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Velasquez, Molle repeat as champions at California Collegiate Open

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Cruz Velasquez was able to come out on top in the 133lbs weight class

Cruz Velasquez and Sean Molle returned from the California Collegiate Open this weekend as champions once again. Velasquez won the 133lbs weight class while Molle took the gold in heavyweight. The Clan competed in San Francisco on Saturday, placing four of their athletes in the top four.

“Great results for Cruz and Molle to repeat as champs at probably the second-toughest tournament we’ve entered this year,” head coach Justin Abdou said.

The California Collegiate Open is one of the largest tournaments attended by the men’s wrestling team. It’s in its 40th year of existence and boasts some of the top teams in multiple NCAA divisions.

Abdou said, “It’s a good measuring stick for where we are at this point in the season as we start to focus on the regional tourney.”

The regionals are an important tournament for the Clan. The top four in each weight class at the regionals will qualify for the national tournament in March. Last year, the Clan qualified just two wrestlers for the national tournament, with Tyler McLean taking All-American honours at 165lbs.

This tournament is a good measuring stick for the Clan this year. Reid Watkins narrowly missed out on the top three. This result is important for Watkins, who qualified for the national tournament last year, but just came up short of being an All-American. Abdou called the weekend “a nice step forward for Watkins, who has been somewhat inconsistent throughout his career, but always seems to step it up for the post-season. He defeated two quality Division I opponents and had a close battle with a 2016 All-American.”

The Clan had to compete without two of their biggest leaders this weekend. Josh Kim and Morgan Smith both sat out with minor injuries, and are expected to be back against Arizona on February 9. At 197lbs, Ciaran Ball was forced to fill in, and fell just short of placing in the top three.

“[He] had a strong showing with some big wins. He just came up short in the semi-final, losing an overtime tie-breaker to the eventual champion from Division I — Stanford,” Abdou said.

The Clan only have two more duels before the regional tournament. They will face off against Embry-Riddle in Prescott, Arizona on February 9, then California Baptist in Riverside, California two days later.

The regional tournament takes place on February 24 and 25 in Golden, Colorado. For those who qualify, the national tournament will be on March 11 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Clan on track after UW Invitational

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Joel Webster and the 4x400 relay team finished with a time good enough for 16th nationally.

A total of 11 athletes and three relay teams posted provisional qualifying times at the Seattle meet this past weekend, sparking hopes of success in 2017 for the Clan.

Speaking to The Peak following the event, head coach Brit Townsend said, “There are a few events where we look like we’re going to be pretty good. We’re currently ranked number one in the women’s DMR [distance medley relay] in the nation right now, so it’s very unlikely we’re going to drop out of the qualifying spots. Also, their time is five seconds faster than the qualifying time from last year, so I think we’re safe in that event.

“We feel pretty confident about Addy [Townsend] too — she’s 11th right now with a time of 4:54.60, but 4:58 qualified last year,” Townsend continued. “We also had a whole bunch of provisional times, too, from the likes of Katherine Lucas and Daniel Kelloway. They’re not quite there yet in terms of time, but they’re on the ranking list now and we have other competitions they’re going to.”

The team was also forced to overcome the challenge of enduring a month without an adequate track facility during the winter break, as the weather played havoc with the group’s preparation for the indoor season. Townsend, therefore, was unsurprisingly pleased with the efforts of her squad.

“The indoor season is short and fast. We really reiterated that. In the first meet out, they had to really go for it because you lose an opportunity otherwise.

“We struggled over the holidays with the weather — we ran in the AQ, or we were on the treadmills for hard workouts. We had to adapt and keep people inspired and motivated. We can adapt to different things as long as that effort and intensity is there. We were pleasantly surprised when we got that first meet under our belt.”

With their campaign now underway, a number of Clan athletes will have their eyes on securing a berth at the NCAA Indoor Nationals in Alabama at the beginning of March. The strength in depth that has emerged in the SFU team is a factor that has not escaped the attention of Townsend, who is hoping their early season potential can translate into a successful season on the national stage.

