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Etchos posing in a black and white bomber jacket, her haid pulled up, and statement sunglasses on. She’s standing at the bottom of the stairs to an antique shop.
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Etchos is in for more than just a “Good Run”

Peak Web March 25, 2024

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Just in time for reflective spring strolls, Vancouver-based artist Etchos made her singer-songwriter debut with “Good Run.” The soulful track is about moving on from someone while being grateful for the memories. With a laid-back melody that compels finger snaps and swaying, Etchos’ honeyed vocals and honest lyrics shine. I met up with Etchos and The Peak’s photo editor, Gudrun, at Monaco, a cozy café on Water Street. She likens her name’s pronunciation to “nachos” but it’s more than just fun to say — Etchos comes from Tagalog slang prevalent in queer communities,…

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The Taste of Things and Perfect Days find inspiration in the simplicity of everyday life

Peak Web March 25, 2024

By: Kiara Co, Peak Associate The Taste of Things and Perfect Days, a French and Japanese film respectively, are two uplifting 2023 releases with simple yet moving stories. Although I watched them both with English subtitles as they were not…

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A photo of the hardcover book with the title “Crip Up the Kitchen.”
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Jules Sherred makes cooking accessible in Crip Up The Kitchen

Peak Web March 20, 2024

By: Alex Masse, Peak Associate Jules Sherred’s Crip Up The Kitchen is a debut cookbook with a twist — it’s written by and for disabled people, giving them the tools to prepare food for themselves and others. The book contains…

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A photo of various lego people on a lego set that resembles a green field with lego animals like a sheep and pigs.
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Everything is Still Awesome will knock you off your block

Peak Web March 19, 2024

By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Looking to travel back to the good old days of childhood play? Look no further than the Museum of Surrey’s exhibit for fellow LEGO fans. The Cloverdale museum presents Everything is Still Awesome as a…

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Songs from the silver screen

Peak Web March 19, 2024

By: Omar Nsouli, SFU Student Movies and music go hand-in-hand like peanut butter and jelly. Whether it’s a multi-layered uplifting score, a scary synth track, or a rhythmic pop song, music can add value to film by reflecting the feelings…

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A moody illustration of person with long disheveled hair in a dark purple-lit bed room playing a game on a console, things sprawled on the floor and star-themed decor on the wall.
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Video games that helped me cope with health anxiety

Peak Web March 13, 2024

By: Abbey Perley, Assistant Production Editor Content warning: mentions of illness and death. Illness anxiety, previously called hypochondria, is a type of anxiety where the affected person constantly believes they have a serious medical problem. For me, every new freckle…

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ILLUSTRATION of an intimate open mic event where people are wearing N-95 style masks covering their noses. Someone is speaking into a microphone and people are socially distanced from each other and having a good time. There is an air purifier in the background.
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Clean Air 604 aims to create safer arts spaces

Peak Web March 12, 2024

By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor Clean Air 604 is currently fundraising to make Vancouver venues safer by “providing events with free masks, air purifiers, and more” in response to the lack of COVID-19 precautions at arts and culture events.  “The…

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An illustration of a person sitting down in front of a mic and a red curtain backdrop on a stage in front of an audience.
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Lunch Poems poets present wise words on family connections

Peak Web March 11, 2024

By: Aedan Smyth, SFU Student On February 21, I attended a Lunch Poems event at SFU’s Harbour Centre campus. This recurring event happens online and in-person on the third Wednesday of every month, where two poets are invited to show…

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“Hate to Hope” a heartwarming mural of an elderly woman looking upon the younger generation, reaching for and catching stars — a symbol of hope. It invites eyes to a vivid mountainscape and clusters of local flowers meant to represent “growth, endurance, and peace,” that seem to sprout right from the wall. An opaque night sky contrasts with pastel landscapes and clothing.
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Paige Jung’s murals are community portraits

Peak Web March 6, 2024

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Walking past Larry’s Market in Chinatown, your eyes will be drawn to the green-painted brick wall spotted with bright fruits and vegetables designed by illustrator and muralist Paige Jung. The Chinese Canadian artist’s murals can…

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The interior of Something Sweet cafe featuring cotton cloud decorations and a sophisticated painting of a panda.
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Metrotown munchies

Peak Web March 6, 2024

By: Amrit Kamaal, SFU Student  Stuffies 4820 Kingsway / $1–10 per person Located inside Metropolis at Metrotown (with locations in Surrey and North Van, too), Stuffies is the perfect place to grab a quick treat, or ten. This modern Korean…

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