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Highlighting BC’s Paralympians

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A man in a Canadian uniform tearfully shakes hands with a woman. Hanging from his shoulders is a gold medal.
PHOTO: Courtesy of @cdnparalympics on Instagram

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer

39 Paralympians with ties to BC have just returned home from a successful trip to the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Riding off the high of the most prestigious world stage in sport — and hungry for competition — 11 of these BC-based Paralympians scooped up medals. Altogether, 126 paralympic athletes from the Canadian national team were named to the Paris 2024 games. Team Canada returned home with 29 medals — 10 gold, nine silver, and 10 bronze — tied with Rio 2016 as the most hardware won by Canadian Paralympians at any summer Paralympics to date. 

The heated competition buzzed with records made in para swimming, athletics, cycling, wheelchair basketball, boccia, and more. Canadian Paralympians competed in 18 different sports across countless events in the City of Love . . . for sport. Among those, BC-based athletes made up 31% of the team roster and 45% of the national team winnings, respectively.

The Paralympics are held alongside the Olympics for athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as visual impairments. In order to accommodate various levels of ability, different classifications are implemented for each sport to allow for fair competition. Each athlete is evaluated per classification type for each sport and event they compete in. 

This year’s Paralympics marked the first time that these Canadian athletes were paid for their podium placements — something that has typically only been done for the Olympics. Paralympians are competitive athletes too, and deserve to be paid for their podium placings and hard work as they are just as worthy as any competitive athlete in sport.

Greg Stewart from Kamloops, who competes in para athletics, launched his way to a gold medal in shot put at the 2024 games. He stood on top of the podium in his second visit to the Paralympics, following a personal best silver at the Para Athletics World Championships this past May. He’s also previously competed internationally in sitting volleyball.

Danielle Ellis from White Rock, captain of the Canadian para sitting volleyball team, served her way to a bronze medal alongside her teammates. Paris was Ellis’ third Paralympic Games, and her first time placing on the podium to take hardware home. She’s been a member of the national team since 2009.

Para swimmer Nicholas Bennett, from Parksville, made waves in the pool for a total of three medals — two gold and one silver — alongside breaking three world records in the 100m breaststroke, 200 IM (individual medley), and 200m freestyle events. This was his second Paralympic appearance.

From West Vancouver, para cyclist Nathan Clement pedalled his way to silver on his tricycle. Paris was his second Paralympic games, following his debut at Rio in 2016 (when he was a para swimmer at the time) and a hiatus from Tokyo. He has a plethora of world champion winnings and pan-American titles under his belt for both para cycling and para swimming. Clement won multiple bronze medals at world championships throughout 2023 and 2024 before upgrading his hardware in Paris.

Congratulations to all the athletes for one of the most successful Paralympic Games in Canadian history to date. May you enjoy your well-deserved moments of celebration and rejuvenation before hitting the ground running — or rolling, swimming, walking, serving, and cycling — once again for the next competitions on the world stage. Until then, we’ll be cheering you on as you prepare for Los Angeles 2028.

SFU Student Bulletin: Week of October 1 – 6

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ILLUSTRATION: Courtesy of The Peak

By: Hana Hoffman, Peak Associate

Announcements

  • OCTOBER BOO-PASS NOW AVAILABLE — This spooky season, all SFU students are eligible for the limited-time BOO-Pass, which allows access to all haunted areas of the old SFU buildings. Go on, admire SFU’s boo-talist architecture, but beware of what you might see if you look too closely (as-boos-tos). Boogattis driven by ghosts will also be available in place of the campus shuttle, but there is no guarantee of where you’ll end up. 
  • CROWDED BUSES — Be sure to do your morning stretches and wear comfortable shoes to stand in if you’re taking transit because you probably won’t find a seat. We also recommend bringing gloves with a good grip so you can safely hold on to the handles during the bumpy ride or lugging a foldable lawn chair so you’ll always have your own seat reserved.

