What is killing Howe Sound sea stars?

In the summer of 2013, the sea stars that once carpeted North America’s west coast began dying by the millions, prompting an SFU research...

NHL Draft picks are not always precise: Beedie prof

For most people, the NHL Draft is when a year’s worth of scouting comes together to make in-depth predictions on players’ futures. But according...

SFU deals with online private data breach

In May, a flaw in a supposedly private SFU database was discovered. The database, which held the contents of IT help tickets from 2013...

SFU lecturer wins praise for science-inspired fiction

SFU molecular biology and biochemistry senior lecturer Irina Kovalyova is receiving critical praise for her most recent publication, a collection of short stories titled...

SFU administration revisits plan to build gondola

SFU president Andrew Petter re-opened the concept of a gondola on Burnaby Mountain during a Q&A at the Burnaby Board of Trade AGM on...

Squamish Nation takes NEB to court over pipeline

The Squamish Nation is filing a court challenge against the National Energy Board (NEB) for recommending the approval of the Kinder Morgan Pipeline expansion. The...

Admin “must be held accountable” for lack of transparency on sexual assault, says prof

It’s been several weeks since the recent sexual assault allegations came to light at Simon Fraser University, and statements from the administration have been...

SFU Advocacy for Men and Boys hosts open discussion of alleged gender bias in the Canadian legal system

The SFU Advocacy for Men and Boys (SFUAMB) club hosted a free event, “The Accusation is the Verdict: Is Canada’s legal system anti-male?” on...

SFU athlete will chase Olympic gold

For Cameron Proceviat, the dilemma isn’t “Olympics vs Med School”, as other sources have reported. He intends on attending medical school once he’s “done...

Prof reflects on EURO 2016 using big data

The 2016 UEFA European Championships are generating a worldwide buzz, with millions of people tuning in to watch every game. With so much at...