Grad students grapple with lack of U-Pass as labs reopen

Written by: Zach Siddiqui, Humour Editor With labs reopening and the suspension of the U-Pass program, many grad students are facing additional costs on account...

Multiple student groups victim to break-ins on campus in the past few months

Written by: Paige Riding, Staff Writer Embark, Out On Campus (OOC), and The Peak’s offices have all been subject to break-ins and petty theft over...

SFU faces renewed backlash for “Clan” athletics team name

Written by: Michelle Young, Staff Writer This is a developing story that The Peak will continue to cover in future articles.  SFU’s athletics teams, known as...

Senate Report: June 8, 2020

Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer Petter elaborates on his anti-racism statement and SFU’s equity initiatives  During Monday’s Senate meeting, SFU President and Senate Chair Andrew...

Council Corner: June 9, 2020

Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor Discussion with SFU senior leaders about student services in COVID-19 The GSS meeting began with a presentation followed by discussion...

SFU holds virtual convocation ceremony for Spring 2020 graduates

Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer On the evening of Thursday June 11, SFU hosted a half-hour virtual convocation ceremony to celebrate over 4,500 SFU...

Board Shorts: June 12, 2020

Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor Here are the highlights from last Friday’s four-hour long Board meeting.  Black in BC Community Emergency Support Fund contribution The Board...

As incoming chancellor begins her term, former SFU chancellor Anne Giardini reflects on her six years at SFU

Written by: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer On June 13, Tamara Vrooman started as SFU’s newest chancellor, taking over from Anne Giardini, who has held the...

SFU Surrey’s TD Community Engagement Centre transitions to virtual volunteering amid COVID-19

Written by: Anna Kazi, Peak Associate The SFU Surrey TD Community Engagement Centre (CEC) is offering virtual volunteering opportunities for the summer. Due to the...

The Peak looks into asbestos on campus

Written by: Devana Petrovic, Staff Writer Many of SFU’s Burnaby campus buildings were constructed using asbestos-containing materials (ACM). ACM causes health hazards when disturbed; with...