Important dates this month:

Opportunities

  • JOB POSITION AVAILABLE — We are now hiring for the sky-watching position at SFU! Since it will gradually get darker at earlier times, your role is to watch the sky every evening to see exactly what time the sun sets, then share the outcome with the SFU community. With that, students will know exactly what time to go outside the next evening to take the perfect sunset pictures to post on Instagram! And, in contrast to boring jobs out there with all that paperwork and direct deposit stuff, this position will pay you in sunset-coloured bubble teas! Deadline to submit application: National Fried Scallops Day.
  • WE NEED S’MORE S’MORE TUTORS — SFU s’moreology course offerings are struggling to keep up with the rising demand for s’more research classes. The National Institute of S’mores Committee is hiring immediately for s’more tutors to support the education of the next generation of s’moreologists who will add much-needed capacity to BC’s s’mores production system. Applications open until position filled. Eligibility: 
  1. Must have completed the following courses with a grade of 86% or higher.
  • S’more History & Evolution 101
  • Impact of S’more Availability on University Student Life 120
  • S’more Building Techniques 201
  • Chocolate, Marshmallow, and Graham Cracker Intensive Flavour Study 235

2. Must have a passion for s’more development and have conducted a minimum of 15             lab experiments

      3. Work experience as a s’more chef is an asset

Resources

  • SFU STRATEGY TO HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR UPCOMING EXAMS – As announced last week, final exams have been rescheduled from December 5–17 to October 16–23, which is coming up soon. We ask that students get off their Nintendo and switch to a win-tendo mindset to try achieving the highest grades possible. In preparation for exam week, we will double all lecture and tutorial durations to get that extra study time in. If your courses overlap and you can’t be in two classrooms at once, then you clearly need to catch up on your multitasking skills. Good luck!
  • For anyone who is still mentally recovering from the overwhelming crowds of young, energetic first-year students during Welcome Day, here is a 30 minute soothing meditation video to eliminate fatigue and stress and help you regain your inner peace. 

Oh, what a September to remember.

Jiaozi.com is committed to creating more than just delicious dumplings

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A container filled with pan-fried dumplings and a green frog bun.
PHOTO: Izzy Cheung / The Peak

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor

This summer, Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park hosted the 3rd annual BC Dumpling Festival. As an avid foodie, I went to check out this festival with my family expecting to find more luscious local eateries and mouth-watering treats. However, as I perused the colourful stations, I came across a story with a flavour even deeper than what was provided by their plump chicken Jiaozi, also known as potstickers. 

PHOTO: Izzy Cheung / The Peak

With a bright orange banner decorated with adorable characters in bun-like forms, Jiaozi.com stuck out for more reasons than just their décor. Situated under their tent was a flat-top grill, where a swarm of potstickers could be seen steaming up a storm, their smell wafting throughout the festival grounds. Drawn in by the smell of yummy steamed dumplings and the smiling aunties who worked the till, I pulled out my phone to research the vendors. 

PHOTO: Izzy Cheung / The Peak

Jiaozi (jau-zee) is a Chinese staple referring to dumplings that have become most prevalent around the Lunar New Year or Mid-Autumn Festival. The pronunciation of this dish is similar to a phrase meaning “transition from old to new,” which has made it a more popular dish to be sampled during these holidays. They’re typically filled with a type of ground meat and served with a sauce filled with a slight tang of vinegar. It’s a simple dish that Jiaozi.com executes with an artfully crafted story. 

On their website, Jiaozi.com’s mission statement is clear — and that’s “to raise awareness of anti-Asian racist discrimination and violent attacks on seniors.” They do this by making bao, with their proceeds going towards East Asian elders who were affected by racially-motivated attacks that occurred on April 11, 2021, and the Canadian Caring Community Alliance. Their social media and online presence are permeated by eye-opening stories from East Asian seniors about being attacked. Not everything is negative, however, as they also share recaps of some of their volunteering events, a truly tight-knit community. 

PHOTO: Izzy Cheung / The Peak

I made sure to order some of Jiaozi.com’s specialty — their jiaozi, of course! — as well as one of their adorable character buns filled with red bean paste. They had a small display of each of their character baos next to the till, with the designs ranging from cute chickens to Pokémon like Drifblim. The food came out quickly despite the heat from the beating sun and the small line ahead of me. 

