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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes NBA history with first career triple-double

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Gilgeous-Alexander was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder last year. — Photo credit / The Associated Press/Jim Mone

By: Nathan Washington, SFU Student

Ah, the illustrious triple-double. In the game of basketball, it is a demonstration of versatility and dominance on all parts of the court. For those that don’t know, a triple-double is achieved by having double-digit statistics during a single game in three of the following categories: points, assists, rebounds, blocks, and/or steals. To provide some context, in the 1,230 games that take place during an NBA regular season, there is an average of around 100 triple-double games per year, often by superstars such as Russell Westbrook and Lebron James. 

So, when the 21-year-old Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced a 20-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 13, it was definitely an extraordinary achievement for a multitude of reasons. To be a young, developing player in the NBA with the ability to achieve such a game is an accomplishment on its own given that the league is known for its steep learning curve. Further, Gilgeous-Alexander became only the second Canadian to ever record a triple-double in an NBA game, the first being a guy named Steve Nash. 

On top of that, he joined another exclusive club with triple-double king Russell Westbrook, as the two players are the only guards to have 20 points and 20 rebounds in the same game in the last 30 years. The monumental performance was also historically notable because Gilgeous-Alexander passed Shaquille O’Neal to become the youngest player ever to secure a 20-rebound triple-double in NBA history. 

Gilgeous-Alexander has been thriving as a dangerous all-around player in just his second NBA season, which is his first with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he is quickly developing into one of the premier young talents in the league. The young Canadian currently leads his team in average points-per-game with 19.9 and is the centrepiece of the crop of young stars from north of the border. This crop includes Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett, Andrew Wiggins, Dillon Brooks, and Gilgeous-Alexander’s cousin, Nickeil Alexander-Walker. 

Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic triple-double was another milestone in the rapid ascension of the Canadian basketball program from disappointment to major influencer in the global basketball community. Look for players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to continue to make their country proud with their strong play on the court through the rest of this season and beyond.

More non-disabled people need to put in the effort to clear snowy sidewalks

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You might be able to step over that snow drift, but I can’t. Illustration: Tiffany Chan/The Peak

By: Sanam Prasad, SFU Student

As a disabled person living in Metro Vancouver, the snow like the dump we got in January makes my disability worse, with such things as stiff joints, trouble gripping items, and difficulty walking. It doesn’t help that many people don’t shovel their sidewalks, which forces people with mobility difficulties to stay indoors. 

I always thought sidewalks remaining uncleared was because non-disabled people don’t necessarily think that how people with disabilities physically move in the world is much different from how they move in the world. I constantly have to check to make sure that I’m not pushing myself too hard, or that I’m not walking on something that’ll cause me to hurt myself. The snow and ice are hazards as unshoveled sidewalks especially prevent me from leaving my house — particularly since I use a mobility aid.

Snowy sidewalks make it so that it takes me twice as long to get somewhere, because my cane isn’t exactly snow and ice-friendly. I constantly need to make sure that I’m not in danger of hurting myself while slipping and sliding on the sidewalk. For those who use a wheelchair, it’s much more likely that they won’t be able to leave the house at all for days or even weeks at a time during heavy snow, because wheelchairs aren’t built for snowy conditions. 

In the worst of the last snowstorm, I was only able to leave my house twice because the sidewalks in my neighbourhood weren’t shovelled, forcing me to stay indoors. I had to miss volunteering during Clubs Days, doing research, and even buying groceries. These barriers prevent people with disabilities, such as myself, from equally participating in society — barriers that are easily resolved with a bit of work and consideration on the part of non-disabled people. 

So when the snow falls, remember to think about your elderly neighbours or those with disabilities and shovel your sidewalk. It’s easy to dismiss the hazards caused by winter weather as a simple fact of life — reducing them for yourself and other people by doing something as simple as shoveling and salting the sidewalk in front of your home is equally easy.

 

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina swings into a new season with a fresh satanic squad

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by Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer

She’s back, witches, and she’s not holding back. Part 3 of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina has dropped on Netflix and things are amping up.

