SFU hosts talk on North American decolonization

Idle No More BC organizer talks about the movement and the push for decolonization By Rachel Braeuer, Michael McDonell, and Daniel Petrovic Photos by Stephen Hui This...

University Briefs

By Kristina Charania Ecuador volcano kills U of C student On June 2, University of Calgary chemical engineering student Danielle Kendall was hit by a car-sized...

Unlocking the origins of life

New grant may help SFU scientist Peter Unrau show that RNA is the key element By Leah Bjornson Photos by SFU News Questions like “What is the...

Conference discussed making cities work for women and girls

The event discussed whether gender and equity are in the community planning process  By Leah Bjornson Photos by Geoff Webb Esteemed women in our community are challenging...

Coalition calls for federal decriminalization of all drugs

Harper’s government and police oppose report’s proposal By Sahira Memon Photos by Patrick Down A report published on May 23rd by the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC)...

Board Shorts

Notes from the latest SFSS Board of Directors meeting. By Alison Roach LDC out as SUB location Build SFU project manager Marc Fontaine presented a site evaluation...

SFU student could be Canada’s first quadriplegic model

Jessica Kruger is breaking boundaries in her pursuit to become the face of Something Sweet By Alison Roach Photos by Bill Hawley *See update below SFU student Jessica Kruger is...

Snowboarders’ concerns go “Beyond Boarding”

SFU grad and crew are shredding pow while spreading awareness of environmental issues in BC By Leah Bjornson Photos by Bill Hawley Photography A recent SFU graduate...

Supreme court case for legalizing prostution

Group advocating for asymmetrical criminalization to protect women in sex trade By Alison Roach Photos by Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter Last Tuesday, in a...

Notes from this month’s Board of Governors meeting

Here’s what the university’s highest governing body talked about this month By Alison Roach   Food Services The board talked about recent improvements to dining services, noting that...