Allyson Klassen
My perfectionism nearly ruined me
February 18, 2022by Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate You knew my type in high school. I always sat in the front row and was a part of too many student councils and clubs to remember. I was a multi-sport athlete. I was the valedictorian of my graduating class. I was the person who believed a 90% on a test was a definite nail in my academic coffin. In short — I was your textbook overachiever. As the first person out of my immediate family that went directly to university after graduating high school, I felt an immense amount of pressure to continue my…
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Escapism is healthy — in moderation
February 11, 2022By: Twinkle Pethad, SFU Student Escapism — the use of activities to temporarily transport us into a happier world where we have control over our actions and emotions, creates an illusionary pleasant atmosphere. Though moderation is needed, escapism is rather necessary…
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The SUB should not have been closed
February 11, 2022By: Craig Allan, Peak Associate On January 20, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) informed the student body the Student Union Building (SUB) will be closed from January 24 until further notice. After some debate, the SFSS agreed to re-open…
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Four accessible ways to make art at home
January 25, 2022By: Pamela Subia, SFU Student Many memorable artists, from Beatrix Potter to Billie Eilish, started at home. However, there is still a misconception that artmaking is unaffordable or inaccessible. Though good quality painting supplies, cameras, and instruments are generally expensive,…
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SFU Gallery curator resigns after accusations of falsely claimed Indigenous ancestry
November 27, 2021By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Vancouver curator Cheyanne Turions resigned this November from her position at SFU Galleries due to controversy over her identity. Turions previously self-identified as having Indigenous ancestry, but on April 19, 2021, reported on her blog…
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The Study reopens to safely serve the SFU community
November 19, 2021By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer The Study Public House in SFU Burnaby’s Maggie Benson Centre has reopened after being closed for 18 months due to the pandemic. The Study continues to follow all COVID-19 protocols set out by Dr.…
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CJSF invites the community to listen and donate
November 15, 2021By: Emma Jean, Peak Associate CJSF, SFU’s independent radio station, marked their fourth annual Fundrive from November 1–7. The station asked listeners to pledge money to keep them independent and able to truly represent their grassroots community. Although CJSF accepts…
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Senate Report — November 1, 2021
November 14, 2021By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer Senate discuss contract cheating agencies Senator Shafik Bhalloo brought up the longstanding issue of contract cheating agencies at SFU which “incessantly targeted vulnerable students, and particularly students from the Chinese community.” Senator Bhalloo explained…
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Senate Report — November 1, 2021
November 14, 2021By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer Senate discuss contract cheating agencies Senator Shafik Bhalloo brought up the longstanding issue of contract cheating agencies at SFU which “incessantly targeted vulnerable students, and particularly students from the Chinese community.” Senator Bhalloo explained…
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Senate Report — October 4, 2021
October 23, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Reports on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and First Peoples’ Gathering House Johnson reflected on SFU’s programming for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and recognized reconciliation is an ongoing process. “At these events,…
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