The new season comes off of the high of last season’s cliffhanger where Sabrina declares that she wants to save her boyfriend from hell. Big steps to follow, but the show carries through with its ambitious claims. Completely new storylines with all of the characters and the introduction of a few new ones injects the show with added energy.

The overarching season follows Sabrina as she navigates being the new ruler of hell and life as a teenage half-witch half-mortal. It kicks off with some interesting new dynamics, as the previously house-bound cousin Ambrose Spellman and former bully Prudence Blackwood travel abroad to hunt down their asshole of a former headmaster. I liked that they ventured beyond Greendale this season, as the constant backdrop of Vancouver forests and dimly-lit sets was getting visually tiring.

There are also three new characters that have been added to the roster. Sam Corlett plays Caliban, a hellish adversary and challenger of Sabrina’s crown — though I feel like he does nothing for the show besides add conflict and shirtless fervour. Another new character that I am more excited about is Mambo Marie, played by Skye P. Marshall. She’s a voodoo priestess that Ambrose and Prudence meet along their journey. Mambo Marie shows a different, more colourful side of magic that reminds the audience that heaven and hell aren’t the only two ethereal entities out there.

Despite these positives, the show does continue the not-so-great trend of sexualizing teenagers, like their sister-show Riverdale. Also, sometimes I feel like they prioritize dramatics and raunchy romance over congruent character development and cohesive plotlines. In addition, there are some remaining problems with how they treat their characters of colour, with examples from previous two parts like brutal torture and unnecessary sidelining.

I feel like overall, however, this show is doing a lot better in terms of representation than plenty of other shows on television nowadays. The show’s strong emphasis on varied representation and feminist voices — though sometimes so overt it’s cringey — gives it a unique and refreshing quality. I find that this is especially true of the non-binary character Theo Putnam, played by non-binary actor Lachlan Watson. This is because the third new character, Robin, is Theo’s love interest. Played by BC local Jonathan Whitesell, he brings a new romantic dynamic in relation to Theo’s character that is quite lovely to see, considering that there is little to no non-binary representation at all in screen media today. Watson described this great representation in a Q&A panel that I had the privilege to attend.

“It’s an honour to be able to play a role that is able to empower a lot of people. And, it’s something that I think I would need as a kid . . . To be able to be a human person, regardless of gender, and be able to have a love story and be able to tell that story, make it something really beautiful and powerful. I think that’s been an incredible experience.”

Other charming aspects like musical numbers (including a cute cover of Wheatus’s “Teenage Dirtbag”), the endearing innocence and heart of Ross Lynch as Harvey Kinkle, and the ever-present captivation of Hollywood-alums Miranda Otto and Lucy Davis, always impress.

If you haven’t already watched this satanic show, give it a shot, as this new third part of it brings a renewed originality, a stellar growing cast, and plenty of devilish delight.

SFU Women’s Basketball splits a pair of home games against Alaskan opponents

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Jessica Jones scored 16 points in the win and just three in the loss. — Photo credit / SFU Athletics

By: Brandon Braich, Peak Associate

Returning from a short road trip, the SFU Women’s Basketball team split two games at home last week. 

The Clan started the week by hosting the University of Alaska Fairbanks (6–13, 1–9 GNAC) on Thursday, and easily dispatched their opponents in a decisive 93–61 victory.  

Fairbanks started strong and jumped out to an early 7–2 lead after a long 3-pointer by Sam Tolliver. However, the Clan responded soon after and controlled play for the rest of the quarter. Led by Ozioma Nwabuko’s 18 points on just 9 shots, SFU began to break the game open in the second quarter. Just before the halftime buzzer, Jessica Jones finished a layup in the paint and then followed it up with a 3-pointer to give the Clan a double digit lead heading into the half. 

Coming out of the locker room, the Clan quickly buried their outmatched opposition. A smooth layup by Sophie Klassen capped off a 21–2 run that effectively ended the game early in the second half. Klassen was a force all over the court, stuffing the box score with 6 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks. 

