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News briefs through the decades
October 5, 2015As with any student publication, current events are the bread and butter of The Peak. These pages have always been a lightning rod for hot takes from students who are eager to flap their fledgling ideological wings, certain that they’re unearthing hidden gems of insight into what’s happening in the world. Here’s a look at some headlines past students probably “unpacked” since the first issue was printed. 1965 — U.S.…
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Student App Roundup
October 5, 2015Who doesn’t love hearing the phrase, “There’s an app for that”? Shopping? There’s an app for that. Travel? There’s an app for that. School? There’s an app for that. Actually, there are several. Let’s take a look at some of…
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SFU researchers help army veteran walk again
October 5, 2015Captain Trevor Greene, after being severely injured in Afghanistan, has regained hope of walking with the help of Carolyn Sparrey, SFU assistant professor of mechatronic systems engineering, and a sophisticated exoskeleton technology. Greene was on tour in Afghanistan in 2006…
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Students vote yes to Build SFU project
September 22, 2015After a year of uncertainty as to how Build SFU would proceed, SFU students voted “yes” to both the Student Union Building (SUB) and Stadium projects at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in the West Gym on Tuesday. The…
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Students talk accessibility at SFU
August 4, 2015In a push to improve the organization’s accessibility, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) hosted an open forum for students to engage in accessibility dialogue. Held over two days, the sessions saw a handful of student participants who gathered to…
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Indigenous catering comes to campus
August 4, 2015SFU has plans to rollout an on-campus Indigenous catering option on Burnaby Campus this September. The university is in the midst of working out a contract with a traditional Aboriginal caterer that would be able to prepare and serve authentic…
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CJSF hosts alternative summer camp
August 4, 2015SFU’s campus and community radio station CJSF is holding their eighth annual Radio Kids Camp for children ages eight to 12. The program gives children the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a radio station, equips them with…
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SFU Students perform free summer musical for kids
July 27, 2015Four SFU students are performing free outdoor children’s theatre in the Lower Mainland this summer. Funded by a grant from the Government of Canada, the production is presented annually by the Burnaby Arts Council, whose panel selects a new group…
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SFU clubs collaborate to celebrate Eid
July 27, 2015SFU’s Pakistan Students Association (PSA) and Ismaili Students Association (ISA) came together to throw an Eid party in Freedom Square. The event was held on Saturday, July 18, from around 9:00 p.m. until the early morning hours, past 1:00 a.m.…
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SFU students find success working abroad
July 27, 2015In the past 12 years, SFU has landed over 950 students international placements as part of the co-op program. What’s the appeal, and what does the process of leaving SFU to find greener pastures involve? The Peak talked to International…
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