PHOTO: Izzy Cheung / The Peak

Once I collected my dumplings, my family and I took a seat under the shade of a nearby tree. We were going to grab some sauce for the dumplings, but took a bite out of one and decided that it didn’t even need it. The jiaozi were packed with flavour and filling. The ground chicken was salty without being too overpowering, and the vegetables inside were still slightly crunchy. Every   corner of the dumpling had filling in it — there were no open pockets of just the doughy wrapper. Our red bean bao came in the shape of a wide-eyed frog, wrapping the paste in a soft yet warm hug.  

While Jiaozi.com’s dumplings are definitely delicious, there’s much more to this bao shop than what meets the eye. Their dedication to amplifying the voices and stories of East Asian seniors in Canada is admirable, and the fact that they do so while making dishes that these elders perfected in their respective countries acts as a tender love song to the growth that emerges from each generation. Elderly immigrants have helped us first-and-second generation immigrants establish our roots in Canada, and it’s heartwarming to see the favour returned. 

Check out @jiaozi_official on Instagram to see which events they’ll be at next! 

BC United withdrawing isn’t the worst thing

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A British Columbia flag on a flagpole
PHOTO: Dennis Sylvester Hurd / Flickr

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer

On August 28, the BC United Party (formerly known as the BC Liberal Party) pulled out of the election and endorsed the BC Conservatives. While it may have shocked some, the indecisive nature of the party led to this result. BC United’s moral inconsistency shows they lack commitment and were better off pulling out. Their idea to float members of the party over to the Conservatives and publicly endorse them calls into question the integrity of the values they claim to uphold. 

In May, BC United Leader Kevin Falcon said he would not merge with the Conservatives because of the timing and the extremist ideals of Conservative candidates. Even with United’s promises to hire back unvaccinated workers, Falcon stated he still “can’t merge with a party that has candidates that equate vaccinations with Nazism or apartheid.” Why backtrack on this claim weeks before the election? Is this Falcon’s way of going with the lesser of two miseries to him, and compromising his so-called morals in favour of a chance at toppling the NDP? Or is this John Rustad and Falcon coming together and hand-picking a team of favourable MLA’s as stated in his letter? 

The BC United rebranding was the death knell of this party — even United inadvertently admitted this when they sought to add their old name onto voting ballots. First, they attempted to distance themselves from liberalism with their name change, then they openly endorsed their Conservative opponents. Catering toward both sides of the isle feels like blatant pandering. It makes you wonder how BC United ever expected to be perceived as anything but BC Conservatives Lite. And the embarrassment of an announcement letter while praising someone you kicked off the Liberal caucus two years ago for climate denialism? 

The displacement of members for “strategic advantage” by merging with the Conservatives further undermines the party’s integrity. It just leaves a bad taste in the mouth when a party so openly breaks trust with their supporters, effectively discarding all the party members’ work to build relationships with their riding. And what does it say about the Conservatives that they were so ready to take United members under their wing? What is even the difference between the two parties?

It’s beyond important to vote. If you care about the well-being of yourself and others, putting in your vote should be a high priority. You don’t have to know everything about these parties and their policies, but doing what you can to educate yourself is crucial. Although it may seem daunting, there are resources that break down the general ideas of each party, like we did at The Peak. Talking with peers, reading a variety of information from party websites and political analysts, and researching what your local riding is standing for can make a difference. The polls are closer than ever right now, so BC residents need to prioritize getting their vote in. Your vote isn’t just a paper ballot; it’s the power to shape your future — don’t let someone else make that decision for you.

Peakie strikes again with advice!