It was an impressive performance on both ends of the court for SFU, as the team shot an astounding 48% from the field while forcing their opponent into a total of 19 turnovers. Stifling defence propelled the Clan all night long, as they scored 24 of their 93 points off of turnovers.

Jones had a strong game, recording 16 points and 2 assists while shooting three of 11 from beyond the arc. Kendal Sands was a spark plug off the bench and finished with 11 points on the night.

On the other side of the ball, Tolliver led the way for the team from Fairbanks, scoring a game high 22 points. 

Following the win, SFU turned their attention to the division-leading University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves (19–2, 9–1 GNAC). In a battle between two of the top teams in the conference, the Clan was unable to continue its winning ways. After a tightly contested first half, the Seawolves pulled away in the second which led to a tough 87–66 loss for SFU.

Once again, the Clan got off to a slow start and quickly fell behind 13–2 just minutes into the contest. While the Clan settled down defensively soon after, they struggled to muster any offence and hit just four field goals in the first quarter. The final of those four buckets was a critical 3-pointer by Claudia Hart to cut the deficit to single digits. 

However, the Seawolves continued the onslaught in the second quarter and extended their lead to 19 after a pair of successful free throws by Safiyyah Yasin. 

While the game appeared to be slipping away, the Clan began to mount a comeback and finished the half strong, spurred by consecutive 3-pointers from Georgia Swant and Jessica Wisotzki. Ultimately, SFU was able to cut the deficit to 40–33 after a pair of successful Sophie Klassen free throws to end the half. 

A field goal by Nwabuko seconds into the half brought the Clan to within five points, which was the closest it had been since the opening minutes of the game. This was as close as SFU would get, though, as the Seawolves clamped down on defense to ensure the score was never closer than that. Alaska Anchorage dominated the rest of the quarter, outscoring SFU 28–14, and an impressive jump shot by Tennae Voliva gave the Seawolves a 19-point lead heading into the final quarter. 

In the final frame, the Seawolves demonstrated why they sit atop the GNAC standings by playing at breakneck speed while getting contributions from all over the line up. In the loss, Claudia Hart led all SFU scorers, finishing with 16 points and 6 rebounds. 

Ultimately, it was the poor shooting night that doomed SFU, as they failed to sink a single 3-pointer in the second half. In an email interview with The Peak, Head coach Bruce Langford noted the uphill battle they faced against the Seawolves because of their cold shooting.

“If you can’t hit open three’s, then you can’t beat anyone,” Langford said. “We struggled with the pace of the game. We had one good stretch but we were not able to maintain it.”

Despite the loss, SFU still sits third in the GNAC standings, and will look to get back to its winning ways at home next week against Western Oregon University.

Peak Sports Mailbag: Kyudo

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Nicole Magas, the Opinions Editor at The Peak, practicing kyudo. — Photo credit / Ariel Hudnall

By: Nicole Magas, Opinions Editor

Hello readers of The Peak sports section,

Welcome to the Peak Sports Mailbag. My name is Nicole Magas and I’m this week’s host of the kyudo-themed Mailbag. I practiced kyudo for about two years in Vancouver, Canada before I moved to Kyoto, Japan and practiced there for another year. I currently hold shodan (1st) rank in this martial art. This is the lowest rank of eight.

Thanks so much to all of our readers for submitting their kyudo-related questions, and my apologies if your question didn’t make it into this week’s edition. Usually, the Mailbag host will only answer three questions. Don’t worry though, as all questions submitted count for an entry into the raffle draw whether or not they are addressed in the Mailbag. Now, onto the questions!

Question 1: What does a kyudo tournament consist of ? – Cooper

This depends a little on how big of a tournament (international, local), and what kind of kyudo (the competition at Sanjusangendo — performed in vibrantly colored, traditional-style clothing — is a lot different from a regular tournament, both visually and physically). Speaking very generally, a tournament will involve members of a like-rank competing in groups of three to five. 