“We had more provisional qualifiers than we’ve ever had, so that just shows the overall depth of our team has improved dramatically. Katherine Lucas and Nathan Mah have been two great additions to our program this year. Addy, as a sophomore, ran a really great time, and Carlos Vargas ran a five-second personal best to be in with a chance of qualifying. Those kids are starting to show some good things.”

Townsend also praised runners who already have had good qualifying marks such as Daniel Kelloway and Chantel Desch.

“You’ve also got the likes of Daniel Kelloway, Chantel Desch, Joel Webster — honestly, a few more tenths off, and they’re right in contention as well.

“We had 11 qualify last year and that was our best ever. If we can get up and around that, then that’ll be fantastic.”

Apply to be our Editor-in-Chief

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It’s that time of year again: The Peak is electing its next Editor-in-Chief.

We’re looking for a student with talent, ambition, and the ability to lead and manage a diverse team of writers, editors, photographers, filmmakers, and designers. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for everything we publish in our paper, and determines the shape that The Peak will take in the coming year. Previous editorial and managerial experience is an asset.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Fill out our application form and send it to [email protected] by Friday, February 3 at 11:59 p.m. Applicants are expected to give a brief presentation and field questions during our collective meeting on Wednesday, February 8 at 12:30 p.m. The chosen candidate will be announced at the following meeting on February 15.

The Editor-in-Chief job description can be found here. Candidates must be registered students in good academic standing throughout their one-year term.

Good luck!

Meet the players who could be joining SFU football for the 2017 season

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With no wins the last two season, the Clan are looking to build a foundation that will propel them to future success. This includes building the offensive line, which struggled to protect quarterback Miles Richardson.

The interesting thing about college football — or any collegiate sport, for that matter — is that players have only four years of being eligible to play. While professional sports teams lose players all the time — whether by aging, or cap troubles, or a decline in play, etc. — there’s no automated process that says they have to.

That’s what makes recruiting for college football programs so important. It’s as SFU head coach Kelly Bates says, about “plug[ging] holes.”

And SFU’s got a few holes they need plugged. With the graduation of key players like linebackers Jordan and Justin Herdman and running back Ante Milanovic-Litre, the team’s got a lot of valuable players to replace — in all, 14 seniors played their last game with the team last season.

It’s not just about plugging holes, however — it’s about building the foundation of a winning program. After two consecutive win-less seasons, the players signing this recruiting season will play a key role in whether or not this team becomes competitive in the coming years.

Obvious targets are the offensive and defensive line. Last season, the offensive line in particular struggled to protect quarterback Miles Richardson, and it seemed like he was in danger of getting sacked nearly every play.

“We’re just too small right now. We’re asking some guys right now that are young and really shouldn’t be put in that position yet to do some things, but that’s where we are right now,” Bates said after a 57–0 home loss on October 22. “We need to bring in some size and depth at those two key positions, because you’re only as good as your offensive and defensive line[s].”

Adding some depth to the quarterback position will probably be a key focus, as well.

But Bates’ shopping list is probably quite long, as SFU needs bodies in nearly every position.

National Signing Day, the first day that high school students can sign a letter of intent — a binding document that commits them to the program — is this Wednesday. Last year, SFU announced 27 recruits on National Signing Day, a marked improvement a year after having only received four on the day of.

While there are continued signings after National Signing Day, the majority of the action will be this Wednesday, as SFU announces the players who have signed with them.

Here’s a list of prospective recruits that announced having received offers from SFU in the last few months:

(NOTE: In the majority of cases with these potential recruits, the first position listed is their primary position played. However, it is common at the college level for a player to be developed in a position different than their primary high school position.)

Ryan Naylor

Announcement of Offer: January 12

Position(s): Wide Receiver, Free Safety

Height & Weight: 6’3″ 190lbs

Hometown: Tacoma, WA

Football team: Stadium High School (HS) – Tacoma, WA

Hudl: 

Other offers: Dakota State (NAIA)

ANNOUNCED COMMITMENT TO SFU – January 30

Shea Carstens

Announcement of Offer: January 22

Position(s): Free Safety, Running Back

Height & Weight: 5’9″ 170lbs

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Football Team: O’Dea High School – Seattle, WA

Hudl:

Other offers: Buena Vista University (NCAA Div III), University of Redlands (NCAA Div III)

ANNOUNCED COMMITMENT TO SFU – January 30

Colton Michaels

Announcement of Offer: January 31

Position(s): Centre, Guard, Defensive Tackle, Defensive End

Height & Weight: 6’3″ 220lbs

Hometown: Tacoma, WA

Football team: Stadium High School (HS) – Tacoma, WA

Hudl:

Other offers: None Announced.

