Angela Shen
Black spaces that feel like home
February 24, 2026By: C Icart, Co-Editor-in-Chief Last December, I went home to see my family for the holidays, as I do every year. It was a great time, and after months away, the warmth of being in majority-Black spaces envelopes me. So let me let you in on what these spaces are and their historical significance in Black communities. The beauty supply store When I go back to Ontario, my mom always asks if I want to take advantage and get my hair done. With a smaller Black population, there are fewer options and higher prices out here in BC. In the…
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YES AND CHALLENGE GOES TOO FAR?!
January 26, 2026By: Katie Walkley, Peak Associate Hey, what’s up, tryhard nation? It’s your boy Mr. 67, your favourite YouTuber’s favourite YouTuber back with another awesome video. Man, do I have a story to tell you! So, it all started when I…
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Survival guide: post-holiday edition
January 5, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Diva After the holidays, everything sucks. I love the part of winter when all I do is stuff my face with carbs and cocktails, because, well, it’s carbs and cocktail time. However, now that the holiday…
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SFYou: Steven C. Gull
November 10, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik If you’ve taken some time to explore around SFU, you’ve likely stumbled upon the reflecting pond. This aquatic tapestry is home to many creatures, including koi fish, herons, and even the occasional automobile. The Peak sat down…
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Reconciliation goes beyond economic solutions
July 9, 2025By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer The federal Liberal party is busy. Claiming to strengthen our nation’s economy amidst the tariff war, which threatens Canada’s sovereignty and economic power. The current government was elected, in no small part, because Prime Minister…
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Our Bodies, Our Health tackles 2SLGBTQIA+ sexual and reproductive health
July 3, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer A new survey titled “Our Bodies, Our Health” wants to better understand the sexual and reproductive health needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ Canadians. The study is headed by the Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC), in partnership with the…
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Joy Johnson!
January 30, 2025By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer In a revelation that left the SFU community astonished and amused, it appears our esteemed president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Joy Johnson, is not just an accomplished academic but also a master of multiple personas. After…
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A practical guide to combating internet echo chambers
January 20, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer Social media is a wonderful place. It’s a convenient location where views that reflect your own converge; a little bubble of like-minded users, if you will. But, have you ever wondered why everyone seems…
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Can’t ski, too broke
January 15, 2025By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer So, uh, I’ve been invited to go skiing. Skiing? In this economy? Right, right, I forgot that not everyone has to choose between ski boots or textbooks every time the temperature drops and it snows…
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Queer dating in the un-dateable city
October 24, 2024By: Tam Nguyen, Staff Writer I saw S. through the glass window of the restaurant as I walked across the street on a gloomy afternoon. Almond-shaped eyes, long brunette hair, red lipstick, dressed in black from head to toe. First…
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