Kyudo is a very stylized martial art, often compared to standing meditation. As such, each individual motion — from one’s first step onto the floor, to the way one nocks an arrow, to the number and length of each breath taken — are as essential as hitting the actual target. Anyone can hit a target with enough practice and the correct posture. The beauty, and the great difficulty, in kyudo is in the path created between the archer, the bow, the arrow, and the target. 

Once the competitors have completed their entry, which will consist of bowing to the judges and the targets, they will line up and kneel in a line facing the judges, with the targets on their left. If they are shooting at close range (28 m), each competitor, starting with the one at the front, will stand and shoot, staggering when they stand, shoot, and kneel, in time with the sound of the string snap of those in front of them. This allows each judge to clearly see the current archer who is firing and to judge the correctness of their motions without being impeded by other archers in the line. If the shooting is long distance (90 m), competitors remain in a kneeling position while they shoot.

The number of arrows allotted to each archer will depend on whether or not they are in a team or individual competition, and on the individual guidelines and regulations of the tournament. The World Kyudo Tournament, for example, allows teams 12 arrows (four for each of the three archers) over two rounds, while individual archers are allowed four arrows.

Competitors are judged as much by how accurate their shots are to the center of the target, as they are by the poise, beauty, and intention of the motions performed in getting the arrow to its destination.

Question 2: What equipment is required to practice kyudo? – Murray

As with kendo, kyudo requires a large investment in specialized equipment for dedicated individuals. But, for those who are just starting out, comfortable clothing that is easy to move in, with a colour scheme of white top and black or dark colored pants without patterns, will do. Most established clubs will have equipment that can be borrowed once an archer is ready to start firing arrows (which can actually take quite a while).

At early levels, kyudo practitioners will want a set of keikogi, which consists of a white gi top, black hakama bottoms, white tabi socks, and a thick cotton obi belt. A specialized glove made from deerskin and resin called a yugake is used to draw the string back. In Kyudo, you do not pinch or pull the arrows or string with the fingers. Rather, the string is hooked on the hardened resin horn of the yugake where it is held in place with torsion strength as the archer pulls back. This specialized glove is therefore essential to correctly practicing kyudo.

The bow (yumi) and the arrows (ya) represent the largest investment, and can range between several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on the material. Specialized cases for both the yumi and the ya will also need to be purchased. Kyudo is a longbow form of archery, with the arrows drawn all the way back to the ear, rather than to the mouth as in western archery. As such, ample dry storage space is required to keep the equipment in good working condition. 

Small items for the maintenance of bows, strings, and arrows will also become necessary in the long run. 

Question 3: What are some of the similarities and differences between kendo and kyudo? – Dylan

Aside from the obvious difference in weapon (kendo uses a bamboo sword while kyudo uses a bow and arrow), the big difference between the two is how energy is expended. Kendo relies on a mixture of cardio and short-burst strength motions over short periods of time to score points between opponents. Kyudo, on the other hand, is a marathon-like activity that requires intense mental and physical concentration to perform slow, intricate actions that require strength, accuracy, and dexterity. A 15 minute round of shooting four arrows in kyudo can be just as exhausting as an hour-long bout of kendo.

The two are similar in that they both come from a tradition of self-improvement through physical discipline. An emphasis on the correctness of motions as much as the accuracy of strikes creates a deeper understanding of how the body works and for what purpose. They also both cultivate strength of character, as practitioners are encouraged to turn inward for self-improvement, rather than outward to external factors such as opponents. 

If you would like to participate in future editions of the Peak Sports Mailbag and be entered in a raffle for an end-of-semester prize, here’s what you can send to [email protected]: 

  • Sports-related questions that our weekly host will answer
  • Weekly theme ideas to guide our questions
  • Short (100–200 word) responses to our bi-weekly Reverse Mailbag (get paid $5) 

Or: sign up to host the Mailbag (and get paid)!

Thanks to all of you SFU sports fans for blowing up my inbox!