ANNOUNCED COMMITMENT TO SFU – January 31

Drew Gilmore

Announcement of Offer: September 21

Position(s): Centre, Defensive Tackle, Offensive Guard, Offensive Tackle

Height and Weight: 6’5″ 235lbs

Hometown: Vallejo, CA

Football Team: St. Patrick/St. Vincent High School (HS) – Vallejo, CA

Hudl: 

Other offers: University of San Diego (Div I FCS), Kentucky Christian University (NAIA)

Mekai Clarke

Announcement of Offer: December 6

Position(s): Free Safety, Cornerback

Height and Weight: 5’11” 185lbs

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Football Team: Chabot College (JUCO) – Hayward, CA (2 years eligibility)

Hudl:

Other offers: Southwest Minnesota State University (NCAA Div II)

Chervendy Dorsainvil

Announcement of Offer: December 14

Position(s): Outside Linebacker

Height and Weight: 6’3″ 220lbs

Hometown: Ottawa, ON

Football Team: Canada Prep Football Academy (HS) – St Catharines, ON

Hudl:

Other offers: Southern Baptist University (NCAA Div II)

Mason Brown

Announcement of Offer: December 22

Position(s): Quarterback, Slotback

Height and Weight: 6’1″ 202lbs

Football Team: Royal Imperial Knights Football Academy – St Catharines, ON

Hudl:

Other offers: None announced.

Connor Johnson

Announcement of Offer: December 23

Position(s): Quarterback

Height and Weight: 6’2″ 215lbs

Hometown: Everett, WA

Football Team: Archbishop Murphy High School (HS) – Everett, WA

Hudl:

Other offers: Western State Colorado University (NCAA Div II), Dakota State University (NAIA), Southern Oregon University (NAIA)

JT Tumanuvao

Announcement of Offer: December 31

Position(s): Guard

Height and Weight: 6’2″ 270lbs

Hometown: Camas, WA

HS: Camas High School (HS) – Camas, WA

Hudl:

Other offers: None announced.

Michael Boyle

Announcement of Offer: January 7

Position(s): Kicker, Punter

Height and Weight: 6’1″ 170lbs

Hometown: Camas, WA

HS: Camas High School (HS) – Camas, WA

Hudl:

Other offers: None announced.

Devin Devlin

Announcement of Offer: January 7

Position(s): Defensive End, Outside Linebacker

Height and Weight: 6’3″ 220lbs

Hometown: Vallejo, CA

Football team: St. Patrick/St. Vincent High School (HS) – Vallejo, CA

Hudl:

Other offers: Kentucky Christian (NAIA)

Brandon Thompson

Announcement of Offer: January 13

Position(s): Running Back, Cornerback

Height and Weight: 5’10” 172lbs

Hometown: Yelm, WA

Football team: Yelm High School (HS) – Yelm, WA

Hudl:

Other offers: Tacoma Community College (baseball)

Jake Kim

Announcement of Offer: January 18

Position(s): Defensive End, Running Back

Height and Weight: 5’11” 195lbs

Hometown: Woodinville, WA

Football Team: Woodinville High School – Woodinville, WA

Hudl:

Other offers: None Announced.

Aron Mulugheta

Announcement of Offer: January 19

Position(s): Cornerback, Wide Receiver, Punter

Height and Weight: 6’1″ 180lbs

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Football Team: Garfield High School (HS) – Seattle, WA

Hudl:

Other offers: None Announced

Justin Harrison

Announcement of Offer: January 22

Position(s): Defensive Tackle, Defensive End

Height and Weight: 6’0″ 265lbs

Hometown: Brampton, ON

Football team: Viera High School (HS) – Viera, FL

Hudl:

Other offers: Bethany Swedes (NAIA), Birmingham Southern (NCAA Div III), St Norbert College (NCAA Div III)

Isaiah Sahagun

Announcement of Offer: January 23

Position(s): Outside Linebacker, Running Back

Height and Weight: 5’11” 185lbs

Hometown: San Ramon, CA

Football Team: California High School (HS) – San Ramon, CA

Hudl:

Other offers: Central Methodist University (NAIA)

Nick Kaye

Announcement of Offer: January 29

Position(s): Middle Linebacker, Strong Safety

Height and Weight: 6’3″ 200lbs

Hometown: Monroe, WA

Football Team: Lakeside High School – Seattle, WA

Hudl:

Other offers: None Announced.

