Ally Baharoon
Twenty-five things to do during your first week of university
September 8, 2015The first week of university can be a whirlwind, but you’ll get through it: The Peak’s got you covered. Here is a list of 25 things every freshman should do in their first week of post-secondary. Attend your first tutorial. Personally introduce yourself to your T.A., a.k.a. your fearless tutorial leader. Ensure you meet at least two people in every class (for future note taking requests). Show how prepared you are on the first day of class by showing up with seven spare pens. Suggest a seating chart to your fearless tutorial leader. Do all your readings for the week.…
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Laugh Track: Ryan Mutama
June 8, 2015Ryan Mutama is a stand-up comic living in Vancouver who uses comedy as a way to explore more serious, social issues. The Peak caught up with Mutama to discuss race humour, how living in Vancouver has affected his comedy, and…
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Tips for making the most out of your summer getaway
June 1, 2015If you’re reading this while in between brain-busting summer semester tutorials, this article isn’t for you. Neither is it for the person who opted to use these months as a chance to get three jobs and build up a nest…
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Faux SFSS election profiles
March 16, 2015With the transit referendum engulfing the Greater Vancouver area and the upcoming federal election happening later this year, it’s refreshing to finally have politics worth paying attention to: the 2015 Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) elections. You may be thinking,…
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Thank you, but no thanx
January 26, 2015I thank you. Thank you for reading this. There! Wasn’t that simple and, most importantly, sensible? Thanking each other for every little small act has been the norm for years. But now, these have become two of the most forgotten…
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