The next original Mailbag theme is: Wrestling

The host for the wrestling Mailbag is: Lauren Mason

Send in your questions to [email protected]. 

SFU Hockey extends winning streak to six games

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Clan goaltender Patrick Zubick made multiple key saves to secure the win. — Photo credit / SFU Hockey Twitter

By: Michael Lenko, Peak Associate

Patrick Zubick thwarted his former team, the Selkirk Saints, for the second time this season to lead the Clan to a narrow 2–1 victory at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre. The win was SFU Hockey’s sixth in a row, which has allowed the team to solidify its playoff positioning with just over a month left in the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL) season. 

In the first period, it was the visiting Saints that got on the board first. Dylan Heppler redirected a shot in front of Zubick to put the visitors in front less than one minute after the opening puck drop. The Clan dominated the pace of play for the remainder of the period, and fired 14 shots on net to just six for the Saints. However, the Saints managed to hold their 1–0 lead heading into the first intermission. 

The second period was far more equal with both teams trading chances. On an early SFU powerplay opportunity, first-year defender Jake Keremidschieff  beat Selkirk goalie Talon Kramer but hit the post as the Clan struggled to find its offensive touch. Keremidschieff capitalized on another opportunity later in the frame by slipping a point shot through traffic that found the top corner to even the score. The Saints almost regained their lead on a late breakaway opportunity, but Zubick was up to the task and turned away one of the 14 shots he faced in the period as the game remained tied heading into the third. 

A wild final 20 minutes of the game consisted of some fast-paced running and gunning, with both teams putting up multiple grade A chances. The Saints looked primed to take the lead on a dangerous odd-man rush, but Zubick stood tall and denied the Saints to keep the game tied. This particular save was vital, as just four minutes later SFU forward Kyle Bergh buried a chance in front to put the Clan ahead 2–1. Though the Saints pushed hard for a late equalizer with netminder Kramer on the bench for the extra attacker, their efforts came up short and the Clan secured their sixth win in a row. 

Zubick was extremely impressive in the win, stopping 28 of the 29 shots he faced. Zubick now sits third in the BCIHL in both wins and save percentage, while holding the league’s best goals against average. After a week off, the Clan will look to extend their winning streak to seven games when the University of Victoria Vikes visits on February 7.

The Week Ahead in SFU Sports: February 3–9

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The SFU Athletics logo. — Photo credit / SFU Athletics

By: Dylan Webb, Sports Editor

A busy Spring semester of SFU Sports action intensifies this week with both basketball and wrestling teams, the track team, and the hockey team active. For fans looking to take in some Clan athletics in person, the men’s basketball team will play twice in the West Gym while the hockey team will host two games at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre. 

Women’s Basketball:

A short two-game road trip has the SFU Women’s Basketball team travelling to Lacey and Seattle in Washington State this week. After taking on St. Martin’s University on February 6 at 5:15 p.m., the team will play against Seattle Pacific University at 2 p.m. on February 8. 

Men’s Basketball:

At home this week, the SFU Men’s Basketball team will take on the two University of Alaska teams that they visited two weeks ago. After hosting the Anchorage Seawolves on February 6, they will take on the team from the Fairbanks campus on February 8. Tip off for both games is 7 p.m.

Hockey:

The SFU Hockey team will host two home games this week. After the University of Victoria Vikes visit on February 7, they will take on the Selkirk Saints on February 8. Puck drop is 7 p.m. at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre for both games.

Track and Field:

A busy weekend for the SFU Track and Field team has Clan athletes competing at the Gary Reed Indoor Track Meet in Kamloops on February 7–8 and in Portland versus Portland #2 on February 8–9. 

Women’s Wrestling:

The SFU Women’s Wrestling team will travel to Lebanon, Illinois on February 8 to take on McKendree University. 

Men’s Wrestling: 

A trip to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to take on North Idaho College on February 7 is on tap this week for the SFU Men’s Wrestling team. 