Peter Kourtis

Announcement of Offer: October 26

Position(s): Centre, Guard

Height & Weight: 6’6″ 320lbs

Hometown: St Catharines, ON

Football team: Canada Prep Football Academy (HS) – St Catharines, ON

Hudl:

Other offers: None Announced.

Sam Mueller

Announcement of Offer: January 11

Position(s): Cornerback, Kick Returner

Height & Weight: 6’1” 170lbs

Hometown: Crystal River, FL

Football team: Jesuit High School – Portland, OR

Hudl:

Other offers: None Announced.

OFF THE LIST:

There were a number of prospective recruits who announced that they received offers from SFU, but have since committed to another football program.

Darius MacKay

Committed to: Carleton University (USports)

Position(s): Center, Guard

Height and Weight: 6’4″ 285lbs

Hometown: Burnaby, BC

Football Team: Woodberry Forest High School (HS) – Woodberry Forest, VA

Hudl:

Wil Hamilton

Committed to: Air Force Academy (NCAA Div I FBS)

Position(s): Defensive Tackle, Center

Height and Weight: 6’1″ 280lbs

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ

Football Team: Chaparral High School (HS) – Scottsdale, AZ

Hudl:

Jake Meisen

Committed to: Central Washington (NCAA Div II – GNAC)

Position(s): Wide Receiver, Quarterback

Height and Weight: 6’1″ 182lbs

Hometown: West Linn, OR

Football Team: West Linn High School (HS) – West Linn, OR

Hudl:

William George

Committed to: UC Davis (NCAA Div I FCS)

Position(s): Tackle, Defensive Tackle

Height and Weight: 6’4″ 280lbs

Hometown: Stockton, CA

Football Team: Lincoln High School (HS) – Stockton, CA

Hudl:

Anthony Reisch

Committed to: Carroll College (NAIA)

Position(s): Guard

Height and Weight: 6’3″ 280lbs

Hometown: West Pasco, WA

Football Team: Chiawana High School – Pasco, WA

Hudl:

Ryan Goodman

Committed to: Azusa Pacific (GNAC)

Position(s): Centre, Guard

Height & Weight: 6’2″ 270lbs

Hometown: Westlake Village, CA

Football team: Oaks Christian School – Westlake Village, CA

Hudl:

Other offers: University of San Diego (NCAA Div I FCS), Stetson University (NCAA Div I FCS), Southern Nazerene University (NCAA Div II), Linfield Wildcats (NCAA Div III), Minot State (NCAA Div II), Hastings College (NAIA), Missouri Baptist University (NAIA), Kentucky Christian University (NAIA)

Simon Fraser grind out win against Western Oregon

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Ellen Kett, seen here in action earlier in the season, had 7 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds in 39 minutes.

The Clan continued their strong season by winning on Saturday in Oregon, even though it wasn’t pretty. Both teams shot below 40% from the field on the night, and both teams scored well below their season average.

While Simon Fraser only scored 12 points in the first quarter, their defense made up for it as Western Oregon failed to even get into double-digits. They were on their way to a low-scoring affair.

In the second quarter, an Elisa Homer three-pointer helped give the team a 21–12 lead early. After another three-pointer by Homer, a Shelby Snook basket put the teams at 28–20 going into the half. At this point, Homer was leading all scorers with 11 points in 17 minutes, including three three-pointers. All of these points came in an impressive second quarter.

The Clan was able to extend this lead in the third quarter, as a Rachel Fradgley basket gave them a 38–24 lead at 5:51. This lead eventually extended to as much as 17, after a Homer three-pointer made the score 46–29 at 2:40. Going into the fourth quarter, the lead was still at a comfortable 13 points: 46–33. In a game in which the basket seemed two sizes too small, Simon Fraser were confident they would maintain this edge.

