University researchers make a breakthrough with tiny, biodegradable battery

A team of researchers have developed an innovative solution to electronic waste, inventing a biodegradable battery that packs enough power to replace the average...

SFU researchers develop novel method for predicting hockey performance

A software program designed by two computing science researchers has proven successful in predicting player performance. When sport scouts look for young talent, they...

A breakdown of the new SFSS elections policies

SFU students are bound to notice some differences come the next annual student society election in contrast to previous years. The Simon Fraser Student...

World News Beat

By: Melissa Campos CHINA – Deadly landslide leaves village searching for the missing The civilians of a village in Maoxian county in Sichuan, China became victims to...

The cost of the Canada 150

The country is gearing up for its anniversary celebrations this week — showcasing a multitude of events funded by the half-a-billion federal dollars allocated...

SFU club to host sold-out sports analytics hackathon

A student-run sports analytics club will be hosting the inaugural Vancouver Sports Analytics Symposium and Hackathon (VanSASH), a two-day event running from July 8–9...

Students gather for community dinners during Ramadan

By: Hamza Malik Simon Fraser University’s Muslim Students Association (MSA) hosted a series of weekly iftaars, special dinners involving the breaking of the fast, for students...

SFU museum returns Indigenous artifacts to the north

A collection of Indigenous artifacts from the museum at Simon Fraser University was officially repatriated to its home communities at a ceremony on National...

Visiting speaker argues animal research harms humans

The use of animals in research on human diseases is actually harmful to humans, according to Ray Greek, a medical doctor and president of...

Student society considers new location for general office

Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) staff brought a discussion to the board on June 19 regarding the possible relocation of the society’s general office...