Study finds bail ‘no-go’ zones block access to harm-reduction services

A recent study shows that the bail conditions placed on alleged offenders — especially drug users — are preventing access to harm-reduction services in...

Graduate Student Society holds referendum to raise part-time student fees

By: Aaron Richardson The SFU Graduate Student Society (GSS) is advancing a referendum question regarding a possible change to student membership fees in tandem with the...

Wi-Fi upgrade in residence causes connection issues for students

SFU Residence and Housing has received increased complaints about Internet access since it upgraded its service to include a wireless connection in dorm rooms...

SFU consults student societies about proposed tuition increase

Simon Fraser University is proposing another increase in student tuition and fees come fall 2018. The administration held a student consultation on October 27 regarding...

World News Beat

By: Nathaniel Tok AUSTRALIA — Deputy prime minister loses job over hidden dual citizenship Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, a former New Zealander, and four others...

Students elected to remaining positions in Senate

The results of a recent election of student representatives to the SFU Senate were released yesterday with three students joining the ranks. The university...

SFU engineers and physicists acquire $15.8 million in federal funding

Simon Fraser University is one of six institutions in British Columbia that received grants from the 2017 Innovation Fund, sponsored by the federal government. Canada’s...

SFU examines diverse approaches to women’s health at campus conference

By: Agnetha de Sa SFU hosted its inaugural Women's Health Research Symposium to explore research spanning eight faculties at the Burnaby campus on October 25....

Board Shorts

Board plans event for club executives The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) approved an upcoming event for student club executives at the SFSS Board of...

World News Beat

SPAIN – Catalonia president opposes Spanish bid for direct rule Catalonian President Carles Puigdemont has voiced his opposition to a plan by the Spanish Prime...