Elementary students build battle robots at SFU

SFU hosted a two-day workshop at the Surrey campus for elementary school students from Surrey. The program, running March 23 and 24, was a...

Deepak Sharma wins SFSS Presidency

“Deepak, your life is going to be hell for the next year but this is it, you’re elected, you’re the next President.” Those...

This year’s election “disappointing” according to SFSS Board members

At this point, those who have been following the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) election know that there are a reduced number of candidates...

New app focuses on Chinese international students

Online communities can bring people together or push them apart. For the creators of Tap Tip, a social media app, their goal was to...

SFU alum on hunger strike until Site C construction ceases

Update: The Peak contacted BC Hydro via phone, who said they would call back by 4 p.m. Friday in response to Henry's claims like the project...

Lack of female candidates criticised by SFSS members

“Where are all the female candidates? Seriously!” That’s the burning question on the mind of current VP External Relations Kathleen Yang. When asked what she...

Naomi Klein calls out Trudeau on “pretending to care” about climate change

What is something that former Prime Minister Stephen Harper has over Justin Trudeau? According to Naomi Klein, “at least he didn’t pretend to care”...

Apathy reigns supreme at SFSS Executive Debate

“I kind of expected there would be a lot more people up here,” remarked Simon Fraser Student Society presidential candidate Darien Lechner during his...

SFSS Non-Executive Debate emphasises student engagement

“The SFSS, although a wonderful organisation, has failed to do its job in connecting with students,” said Alam Khehra, a candidate for the position...

Low voter turnout could invalidate referendum questions

With the fate of the U-Pass being decided at this year’s referendum, it is important to acknowledge that the worst case scenario is that...