What grinds our gears: Jump scares and unnecessary gore in horror movies

Written by: Winona Young, Arts Editor When I tell people I like horror movies, I mean horror movies. I want the horrific, the macabre, and...

Have some fun and wear your Halloween costumes to class

Written by: Youeal Abera, Staff Writer I think it’s safe to assume that we’re all exhausted from midterm season. The luxuries of reading for fun,...

Political Corner: Journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death should have been the tipping point for relations with Saudi Arabia

After the weeks following his disappearance, the Saudi Arabian government confirmed that journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed on October 2 after entering the Saudi...

Hudson Bay’s cancelled “Make Canada Great Again” hats disrespect Canadian consumers

Written by: Gene Cole, Opinions Editor Make America Great Again (MAGA) has become a meme of uncomfortable proportions. Made popular as a slogan in President...

Don’t dismiss ADHD as an excuse to get drugs

Written by: Eva Zhu, Peak Associate Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that causes difficulty in brain function and development. Two common symptoms...

What grinds our gears: Solo students taking up whole booths all by themselves

Written by: Gene Cole, Opinions Editor I’ve been known to carry a lot on my back to campus each day. Between my laptop, large notepad,...

What If: Computers were installed into every lecture hall seat

Written by: Nathaniel Tok, Peak Associate Most modern students live off the technology we live with, but if we got computers in every lecture hall,...

The negative public stance on Syrian refugees reveals a loss in Canadian values

Written by: Matt Holowko, SFU Student Three years ago, Canada welcomed refugees from Syria. I couldn’t help but feel proud and patriotic at the thought...

Queer students deserve better than what the SFSS is providing

Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor When I left high school, every breath felt fresher and every step felt stronger. Most students experience this power,...

The beauty standard for fairer and lighter skin in India has grown deep and unfair

Written by: Jasleen Bains, SFU Student I grew up watching light-skinned Indian actresses and models on television, believing that my darker skin made me subordinate....