Shrum chemistry building achieves first sustainability gold rating on campus

By: Gabrielle McLaren The Shrum chemistry building on SFU’s Burnaby campus was recently granted a gold rating in sustainability, making it one of the most energy...

SFU Pipe Band garners international recognition

August proved to be a fruitful month for the SFU Pipe Band as they brought home three top international prizes. After winning fifth place...

SFU plans to reopen Highland Pub, Higher Grounds

Students may soon be able to enjoy drinks at the Highland Pub and Higher Grounds Coffee Shop once again. Simon Fraser University is developing...

World News Beat

By: Nathaniel Tok MYANMAR – Thousands of people flee violence in the country Members of the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar witnessed over 2,600 of their homes...

Metro Vancouver holds vigils for overdose awareness

The Greater Vancouver region took part in International Overdose Awareness Day events honouring victims and fighting stigma along with other cities around the world...

BC salmon spawning stream monitoring in sharp decline, study finds

The number of visits by the department of fisheries and oceans (DFO) to salmon spawning streams in the province is at an all-time low,...

Professor petitions SFU Clan to abandon team name

A Simon Fraser University professor has launched a petition calling on the university to change the name of its sports team because of the...

SFU brings upgraded Wi-Fi to residences

By: Jenna Beetstra The Simon Fraser University (SFU) student residences are soon to have an upgraded Wi-Fi system in every building. The first phase of the Wi-Fi...

Student-run science camps for kids get funding boost from Rogers

The youth science camps held at the SFU Burnaby campus this summer hosted some big names on a recent tour. Executives from the communications giant...

World News Beat

By: Nathaniel Tok ASIA – East Asia recovering from category 10 typhoon The category 10 storm typhoon Hato hit Macau, Hong Kong, and the Guangdong province. The...