Andrea Choi
Council Chats: SFSS debriefs this year’s Fall Kickoff
November 27, 2024On November 13, The Peak attended the bi-weekly Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Council meeting via Zoom. The discussion involved a debrief of this year’s Fall Kickoff Music Festival, followed by two committee elections. Debriefing Fall Kickoff Fall Kickoff, which took place on September 20, made its return after it was last held in 2019. The event aimed “to tackle the unique challenges of a commuter school by fostering a sense of community, creating lasting memories for students, and demonstrating the SFSS’ commitment to providing a well-rounded student experience beyond academics.” Specifically, the SFSS wanted to “bring student life back…
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Council Chats: Numerous by-elections to be held
October 15, 2024Editor’s note: we recognize that The Peak has an interest in the fee increase discussed at this meeting. The coverage in this article was undertaken by a member of our editorial team who’s not involved or informed by the non-editorial…
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Imperfect fits: Pride edition
July 31, 2024Vancouver is hosting Pride this week, and even though “we are all born naked,” that is not the appropriate outfit for the occasion. So, you could make endless Pinterest boards until you develop the perfect Pride look. Or, you could…
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Council Chats: Council members begin cutting underspent SFSS budget items
July 9, 2024On June 26, The Peak attended the bi-weekly Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Council meeting via Zoom. The meeting involved a presentation of all SFSS budget items that were underspent by over $1,000 from the 2023–24 budget year and reports…
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Glitter Crash is here to smash stereotypes about disability
July 8, 2024Editor's note: this event has been cancelled. If you’re looking for a show to celebrate Disability Pride Month, look no further than Glitter Crash, presented by Twisted Tassels Productions. The burlesque and drag showcase will heat up the stage on…
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Council Chats: SFSS president fined for violation of Council policy
March 25, 2024On March 13, The Peak attended the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) bi-weekly Council meeting via Zoom. The meeting consisted of topics including a motion to fine president Liam Feng for attempted removal of the Issues Policies and a motion…
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The proof behind mental health coaching in sports
March 19, 2024If you’ve ever played a competitive sport, you’ve probably felt gut wrenching, adrenaline pumping pressure. Whether you’re a hockey goalie getting set in your stance or a batter with three teammates on base, the feeling is mutual. But then there’s…
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Your reactions to these daily student scenarios will determine which major you should be in
February 28, 2024Let’s start the day off properly! What time are you waking up at for a full day of classes? Three hours before my first class. I like to get a morning run and a healthy breakfast in before getting started…
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The great wall of SFU under siege
February 12, 2024Dear SFU climbers, Hold onto your harnesses because there’s some wild news — the SFU Climbing Wall, that vertical haven of chalky holds and triumphant climbs, has been closed since mid-December. And get this: nobody seems to know why. It’s…
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Council Chats: SFSS holds election for vacant MSA committee position
January 30, 2024On January 17, The Peak attended the bi-weekly Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Council meeting via Zoom. The meeting’s agenda included an election for the open Member Services Advisory Committee seat and approval for subsisting the budget for the Residence…
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