The fourth quarter went in favour of the opponent, however, as the Wolves were able to cut the lead to as little as seven. The Clan responded, as a layup and a pair of free throws by Ellen Kett helped stop the run, and strong play down the stretch showed why Simon Fraser is one of the best teams in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). They would eventually go on to win 60–49, as they were outscored 16–14 in the fourth — the only quarter they didn’t win in the game.

In a game in which both teams couldn’t buy a basket, Elisa Homer’s shooting touch stood out even more than usual. She went 5–8 from behind the arc, eventually leading all scorers with 17 points. Rachel Fradgley also played well offensively, as she had 12 points on an efficient 6–9 shooting from the field. While the 21 turnovers are worrisome, the grind-it-out effort Simon Fraser displayed more than made up for it.

With this win Simon Fraser improves to 10–2 in the GNAC and 19–3 overall.

Next Game: The Clan will look to extend their winning streak to four games as they host Northwest Nazarene University on Thursday, February 2. Northwest Nazarene are an even 6–6 in conference play, and 8–10 overall.

SFU lose to Montana State Billings 93–86

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Michael Provenzano had 23 points and 7 assists while playing the entire 40 minutes.

It was a game that could have gone either way, but ended up going to the better team. While games like these show that Simon Fraser can play with anybody, failure to execute down the stretch plagued the Clan again.

The team got off to a nice start on the road, as JJ Pankratz and Michael Provenzano helped the team gain an 8–0 lead early. In the 11th minute, however, a three-pointer by Marc Matthews and pair of free throws by Preston Beverly gave the home team a 19–17 edge. After a Provenzano layup tied the game, Matthews and Beverly helped carry the Yellowjackets during a 15–3 run. Later on, a Beverly three-pointer gave Montana State Billings a 42–33 lead heading into the half.

Provenzano played a great first half for the Clan, as he had 12 points and three assists, including two three-pointers, playing all 20 minutes. For the other side, Beverly lead all first half scorers with 21 points.

The second half didn’t begin well for Simon Fraser, as Montana State Billings extended their lead to 14 by the 12th minute. Between 8:09 and 6:30, however, the Clan went on a 9–0 run, eventually cutting the lead to three: 66–63. At this point, the game was anybody’s.

In this one, however, Simon Fraser couldn’t pull out the win, continuing their losing streak. They eventually lost 93–86, as the Clan fouled down the stretch after being down by as much as 12 in the closing minutes.

Even with the loss, there are some positives to take from the game. Michael Provenzano played a great game for the Clan, as he had 23 points and seven assists while playing all 40 minutes. Kedar Wright finished with 16 points on an efficient 6–9 from the field. Also, Simon Fraser were plus 10 in bench points and plus nine in second chance points.

These are the type of games that are reflective of Simon Fraser’s season so far. Their relative inexperience has hurt them down the stretch before, but they have the talent to compete in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and should be better as the season continues.

With this loss Simon Fraser loses their 16th straight game, and fall to 0–12 in conference play (2–18 overall). While this is starting to look like a season to forget, the Clan will look to improve as the season goes on.

Next Game: The Clan will travel to Alaska on Groundhog Day, and look to put the shadows of their losing streak behind them. Alaska are 4–8 in conference play this season, and 8–11 overall.

I sniffed you

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Looking for the“good boy”

You were tied up outside of a Whole Foods Market wearing a red collar. You were waiting for your human, being a good boy. I was walking with my human, also being a good boy. Maybe we could be good boys together sometime?

 

When: daytime
Where:  the whole foods near that one park

 

Floppy-eared stunner

To the beautiful lab I saw walking on the seawall today, I’d like to say one thing:


BORK BORK BORK BORK BORK BORK BORK BORK BORK BORK BORK BORK BORK


When: daytime
Where:  it smells like fish there

 

Hump ‘n’ Grind

It was a bumpin’ day at the dog park. I was with my girls when I first saw you and when we sniffed each other’s buttholes, you told me that mine smelt like dead bird (what a charmer!)

