SFU’s RADIUS Lab releases report on combating homelessness

A new report out of SFU has validated innovative initiatives which aim to provide supportive housing for marginalized individuals in Vancouver. SFU’s RADIUS Lab, in...

Partner abuse affects new mothers’ mental health

A new study from SFU graduate student Ashley Pritchard suggests that partner abuse may have adverse effects on the mental health of new mothers. Published...

Report weighs pros and cons of Site C dam

A report determining the fate of the proposed $7.9 billion Site C dam project has come back inconclusive, neither suggesting approval of the project...

University Briefs

  Digital health for expectant mothers The University of British Columbia has begun a program for prenatal education through text messaging. The digital health program, called...

Board Shorts

At-large rep off to Prague Newly elected at-large representative Rebecca Langmead has left for Prague for two months. The board approved Langmead’s leave of absence...

Satellite Signals

Harbour Centre An event last Tuesday at Harbour Centre, called Brain Food- How to Eat Smart, enlightened students on the effects that eating has on...

SFU Faculty Association votes to unionize

SFU faculty members and library staff have officially voted to unionize. The results of the vote, which were made public on Thursday, May 15, showed...

SFU robotics club gives competition the gears

SFU phasers were set to win at the 2014 VEX Robotics World Championship in Anaheim, California earlier this month, which invited top robotics teams...

Trend shows students return to nest

Recent statistics have shown that almost half of Metro Vancouverites in their 20s still live at home — the second-highest rate in Canada. Barbara Mitchell,...

Province shifts funding from liberal arts to trades training

Last month, SFU President Andrew Petter addressed the Vancouver Board of Trade regarding the value of traditional university education — specifically, liberal arts degrees...