The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has approved a deal with Rouge Media Group to sell electronic...

SFU revives cancelled Aboriginal transition programming

A program for Aboriginal students transitioning to post-secondary studies will once again be available at Simon Fraser University. The decision to reinstate the program...

World News Beat

By: Gabrielle McLaren SPAIN / CATALAN – Spanish court releases arrest warrant on ex-members of Catalan government A Spanish court has issued a warrant for...

Study finds bail ‘no-go’ zones block access to harm-reduction services

A recent study shows that the bail conditions placed on alleged offenders — especially drug users — are preventing access to harm-reduction services in...

Graduate Student Society holds referendum to raise part-time student fees

By: Aaron Richardson The SFU Graduate Student Society (GSS) is advancing a referendum question regarding a possible change to student membership fees in tandem with the...