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Many yellow plastic ducks on a blue background. There is a red plastic duck wearing a crown standing out in front of the others.
PHOTO: Igor Omilaev / Unsplash

By: Sarah Sorochuk, SFU Student and C Icart, Humour Editor

Dear Peakie, 

I am an avid transit user. Name any bus, I’ve been on it. My favourite part of being on the bus is standing in front of the red line right next to the door. This allows me to block the driver’s view and prevent others from boarding the bus. However, recently, a driver kept playing the “please move to the rear of the bus” audio. When I didn’t move — because that obviously does not apply to me — he directly asked me to step back. I did what anyone else in my situation would do and cried. How do you suggest I handle it if I’m ever put in this horrible position again?

Sincerely, 
Door Blocker

Dear Door Blocker,

I understand your pain and am truly sorry for this terrible situation. Though this issue here, I do fear you were slightly to blame. I know it’s horrible that I turned this on you. But realistically, blocking the way is rude. Not that I blame you, that is the best spot, as you get a view of everything. So, my suggestion would be rather than standing in the front, you could sit in the front chairs instead. There, you will still have the power of being in the front, without the embarrassing “please move to the back of the bus” soundtrack playing on repeat. My other suggestion is more devious, though. Bribe the driver with snacks. In my experience, a chocolate bar can go a long way. 

Sincerely,
Peakie

Dear Peakie,

We all know group projects suck. I have decided I don’t want to live a life where I do things that suck. Therefore, I will not be engaging in this headache-inducing activity. I was very clear about this with my professor, but they still went on Canvas and assigned me to a group. What recourse do I have to battle this injustice? 

Best, 
Call me Jason Derulo cause I’m ridin’ solo

Dear Jason Derulo,

I appreciate your confidence and courage to battle the bounds professors have made with their annoying group projects. I support your protest of these assignments!! As for your frustrating professor, I think you should email them explaining why you wish to work on your own. It should be at least five pages long, stating all of your reasons and proof from psychological papers. Make sure to do your research, this is important. You need to prove it to them. Your professor should take you seriously. If not, refer them to me. I will have so much fun talking to them! I have your back Jason Derulo!

Supportively,
Peakie! 

Dear Peakie, 

Did you know that “eat the cat” is not a lesbian anthem by an up-and-coming queer artist? I recently found out it was a xenophobic comment made by a convicted felon? That’s such a vibe kill. I don’t want to co-sign that shit, but also the remix is fire. What should I do?

Sonically, 
Vegan Haitian

Dear Vegan Haitian,

Honestly, this is the most bizarre letter I have received, and quite frankly, you have stumped me. Personally, I would not listen to anything that xenophobic felon has to say. Just because he’s had attempts on his life doesn’t mean he should be endangering others with false claims. Anyways, trends come and go and you’ll have something less problematic to shimmy to in no time. 

Keep dancing,
Peakie

Creative corner: Discovering improv and stand-up comedy

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A microphone and stand are washed in a purple-ish light.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Matthias Wagner / Unsplash

By: Tam Nguyen, Staff Writer

I was always a wallflower growing up. I was uncomfortable in my skin and frightened of being the centre of attention. A teacher wanted me to read a paragraph out loud? Not happening. Friends invited me to join their dancing talent show? I’d be shivering and sweating just thinking about how I’d fail miserably and everyone would laugh at me. Even though I loved film, theater, acting, and music, I never tried to participate in any related events. I accepted that I was born to be in the background, and that there was nothing wrong with that. But deep down, I was scared of being judged.

Since I arrived in Vancouver, I wanted to change. I had a fresh start where I was a nobody in this city. I could be anything I wanted and be kept safe by anonymity. So, the first thing I did was look up improv workshops around the city, eventually finding Queerprov, an improv club for queer people. 

I still remember my first time coming to these workshops — they really changed the way I perceived acting. It’s not about being in your head and thinking about yourself, it’s about looking at your scene partner and trying to get the most out of it. You look at their body language, you look at their facial expressions, and you try to react to that. You hear what they are about to say so you can respond back. 

In this improv workshop, we learn alot about the concept of letting go. Letting go of your shyness, letting go of the need to be perfect, letting go of the fear of being judged, just letting go to start acting. We play games to warm up, and one of my favourites is “Yes, And!” In this game, participants walk around, mingling with each other and having fun. Then, when someone says, “Yes, and let’s be a robot” (for example), everyone needs to act like a robot. 