Board Shorts: January 22

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Written by: Michelle Gomez, Assistant News Editor

Motion passed to increase SFPIRG member fee

The Board passed a motion to include a referendum in the Spring 2020 elections about increasing the semesterly member fee for the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG). The referendum proposes to increase the student fee from $3.00 to $5.50 per semester for students taking more than three credits, and from $1.50 to $2.75 per semester for students taking three credits or less. 

SFPIRG presented on the matter at last week’s Board meeting. The Board passed the motion without further discussion. 

Munchie Mondays and Tuesday Treats

The motion was passed to approve $1,800 for Munchie Mondays and Tuesday Treats. Jessica Nguyen, VP Student Life, explained that alternating between Mondays and Tuesdays would allow the SFSS to reach more students. 

The food distribution event will occur six times throughout the semester, totalling to $300 per event. Nguyen noted that their goal is to hit 300 students per event. Additionally, instead of tabling in front of the SFSS offices, Nguyen proposed that SFSS members use a cart that they can push around campus to distribute snacks.

“That way we can hit different students around campus and not just students that are around that area and know about it.” 

She explained that the Board members can use this as an opportunity to “talk to students, engage with them, as well as promote upcoming events.” 

President, Giovanni HoSang, brought forward the amendment to the motion to remove March 3 from the list of dates “due to the fact that it coincides with the first week of campaigning” for the next election.  

HoSang’s amendment was not carried. The original motion was carried. 

Young Women in Business Club’s International Women’s Day Gala

The SFSS has passed the motion to approve $1,500 towards the venue fees for the Young Women in Business (YWiB) Club’s International Women’s Day Gala. 

They collaborated on the same event last year, but did not provide money for the event’s venue fees. 

Education Representative Emerly Liu noted that this is separate from the money they will be provided for the trophies and prizes. 

Health Sciences Representative Osob Mohammed noted during the discussion that she did not have enough time to consider the motion, as the document had only been sent out after the Board meeting had started. 

Representatives Shina Kaur, Fiona Li, and Osob Mohammed abstained from voting. 

Build SFU General Manager to work remotely 

Executive Director Sylvia Ceacero announced that Marc Fontaine, Build SFU General Manager, has moved to Calgary. She explained that Fontaine is still working for the SFSS remotely, and will come to the office “once every six weeks or so.”

Ceacero noted that while Fontaine will continue working on the Student Union Building portfolio, “[she] will be doing a small restructuring of the office at the management level.”

Campus Vibe’s bankruptcy affects SFSS investments 

Ceacero explained that Campus Vibe “was selected out of three potential vendors in 2017 as a student engagement platform. 

“Since we got this announcement, which came late December 2019 while we were all on holidays, we’ve been looking at other potential platforms that we could use.” 

When asked how much Campus Vibe cost the SFSS, Ceacero noted that “so far we have invested about $37,000, and we could potentially get $7,000 back.” 

SFSS to offer $30,000 emergency bursary fund

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By Gurpreet Kambo, News Editor

According to a post by current Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) President Giovanni HoSang on his Facebook page on Wednesday March 25, the SFSS will be distributing an emergency bursary to students who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As stated on the post, the Executive Committee of the SFSS, which consists of the president and vice-presidents, passed a motion mandating the Executive Director of the SFSS, Sylvia Ceacero, to distribute $30,000 of emergency funding “through the most effective means, to assist students dealing with emergencies.”

In response to a question on Facebook about where this money was coming from, HoSang responded that the SFSS is in a “healthy financial position,” and linked to the minutes from a Board of Directors meeting from January 8 that had a financial report from the Vice-President Finance. That report states that as of October 31, which is halfway through the fiscal year, the SFSS had a surplus of $164,000.

Further details will be forthcoming, and this post will be updated accordingly.

Ranking the Burnaby campus microwaves

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Photo taken by Vivien Ying Qi Li

By: Vivien Ying Qi Li, Peak Associate

Although SFU provides a variety of different food options for students to purchase on campus, sometimes I just want to bring meals from home. After all, it’s cheaper, more convenient, and nobody can make sweet and sour pork like my mom can. Luckily, SFU has microwaves available all over campus. This past week, I looked high and low to find all of the microwaves at SFU — hell, I even sniffed all of them for good measure — and compiled a list of the four most memorable microwaves on the Burnaby campus. 

