Self-deprecating humour isn’t as harmless as it seems

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer “Sorry, I’m a such a mess, aren’t I?” “I just want to die right now.” “I know, I’m so annoying.” These are the sort...

We shouldn’t be normalizing the ethnocide of Chinese Uyghurs

By: Mishaa Khan, Peak Associate Genocides and ethnic cleansing are not a thing of the past, and clearly neither are internment camps. In the province of...

What Grinds Our Gears: Why does flavour innovation stop at the pumpkin patch?

By: Gabrielle McLaren, Editor-in-Chief Before Starbucks takes me in the dead of night and disposes of my body with such corporate efficiency that it’s never found,...

Here’s what the Maclean’s top comprehensive university award doesn’t tell you about SFU

By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer Maclean’s magazine recently announced that SFU is once again Canada’s Top Comprehensive University for 2020. While this sounds like something that...

It’s a medical myth that blemishes and uneven skin are always caused by neglect

By: Michelle Young, SFU Student At an airport a few months ago, just as I got up to put away my trash during a four hour...

What Grinds Our Gears: Yes, SFU Mail, I’m really, positively sure that I want to log out

By: Tiffany Chang, Peak Associate Does anyone else find the “Do you want to log out completely?” component of SFU Mail irritating and totally unnecessary?...

Three key tips for staying strong in your study group

By: Michelle Chiang, Peak Associate Let’s face it: we’ve all barricaded ourselves at home for study-related reasons, only to end up watching Netflix and eating snacks...

Course syllabi need to be more upfront about the hidden costs of classes

By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer It’s the first day of class and I’m leaving the bookstore with my reusable SFU tote bag breaking at the seams....

Election rundown: Which party leaders participated in the climate strikes and why does it matter?

By: Kelly Grounds, Peak Associate On September 27, climate strikes were held across Canada as part of the larger global movement inspired by Greta Thunberg. Environmental...

What grinds our gears: Do us all a favour and stay home if you’re sick

By: Nicole Magas, Opinions Editor Dear Typhoid Mary, You know who you are. You’re the one who comes into class with a red nose and black-rimmed eyes,...