Anthony Houston

ILLUSTRATION: Multiple bodies tangled together, but with eyes looking elsewhere
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Where’s the sexy in sex?

Peak Web February 10, 2025

By: Anthony Houston, SFU Student Not too long ago, right after hooking-up with a guy I met on Tinder, I thought to myself, “Man, that was such a boring interaction.” There were many factors influencing my perception: it was the first time we met, it had been a long day, and honestly all I could think of was getting back home rather than going on this impromptu hookup. Being the self aware queen that I am, it was obvious that I wasn’t really putting in an effort. The guy was good looking and seemed like a genuinely nice person, yet,…

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Illustration of A group of people holding signs saying “Boycott, Divest, Sanctions” and “Free Palestine”
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The right to protest our universities’ decisions

Peak Web June 10, 2024

By: Anthony Houston, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of genocide and police violence. University students across the world have organized encampments in the wake of the ongoing genocide in occupied Palestinian territories. These encampments are pro-Palestinian demonstrations, requesting their respective…

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A TSSU sign which reads, “Love your teacher, disrespect scabs”
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SFU’s response to the TSSU picket lines has been poor

Peak Web June 29, 2023

By: Anthony Houston, SFU Student As an international student, I tend to stay at the edges of certain aspects of Canadian life. I’ve strayed away from having an opinion about politics, healthcare, or worker’s rights, not because I don’t care…

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White paper with “choose joy” painted on it. The paper is surrounded by art supplies.
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The silver lining of not getting an RA living wage

Peak Web June 27, 2023

By: Anthony Houston, SFU student Content warning: mentions of disordered eating.  Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve seen many negative communications fly around about SFU’s lack of effort in bargaining negotiations, the strike, living wages, and blah blah blah.…

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A photo of convocation mall at SFU Burnaby Campus, Ribbons hanging from the walls can be seen.
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The TSSU Strike Vote: A Timeline of Events

Features June 16, 2023

By: Anthony Houston, SFU student As is the case with any Canadian union, SFU’s Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) has the right to strike in accordance with the British Columbia Labour Relations Board (LRB). Strikes are a type of job…

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