#1: Maggie Benston Centre (MBC) food court

Photo taken by Vivien Ying Qi Li
Photo taken by Vivien Ying Qi Li
  • Convenience: 5/5
  • Cleanliness (inside): 4/5
  • Cleanliness (outside): 4/5
  • Smell: 5/5
  • Wait time: 4/5

Located at the MBC food court is a row of Panasonic microwaves ready for use. Don’t like one of them? Good news, there’s four more for you to choose from. Although this is arguably one of the more popular microwave spots, somehow, all five of these microwaves are kept in superb condition. With only minor food stains on the exterior, and a little wear-and-tear on the inside, these microwaves are by far the cleanest on this list. I even secretly took a whiff of these microwaves, and yep, they smell fine. Visit earlier in the day, though, as these microwaves get pretty packed during lunch hour. But because there’s five of them, the wait is never really that long. 

Tags: buy one get four free, easy to find hi, almost squeaky clean

 

#2: Women’s Centre – All Genders Resource Area: 

Photo taken by Vivien Ying Qi Li
Photo taken by Vivien Ying Qi Li
  • Convenience: 1/5
  • Cleanliness (inside): 4/5
  • Cleanliness (outside): 4.5/5
  • Smell: 2/5
  • Wait time: 5/5

This microwave took me eons to find. I had to ask my friend to help me find it because, for some reason, the Women’s Centre is hidden behind a door that’s hidden behind another door. My friend and I circled the campus awhile to find this place. Thankfully the microwave itself is pretty good: it’s clean, kind of cute, and oddly reminds me of home. The one thing I remember distinctly about this microwave was the fact that it had a really strong instant noodle and curry smell. An odd combo, but it wasn’t too bad. 

Tags: hidden, average Amy, smelly

 

#3: The Learning Hub at Education Central

Photo taken by Vivien Ying Qi Li
Photo taken by Vivien Ying Qi Li
  • Convenience: 4/5
  • Cleanliness (inside): 1/5
  • Cleanliness (outside): 4.5/5
  • Smell: N/A
  • Wait time: 3/5

If the word “catfish” had to be described using a microwave, the ones at The Learning Hub at Education Central would definitely fit the bill. I was super excited when I saw the nice, sleek exterior of these microwaves, so much so that I would actually give this microwave a bonus mark. But when I opened it . . . man, I really wish I hadn’t. It was like someone’s lunch had exploded in there; every wall was covered in spaghetti-sauce abstract art. I vaguely remember seeing some chicken in there, too, just greeting me from the glass plate. Because of the terrifying appearance of the inside of the microwave, I didn’t dare get close enough to smell it. From a beautiful two metres away, however, the microwave smelled fine. 

Tags: catfish, abstract art, the chicken says hi

 

#4: Technology & Science Complex 1 (TASC1) first floor

Photo taken by Vivien Ying Qi Li
Photo taken by Vivien Ying Qi Li
  • Convenience: 2/5
  • Cleanliness (inside): 2/5
  • Cleanliness (outside): 2.5/5
  • Smell: 1/5
  • Wait time: 5/5 because no one wants to come here

This microwave looks like it hasn’t seen the light of day since 2005 when TASC1 was built. Hidden near the Earth Sciences commons on the first floor in TASC1, one would not know that this microwave even existed unless they really stopped and stared super hard. I’m not even kidding when I say that I walked past this microwave a good three times before I finally saw it. The outside and inside of the microwave are stained like crazy. Even the table it’s situated on is dirty. That’s not even the best part, though. The best part is the fact that even from two metres away, I could smell the microwave’s musty/spoiled food/what-am-I-smelling smell. If you can, try to avoid this microwave at all costs. 

Tags: forgotten since 2005, gave me nightmares, has invisibility powers

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