Alex Vanderput
Think twice about taking a gap year during the COVID-19 pandemic
July 24, 2020By: Nathan Tok, Peak Associate I am going to just straight up say it at the start: unless you have a well-thought-out, rock-solid plan, it is probably not a good idea to take a gap year from school just because of remote learning. What does one do in a gap year, anyway? Gap years are usually about taking a break from formal academic work and trying to better ourselves in some other regard outside of school opportunities. This includes travelling, volunteering, or working. But taking a gap year to avoid the pain of remote learning during the pandemic is only going…
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Latte recipes to soothe your soul
June 14, 2020By: Michelle Young, Staff Writer During these past few months as I’ve been isolating away from the world, I’ve been craving more sweet specialty drinks — but going out to buy one wasn’t an option. So I took it upon myself…
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New students are going to miss out on a lot of moments that make first year memorable
May 31, 2020By: Nathan Tok, Peak Associate Do you remember your first day of classes? I vaguely recall a whirlwind of back-to-back classes as advised by my seniors, getting swamped outside C9001, and losing my beloved laptop mouse. Rest in peace. But despite…
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Three artsy stores to browse online
May 13, 2020By: Lubaba Mahmud, Peak Associate Editor’s note: This piece was written prior to all of the COVID-19 related changes but the stores below are still open for online orders and curbside pickup. We’ve done our best to update the piece…
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Course audits are the secret little gem of relaxed higher learning
March 22, 2020By: Nicole Magas, Opinions Editor Gather ‘round, ye sweet summer children, and listen well. For I am old — a fourth year — and at the end of my undergrad life. Before I pass onto the great beyond of post-grad life,…
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Universities can’t just leave half their students without job-ready skills
March 16, 2020By: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer We’ve all heard it: “What can you do with a [x] degree?” Whenever I hear these words, I spiral into a void of existential future crisis right before my extended family’s ignorant eyes. As someone nearing…
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Animal therapy is an incomplete remedy for students’ mental health issues
March 7, 2020By: Manisha Sharma, SFU Student Whether you’re one of the 41% of Canadians who experience a significant amount of anxiety, or you’re trying to de-stress before finals, animal therapy at SFU is available to bring some light and happiness to your…
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Students using their money to pay for classes deserve to learn their way
March 1, 2020By: Marco Ovies, Arts Editor It was the beginning of the semester and I had just walked into my 400-person lecture. Being a fourth-year English major, I’m more used to my classes consisting of 10 to 15 people, but I was…
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