We humped in the middle of the park but the bouncers pulled us apart — I think your bouncer took you home after that.  

Even though we exchanged sniffs I lost your scent! If you see this, tell me what colour my collar was.

When: daytime
Where: the most exclusive dog park in the whole city

 

Fire Hydrant Honey 

This is a total long throw but I saw you peeing on a fire hydrant the other night and I thought that your urine smelled pretty cute.

Fetch sometime?


When: nightime
Where: the fire hydrant

 

A love like this only ever comes along every 13 years. . .

I stopped in my tracks when I saw you in front of me. You were shaking off your coat in the dazzling sunshine — the intoxicating smell of mud and shit filling the air. I wagged my tail and barked at you, and you barked back. Your bark was annoying and head splitting, it swept me off my paws.  Before I could sniff your rancid beauty, I saw a squirrel and absolutely had to chase that good for nothing evil little creature why do they always torment me I’ll have him I will he’ll see and he’ll pay for what he’s done.

 When I got back, you disappeared.


Let’s meet up and eat a pile of puke?

When: daytime
Where:  near the big mud puddle at my favourite park

 

 

Horoscopes for dumb shits (Jan 30th—Feb 5th)

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ARIES

This is the week to give into bad impulses, Aries. You should message your ex. You should eat all the delicious lactose-filled desserts even though you’re outrageously lactose intolerant. Violent diarrhea is a small price to pay for all the hollow joys of giving in.    

TAURUS

Sobriety has been affecting you in many positive ways recently, Taurus.  Celebrate this week with drinks.

GEMINI

This week is all about the small joys, Gemini. Spend your time committing petty theft, or speeding on the highway.

CANCER

You’ve been lonely for a while now, Cancer, and it’s not going to change this week. You should download Tinder again, and stop claiming that you were done with it. No one is done with Tinder.

LEO

Stick to your guns this week, Leo. Especially when you’re wrong; just keep being a stubborn asshole. Things will probably work out.

VIRGO

Do you remember last week when that asshole wronged you and you took the high road? You did a good job, Virgo. In fact, you did such a good job taking the high road that you’ve earned a little low road time. Devote yourself to being a complete dick this week. It’s your time to shine, Virgo.


LIBRA

Burn some bridges this week, Libra. Post some incriminating photos of yourself online while you’re at it. A good public image is for losers with jobs.

SCORPIO

Don’t worry this week, Scorpio — you’ve already fucked everything up to the max.  There’s definitely no coming back from this, so you might as well relax now.


SAGITTARIUS

With all the talk of politics this week, you may be tempted to reply to ignorant comments on Facebook — but don’t give into the urge, Sagittarius! Consider healthier alternatives like stapling your hand to your leg with a staple gun, or self-castration.

CAPRICORN

Life has been frustrating recently, but things are looking up! This week will provide the first solid shit you’ve had in ages. Fix your diet, Capricorn.


AQUARIUS

The stars smile upon you this week, Aquarius, but that’s only because they’re too far to smell you. Did a cat die inside your mouth? Spend this week cleaning yourself with industrial-strength chemicals.

PISCES

You do you however you want this week, Pisces — there’s honestly no point in trying to improve anymore.

 

Indigenous groups concerned about LNG pipeline project

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By: Manon Busseron

The federal cabinet has approved an $11.4 billion pipeline project that would transport natural gas over 900 km from northern British Columbia to the Prince Rupert area. The Pacific Northwest LNG project is backed by the giant Malaysian company Petronas.

Environmentalists and First Nations have expressed their concern regarding the environmental damages that could be caused by the pipeline. Indeed, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency concluded that the project would provoke a significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to climate change. The terminal could also threaten wildlife, especially harbour porpoises and the salmon in the Skeena river estuary.

Pacific NorthWest LNG responded that the pipeline and terminal would reduce greenhouse emissions from Asian coal-fired plants. Moreover, the project’s approval has been submitted to an array of 190 conditions meant to reduce its environmental consequences, including a cap on greenhouse gas emissions that would cut them to “4.3 millions tonnes per year, 900,000 tonnes less than what had initially been proposed by the proponent”, according to The Globe and Mail.

Environmentalists argue that despite this measure, the project is inconsistent with Canada’s climate commitments.

