Disability Day of Mourning remembers those killed by their family and caretakers

Written by: Carter Hemion, Peak Associate  Content warning: discussion of ableism and violence against those with disabilities.  Autistics United Canada and disabled community members hosted the...

Data breach exposes SFU users’ personally identifiable information

Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On February 3, 2021, there was an eight-minute data breach from an SFU server. IT services discovered the attack...

SFU and Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre collaborate to decarbonize BC’s industrial sectors through cleantech

by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Foresight Cleantech Accelerator and SFU will work together to support the development of BC cleantech. This project will be funded by...

Ban the Bottle bars plastic water bottles from campus

by Karissa Ketter, News Writer A project three years in the making, Ban the Bottle, a collaboration with Re-use for Good,  banned plastic water bottles across...

Protests held at Vancouver Art Gallery condemn Myanmar military coup

by Petra Chase, SFU Student On February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military staged a coup. Armed soldiers occupied the streets and democratically-elected officials were detained....

Students question lack of diversity among SFU’s top leadership roles

by Karissa Ketter, News Writer There has been discussion among SFU students online regarding the implementation of white faculty and staff to promote equity, diversity, and...

AccessBC advocates for no-cost prescription contraception

by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer AccessBC is pushing for various types of contraception (such as the contraceptive patch, implant, and oral pill) to be available to...

SFU gender and health equity researchers discuss sex work inequities during COVID-19

by Dev Petrovic, Staff Writer SFU assistant professor in the faculty of health sciences, Shira Goldenberg and her research assistant, Jennie Pearson, spoke with The...

A summary of the 2021 SFSS candidate debate

by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On February 11, 2021, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) held a candidate debate for their 2021 Executive Committee elections. The...

New Dean of FCAT aims to prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion within the faculty

Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Carman Neustaedter has been named Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Art, and Technology (FCAT). Previously a professor and director...