”Great energy,” “good vibes” at Surrey open house

SFU Surrey opened its doors on Mar. 6 to showcase some of SFU’s most prestigious programs and research projects; the event also featured entertainment...

TransLink efficiency measures potentially problematic

  An interview with professional bus driver Dianne McKenzie has revealed funding problems within TransLink; McKenzie told The Peak she feels “good working for such...

Conference discusses becoming a living wage university

In a conference on Feb. 27, Living Wage SFU called for Simon Fraser to become the first living wage university in Canada, following the...

SFU dances for those who can’t

When Phi Delta Epsilon’s (PDE) president, Jordan Yao, received a call about potentially developing SFU’s first Dance Marathon — and, in doing so, being...

Meet CLIVE: an environmental fortune teller

Combining 3D game engines and spatial data, researchers from SFU and the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) have developed an interactive geo-visualization tool...

Fraternity hosts Rock Paper Scissors tournament

The university’s first Rock Paper Scissors tournament was held over Feb. 24 and 25 and aimed to promote a message of anti-bullying. SFU’s Alpha Kappa...

Commuter survey explores transit tactics

“Have mercy, been waiting for the bus all day;” this lyric was true for ZZ Top in the ‘80s, and is true for students...

University consults students over proposed recreation facility

The Board of Governors is asking SFU students for their feedback regarding a proposal for a new recreational facility at SFU Burnaby. A private company...

Sugar daddies sweeten the deal for students in debt

SYDNEY (CUP) — Sugar daddies and students seem to be coming together, according to a survey and press release from www.seekingarrangements.com. The site offers...

SFU appoints new VP, research

SFU will welcome Joy Johnson as its new VP, research this fall. Current VP, research, Mario Pinto will finish his second five-year term this...