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Student files claim related to 2024 SFSS annual general meeting
August 6, 2025By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer On May 27, Jim Nosella, a sustainable energy engineering student, filed a claim against the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) with the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) concerning how the SFSS conducted their annual general meeting (AGM) last year. The CRT is an online tribunal that allows people to submit claims without having to obtain a lawyer and go to court. During the meeting, a disagreement arose between Benjamin Tischler, the 2022 vice-chair of Council, and previous SFSS president Emmanuel Adeboyega around whether three bylaw motions could be voted on, as the meeting took longer…
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SOCA wellness retreat funding rejected by the SFSS
September 5, 2023By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Editor’s Note: This article was updated on September 8, 2023, to note that the black wellness retreat was not cancelled. At the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) meeting on June 21, the SFU Students of…
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Indigenous Student Centre hosts information session
July 25, 2023By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer On June 12, coordinators from the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) spoke on the academic, mental, and cultural supports available to students. The session, held by Indigenous Student Life coordinators Jasmin Glaw and Audrey Heath, discussed…
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Events and services at SFU Burnaby’s PolyCan Health Centre
June 21, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer PolyCan Health Centre is a multi-disciplinary health clinic located in SFU Burnaby’s UniverCity. On June 17, they hosted puppy therapy and a community BBQ that was open for anyone to attend. This event took place…
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Courtyard residence unveiled at SFU Burnaby campus
June 7, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer Editor’s Note: A correction was made to this article on June 12, 2023 to note that room prices are $3,920, regardless of room type. On May 19, SFU announced the opening of its newest residency…
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The Central Asian Student Association organizes fundraiser drive for the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
February 28, 2023By: Aditi Dwivedi, News Writer & Karissa Ketter, News Editor The Central Asian Student Association (CASA) of SFU organized a fundraiser and donation drive for the people affected by the earthquake which struck South East Turkey and North West Syria…
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Art Moves and sparks community on your commute
February 2, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor As a Vancouver resident without a driver’s license, hopping on and off buses and trains is a normal, everyday occurrence. Even though on transit I’m surrounded by people with similar routines — students…
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Are in-person workplaces our best option?
January 10, 2023By: Victor Tran, SFU Student COVID-19 brought new difficulties to our workforce, while also presenting an opportunity to transform society for the better. One of those opportunities is the emergence of a flexible working mode: work from home (WFH). Though…
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Civil organizations voice concerns on Canada’s Bill C-26 for cybersecurity
November 18, 2022By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer Canada’s Bill C-26 on cybersecurity is raising concerns of privacy and lack of government accountability among citizens and civil organizations. Seven of the major associations of cybersecurity including Canadian Civil Liberties Association, OpenMedia, and…
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New 90-Unit Family Housing opens on SFU’s Burnaby Campus
September 28, 2022By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer SFU’s residence and housing community has grown steadily over the years, with the most recent development plan being two new family-oriented rental buildings in UniverCity. According to the media release put out by SFU, the…
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