First Nations and experts warn that the terminal would likely harm the salmon population. Jonathan Moore, associate professor at Simon Fraser University’s School of Resource and Environmental Management and department of biological sciences, and his graduate students conducted collaborative research with First Nations’ fisheries programs.

In an email to The Peak, Moore described their findings. They found out that the area affected by the terminal “is particularly important to young salmon. [. . .] We also know from previous research that salmon populations generally have much lower survival when estuaries have more industrial development. Thus, we know that salmon are sensitive to industrial development in estuaries and we know that Pacific NorthWest LNG is proposed for a particularly risky location”.

Many aboriginal leaders have said that they were not consulted and that their concerns have been ignored by the company, although the latter said that it has consulted with five Tsimshian First Nations since 2012 regarding the project. Tensions have emerged among First Nations since some have signed agreements with the company to benefit from the pipeline, whereas others, such as the Gitanyow, are still opposed to the project, and claim that they have not been consulted by the BC government.

Other First Nations have expressed concern about the salmon population, on which they have relied “heavily for thousands of years,” stated Moore, based on previous archeological study. In addition to harming the species, First Nations claim that the project also ignores their fishing rights on their traditional lands.

Given the impasse, First Nations have launched four challenges so far before the Federal Court, accusing the government of ignoring their demands by approving the project without their agreement.

According to some aboriginal leaders, this case illustrates the damaged relations between First Nations and the Canadian government. In an article from Desmog Canada, Glen Williams, Chief and negotiator for the Gitanyow, declared that “Justin Trudeau promised a new relationship with Indigenous communities.

“Instead, he added insult to injury by ignoring us, and giving the green light to a project that will destroy our way of life.”

SFU officially becomes an engaged university

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Pop the champagne bottles and prepare for festivities! On January 1, SFU President Andrew Petter got down on one knee and asked Simon Fraser University to be joined with him in holy matrimony, forever and always. Their engagement is a testament to the transcendence of love beyond classifications of age, gender, and types of things.

The big day is scheduled for September 1, 2017, to mark their seven-year anniversary of being together. Many can attest that Petter is the one man capable of making the once wild and radical campus want to settle down.

Naysayers’ complaints regarding the impending nuptials range from “SFU is over 50 years old — isn’t it too late to get hitched?” to “Andrew Petter already has a wife!” Regardless, the bond between these two was set in stone when SFU said “Yes!” on the first day of the new year.

Frankly, the signs that this couple is meant to be are pretty evident. Just a few months ago, when Petter was naught but a gentleman caller to the non-gender binary institution, he regularly used many courting strategies to earn SFU’s favour.

His most overt approach was to coin SFU’s pithy catchphrase as “Canada’s engaged university.” Way to be subtle, casanova. He didn’t hold back during speeches or press releases either, using various conjugations of “engage” as frequently as possible, effectively employing the wink wink, nudge nudge approach in winning over his beloved.

Additionally, he’s regularly spoiled SFU with lavish gifts, like a Frank Lloyd Wright fountain finished just in time for the university’s most recent birthday. One of his grandest gestures of affection was selling his soul to Goldcorp to support SFU’s artistic dreams — that act of selfless sacrifice of moral value for his true love is what makes this pair everyone’s OTP.

Now, you may be wondering about the giant kilt-laden dog in the room — that is, Andrew Petter’s wife, Maureen Maloney. He could use a little less-een, if you ask me. It’s time he was unshackled from that ol’ ball and chain.

Between providing a more-than-steady income, limitless resource facilities, and three beautifully furnished locations, SFU is a tough love rival to beat. At this point, with the Petter/Fraser union now written in the stars, Maloney will have to cut her losses and let her husband pursue his true soulmate.

SFU admins are now on the hunt for the finest interior designers to ready the blushing educational institution for the day of matrimony. The school will be decked out in virginal white to represent its purity — though we all probably know about that wanton trist SFU had with Gordon Shrum back in its youth. Additionally, a constellation made especially for the couple will be added to the Trottier Observatory display.

So expect an invitation soon, SFU community. September 1 is sure to be a day of celebration with students, faculty, and alumni watching as man and tertiary academic establishment tie the knot.

 

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