By immersing myself in these improv experiences, I’ve become more adjusted to navigating this new city, and get less anxious when I need to present something. I’ve learned that humour is a great way to warm up the audience and make them open to what you’re about to say. 

I also love stand-up comedy as a type of performance, as my experiences with it have made me a braver writer. When doing stand-up comedy, jokes get feedback immediately based on the reaction of the crowd. Their laughs, or lack of, will tell you if your joke lands. It has forced me to improve my joke writing skills and the exposure has helped me not take things personally. I allow myself to play more with words, my voice, the tone, and the topic I’m writing about. 

The best thing I’ve gotten out of these experiences is realizing I can actually be a good performer. I can act, I can be funny, and I can make other people laugh. I’ve learned to enjoy the spotlight. It even makes me feel good about myself. I always thought I was born to stay out of the limelight, to be a background character or a support player. But through these experiences, I’ve realized I have much more potential than that. I’ve allowed myself to be brave and bold, and to dive head-first into the performing arts world.

If you share the same experience as me, I’d really encourage you to go and try an improv or stand-up comedy club, such as Blind Tiger Comedy and The Improv Centre. They’re places where you can feel safe being yourself, surrounded by good people who would be happy to help you embrace your weirdness. 

This week at SFU: October 1 – 6

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A woman in red and white attempts to bump a volleyball.
PHOTO: Courtesy of @fasttracksportsphotography on Instagram

By: Caitlin Kingsmill, News Writer

Home games

Thursday, October 3: women’s soccer vs. Western Oregon at Terry Fox Field at 6:00 p.m.

  • SFU began the 2024 season with a 2–0 win against the Stanislaus State Warriors.
  • Live video, live stats, and tickets available online.

Saturday, October 5: softball vs. University of British Columbia at Beedie Field at 11:00 a.m.

  • SFU won game one of the home opener doubleheader vs Western Oregon Wolves.

Saturday, October 5: softball vs University of British Columbia at Beedie Field at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 5: women’s soccer vs. Saint Martin’s at Terry Fox Field at 4:00 p.m. 

Away games

Tuesday, October 1: women’s golf at WT Regional Preview in Amarillo, Texas

  • SFU ended last season winning the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Women’s Golf Championships.
  • All five of SFU’s golfers placed in the top 10 at last year’s championships.

Tuesday, October 1: men’s golf at Western Washington Invitational in Bellingham, Washington at 8:30 a.m. (shotgun start).

  • SFU won the title last year with a total of nine over 873.

Thursday, October 3: men’s soccer at Montana State Billings in Billings, Montana at 5:00 p.m.

  • SFU ended the first game of the 2024 season opener in a 1–1 draw against Westmont College.
  • Live video and live stats available online.

Thursday, October 3: volleyball at Western Oregon in Monmouth, Oregon at 7:00 p.m.

  • SFU began this season with a 3–1 victory over California State University San Marcos at the San Diego invitational.
  • Live video and live stats available online.

Saturday, October 5: volleyball at Saint Martin’s in Lacey, Washington at 1:00 p.m.

  • SFU ended the preseason with a 3–0 win against Cal State San Bernardino.

Indigenous athletes of past and present

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A hockey player skating away from the camera with his name plate written in Cree syllabics.
PHOTO: Courtesy of @ebear25 on Instagram

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer

Ethan Bear — Hockey

In 2020, Bear became the first NHL player to wear a jersey with Cree syllabics on the nameplate. Bear, who is from the Ochapowace Nation in Kisiskâciwan (Saskatchewan), was playing for the Edmonton Oilers at the time, and later went on to play 61 games for the Vancouver Canucks in the 2022–23 season. Bear scored three goals during this time, with a memorable one coming in a January 15, 2023 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. This came mere minutes after the public learned of the passing of Algonquin Canucks legend, Gino Odjick. In the offseason, Bear runs a hockey skills camp for Indigenous youth in rural areas. 

