Amrit Kamaal
How to spend a day at . . . White Rock
January 17, 2025By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate, and Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Nestled along Vancouver’s coastline, P’Quals (White Rock) is a staple to visit year-round. With its picturesque scenery, laid-back vibe, and variety of attractions, White Rock offers something for everyone. If you’re planning to spend a day here, here are some must-see places near the beach to add to your list. No visit to White Rock is complete without taking a stroll on the most iconic feature of the whole beach, the pier. This beloved landmark offers visitors breathtaking views of the city, the surrounding coastlines, and the distant…
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Horoscopes October 14 – 20
October 15, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Aries March 21–April 19 The second the clock strikes 12 on September 1, you never miss a beat to run to your local coffee shop for a pumpkin spice latte. Maybe it’s an obsession, but…
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Hidden Gems: Surrey campus’ secret snacks
October 15, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Potato Corner 10153 King George Blvd. K101 $5–20 per serving Rightfully known as “the world’s best flavoured fries,” this Filipino fry joint is my personal favourite for take-out lunch. What makes Potato Corner special is…
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Tell us your favourite Month of Welcome event and we’ll determine what your Twitter account looks like
September 26, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate SFUReady You made sure to attend each stall to scoop up all the freebies. You had to sweet-talk for some of them, but you’re not above that. Of course, that sweetness is a front. You…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Fun and free September events
September 15, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Editor's note: the Kairos Blanket Exercise event has since sold out. The summer may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the fun should! With the fall semester Peak-ing around the corner, now…
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Hidden Gems: Vancouver’s best matcha
September 11, 2024By: Alex Ileto, Peak Associate cowdog coffee 3720 Oak St., Vancouver Open every day 8:00 a.m.–4:00p.m. With cowdog’s recent rise to social media fame (they truly conquered “brat summer”), this spot may not be a hidden gem, but it’s too…
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Horoscopes: September 9–15
September 9, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Aries March 21–April 19 Honey, congrats on hitting 1 million views on a TikTok lipsyncing about how “demure and mindful” you are for wearing an Aritzia pantsuit to get coffee. With your newfound clout, it’s…
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The Hangry Games: The ballad of snacks and a momma raccoon
July 31, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Burnaby Mountain, known for its thriving ecosystems and wildlife, was hit by an influx of humans in 1965. Once known as the spot for critters to flourish, it was taken over by people, with no…
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Horoscopes July 22–28
July 23, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Aries March 21–April 19 This summer, please take a course on internet safety and the effects of AI. I know you want to become more adventurous and outdoorsy, but asking ChatGPT for hiking directions might…
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Campus shopping experiences at New Gen Markets
July 17, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Step into a cute and quaint world of shopping at New Gen Markets! Many SFU students may already be familiar with this market, as they’ve set up stalls on the Burnaby campus many times this…
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