Dispelling raccoons’ cute image with hard facts would make SFU safer for humans and animals

By: Mishaa Khan, Peak Associate Burnaby campus raccoons must realize that they are on student territory while they willingly pose for Snapchat stories and nibble on...

Why must SFU Burnaby get the butt-end of the toilet paper roll?

By: Paige Riding, News Writer In the “Whale of a Birthday” episode of the culturally impactful show Spongebob Squarepants, Squidward performs a song for Pearl on...

Shakespeare is more torment than tranquility in an introductory class

By: Michelle Young, SFU Student Whether or not Shakespeare should be taught in schools is often widely debated. Many maintain that Shakespearean sonnets and plays are...

A little more clarity going into an exam would be nice, thanks

By: Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer This Halloween I dressed up as a midterm exam guide. It’s, like, the scariest thing ever — next to, you know,...

Accessibility, environmentalism, and safety are missing from SFU’s transit strike response

By: Gabrielle McLaren, Editor-in-Chief For a school that embraces its multi-campus nature and celebrates environmentalism, SFU’s reaction to the transit strike is remarkably hands-off. No matter...

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...

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....

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,...