Phil Mack — Rugby

Mack hails from lək̓ʷəŋən (Victoria) and is a member of the Toquaht Nation on Vancouver Island. Mack was part of the gold-medal-winning rugby sevens men’s team at the 2015 Pan-American Games. In January 2024, Mack was named the attack coach for the Canada men’s rugby national team. Mack has also been involved with Thunder Rugby, an organization that focuses on developing and supporting rugby programs in Indigenous communities on Vancouver Island.

Xulsimalt — Soccer

Given the English name Harry Manson at a young age, Xulsimalt was an early icon in the world of Nanaimo soccer. Xulsimalt was a member of the Snuneymuxw First Nation on the eastern side of Vancouver Island, near Nanaimo. In 1897, he gained recognition as the 18-year-old captain of the Snuneymuxw team, and was scouted by the Nanaimo Thistles. He became one of the first Indigenous players to play on a previously all-European team. While he faced racism from the media, fans, officials, and opponents, he later went on to found the Nanaimo Indian Wanderers, an all-Indigenous team that competed against the other top-level soccer teams in the growing Nanaimo area. Xulsimalt was also one of the three Indigenous players on the Nanaimo All-Stars team that won a BC provincial championship in 1903, and the Wanderers team that won the Nanaimo soccer title in 1904. His life reached a tragic end in 1912 after he was hit by a train. Over 100 years after his passing, he was finally inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in 2014 as a pioneer of the sport.

Lara Mussell Savage — Ultimate

Savage is from the Sqwá First Nation, a Stó:lō group in Ts’elxwéyeqw (Chilliwack), and is a decorated ultimate frisbee player who won gold in the 2000 and 2004 World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) World Ultimate & Guts Championships. In 2016, Savage became an ambassador for #LevelTheField, a viaSport BC program promoting gender equality in sports. She served as Chief of the Sqwá First Nation from 2020–23. Savage also worked on Indigenous inclusion during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and led community engagement initiatives for the Indigenous-led 2030 Olympics bid, which was eventually rejected by the provincial government. Savage was inducted into the Chilliwack Sports Hall of Fame in 2016, and into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024.

Angela Chalmers — Track and field

One of the most decorated Indigenous athletes in Canada, Chalmers won the 3000m bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, as well as three gold medals between the 3000m and 1500m events at the 1990 Auckland and 1994 Victoria Commonwealth Games. Growing up on Vancouver Island, Chalmers comes from Caƞ Kaġa Dakhóta Oyáte (also known as Birdtail Sioux First Nation) ancestry from her mother’s side in Manitoba. Chalmers retired from competition in 1997 and went on to work with the provincial Department of Education to aid Indigenous students complete their high school education. She has earned many honours for her sporting excellence, being inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 and Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2024. 

Richard “Bear” Peter — Wheelchair basketball

A three-time Paralympic champion, Peter comes from the Quwʼutsun, or Cowichan Tribes reserve near Duncan on Vancouver Island. Peter has used a wheelchair since the age of four, and began playing wheelchair basketball at 15. He participated in five Paralympic Games, earning gold at the Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, and London 2012 games, earning silver at the Beijing 2008 games, and placing fifth at the Atlanta 1996 games. Since his retirement in 2012, Peter has taken up playing para badminton. Peter has been described an Indigenous athletic role model, and was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.

CONFESSIONALS: I take a moment of silence after making a large purchase to make peace with the money I have let slip away

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A woman wearing a yellow dress and black boots is confidently strutting as money is flying out of her purse. She is pulling a red cart full of shopping bags and a mannequin torso.
ILLUSTRATION: Cliff Ebora / The Peak

By: Yulissa Huamani, SFU student

Every time I leave the house, I promise myself I will only buy something if it’s absolutely necessary. Something that still surprises me a lot is that taxes are added at the end of a purchase. The price tag on everything is a lie! This may sound dramatic, but I shake in my boots whenever I pay a bill. It feels good to make large purchases until I open my online banking app. To avoid this, I pay with cash. Then, the product is basically free since the numbers in my account didn’t go down. 

