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The ABCs of budgeting in Vancouver

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By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Vancouver has been ranked as the second most expensive Canadian city, and inflation just keeps getting higher. How are we...
This is a photo of the picket line at the SFU Surrey campus. Picketers are pacing in front of the main entrance, they are holding signs that read “ON STRIKE”

TSSU engages strike action at Surrey campus

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By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Editor’s Note: The Peak would like to acknowledge and apologize for misgendering one of our interviewees. Their correct pronouns have been added...
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Why all SFU research assistants must act now to finally win a union

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By: Kelvin Gawley, SFU Student  Editor’s note: While this piece was published in The Peak’s Features section, it was edited by Opinions Editor Michelle Young....
Six people forming a picket line with two people in the front holding an orange bucket as a drum. The location is at AQ Shrum Science building.

TSSU members form picket line in labour action

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By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer As of June 12, the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) has gone on strike, with an overwhelming 94% vote to...
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The TSSU Strike Vote: A Timeline of Events

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By: Anthony Houston, SFU student As is the case with any Canadian union, SFU’s Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) has the right to strike in...
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Five series to watch based on your favourite cult classics

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By: Payal R., SFU Student If you liked Abbott Elementary (2021), you may like Shelved (2023) Where to watch: CTV  Number of seasons: 1 Genre: Comedy CTV’s Shelved is...
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We need masks in healthcare settings

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By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor As of April 6, masks are no longer mandatory in healthcare settings. As one of the only settings in BC...

SFU Student Updates: April 3–9

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By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer Hi students!  Looking for something new to watch? Below are some movies and shows that feature SFU and their AMAZING student-first...
A crowd of people can be seen at SFU Convocation Mall. They’re holding yellow signs that read “Research is Work” and “RA Contract Now”.

Teaching Support Staff Union rallies for research assistant rights

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By: Jaymee Salisi, Promotions Coordinator On April 4, 2022 SFU’s Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) held a rally at Convocation Mall protesting the university’s continued...
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Council receives presentation from No Cops on Campus

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By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Content warning: this article mentions anti-Black and anti-Indigenous topics. Council receives a presentation from No Cops on Campus At the March 16 meeting,...