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Opinions-in-Dialogue: Accessibility in journalism

Peak Web July 26, 2026

By: Zainab Salam, Editor-in-Chief and Michelle Young, Copy Editor  Journalism is becoming increasingly precarious in Canada. For years, The Peak has tried to create a workplace environment where student journalists can learn and thrive, especially by creating an accessible workplace. However, as chronically ill editors come closer to graduation, they reflect on whether journalism could be a viable career, despite journalistic experience.  Zainab: As I near my graduation date, I am finding myself growing increasingly nervous about how I will navigate the professional world. As a person with chronic illness and frequent flare- ups, I have faced an array of…

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Convenience isn’t always indulgence

Peak Web November 10, 2025

By: Zainab Salam, Opinions Editor and Michelle Young, Co-Editor-in-Chief Working in the food service industry, we often receive single-item delivery orders for something easy to make. When that happens, at least one person makes a snide remark regarding the “silly”…

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Vancouver Tenants Union discusses disability justice

Peak Web July 14, 2025

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer On the final Saturday of last month, the Vancouver Tenants Union (VTU) hosted their June general meeting. With over 2,500 members, the group advocates and organizes for “rent control, meaningful eviction protections, more affordable housing,”…

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This is a photo of pads and tampons on a pink background. The pads and tampons are laid out in a repeating pattern.
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Free Periods Canada fights against period poverty

Peak Web February 21, 2024

By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer When Zeba Khan came across an online video detailing the obstacles that people who experience periods have to face, she aimed to provide a solution.  The former University of British Columbia student started a club…

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All menstrual products are valid

Peak Web February 12, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer There’s no wrong product to use when it comes to menstruation. Some people prefer pads, tampons, menstrual cups, leakproof underwear, or a combination of all of the above. Some people choose the more environmentally friendly…

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Let’s talk about International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Peak Web November 22, 2023

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD). This day recognizes people with disabilities — the world’s largest minority — by shining light on the inequalities we experience while also celebrating our lives…

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SFU needs more online course options

Peak Web July 10, 2023

By: Hailey Miller, SFU Student SFU needs to reimplement more online courses into the academic calendar. The majority of courses shifted to an online delivery mode at the start of the pandemic, allowing for flexibility with course schedules. Virtual courses…

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COVID conscious activities for a safer summer

Peak Web June 19, 2023

By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor COVID-19 is still in the air, and indoor dining is not where it’s at. With more students looking to socialize, it’s important to keep a layered approach to pandemic precautions so everyone can avoid severe…

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Opinions in Dialogue: Is SFU Burnaby really that ugly?

Opinions June 12, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer and Michelle Young, Opinions Editor SFU has a reputation for looking like a grey concrete prison. Many students argue the aesthetics on campus are demoralizing. However, in recent years, more conversations have emerged around SFU’s…

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Q&A with Accessibility as Creative Practice intern, Keimi Nakashima Ochoa

Peak Web March 29, 2023

By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer SFU Galleries is hosting a series of workshops for creatives with access needs led by 2023 Accessibility as Creative Practice intern, Keimi Nakashima-Ochoa. The first workshop, which took place on February 25, was for immunocompromised…

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