While this may seem contradictory to my point about cash (because it is), my best financial strategy consists of buying things online instead of going to the store. Think about it; if we include the price of transportation to just get there, it is worth it (at least, that is what I tell myself). But then it’s impossible to just get one item because I need to buy at least seven for free shipping. 

I strongly believe my life has changed since I heard, “You only live once,” for the first time. But I don’t know if it changed for the better or . . . Life’s too short not to buy every item that has a cat or raccoon image on it. Sometimes, you gotta spoil yourself before reflecting in a corner of your room while asking yourself, “Why am I like this?” Only then can you move forward to cry about assignments instead.

But don’t get me wrong, these are necessary purchases. Like that one concert ticket you buy during an existential crisis or that 2:00 a.m. fast food delivery you didn’t even get to eat because it got devoured in seconds outside your residence by the little masked thieves who had the audacity to show off their smile while eating the fries. 

As a person that is obsessed with many animals or weird shapes and colors I feel the necessity of “investing” in my happiness. Such as buying socks with cats on them or buying an excessively overpriced notebook that I saw “on discount.” Again, this is me gaslighting myself that it is a necessary purchase. It makes my heart happy but low-key destroys my consciousness. However, birthday money is such a relief. It allows me to feel rich for at least five minutes before running into a store. I believe that another one of the greatest joys in life is to find a dollar laying on a muddy street. I remember almost getting rolled over by the Metrotown bus for collecting a nickel. Anyways, it was amazing.

Need to Know, Need to Go: Vancouver’s fall indie lineup

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A band is bathed in blue and purple lights as they play an outdoor nighttime concert in front of a large crowd. The EAST VAN sign glows in the back of the piece.
ILLUSTRATION: Sonya Janeshewski / The Peak

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer

As the leaves fall amid the changing of seasons, a plethora of intimate shows are rolling into town to kick off the autumn 2024 tour season. Many eclectic artists from all across Canada have already passed through Vancouver, bringing their talents to local venues such as The Wise Hall and Lounge. Any season is a good season to support indie music, but with full fall lineups, what better time is there than now? Here’s a peak into some of this fall’s upcoming standouts.  

Donovan Woods 

October 5
Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, 777 Homer St., Vancouver   
Tickets currently range from $56 to $154 

Juno award-winning folk-pop musician Donovan Woods is bringing The Living Well Tour to the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts on October 5. He’ll be in Vancouver to showcase his new album, Things Were Never Good if They’re Not Good Now. With 13 intimate tracks on the record including “Rosemary” and “Living Well,” his latest music seeps with emotion and groovy nuances. This is his seventh studio album and it’s clear to say that Woods is no stranger to songwriting and bringing his best performance to the stage. Catch his show at the Centre, and be serenaded by lilting lyrics and soft melodies.

Wild Rivers

October 7
The Orpheum, 601 Smithe St., Vancouver   
Tickets currently range from $34 to $225 

Toronto-based indie folk-rock band Wild Rivers will be taking to the Orpheum on October 7. Touring in support of their latest album Never Better, alongside their upcoming sister album Better Now (to be released Oct. 18), the trio of Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover, and Andrew Oliver have made waves at home and internationally. With hits like “Thinking ‘Bout Love” and “Neon Stars” combined with new releases “Cave” and “Anyways, I Love You,” Wild Rivers’ melancholic lyrics, honey-covered harmonies, and catchy melodies will have you in a trance all night long.

Terra Lightfoot

October 11
Bez Arts Hub, #102 20230 64 Ave., Langley 
Tickets start at $59 

On October 11, Terra Lightfoot will take to the Bez Arts Hub in Langley in support of her latest LP, Healing Power. This is her third record produced by the highly-esteemed Gus Van Go, and in it, Lightfoot leaves no stone unturned. With energetic, catchy songs like “Long Way Down” and “Come Back Around,” you’ll surely be dancing to the beat at her show as her tour makes a pit stop in Metro Vancouver. 

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