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A summer of fresh air and fun

Peak Web July 4, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer One of the best things about summer is spending time outside. Whether you’re hiking, enjoying the water, or taking in local art, there are plenty of options for outdoor activities in the Lower Mainland. If you’ve got a free day to explore the outdoors, consider checking a few of these out.  [caption id="attachment_125669" align="alignnone" width="300"] PHOTO: Jeff Kingma / Unsplash[/caption] Deer Lake  Deer Lake in Burnaby is a perfect place to spend a sunny day. There’s not only a walking trail that takes you around the lake, but there’s also canoe, kayak, and pedalboat rentals.…

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Illustration of a blue calendar, with "Need to Know, Need to Go" written on top
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Need to know, Need to Go: July

Peak Web June 29, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Fusion Fest Where: Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Rd, Surrey When: July 22–23, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m Eat around the world with over 50 vendors offering delicious samplings of authentic delights from countries including Jamaica, Vietnam,…

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Chocolate cheesecake fudge squares

Peak Web June 27, 2023

By: Hailey Miller, SFU Student As a health-conscious individual with an appreciation for tasteful dessert, I create my own recipes from scratch by experimenting with nutritious ingredients that are satisfying and full of flavour. My delectable chocolate cheesecake fudge squares…

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An illustration from the graphic novel of 3 South east asian women reading books. Two of them are sitting on a yellow couch, and one is sprawled on the floor. They are surrounded by books, and a sage green background, with a plant and a lamp beside them. They’re dressed in colourful, business casual clothes, including a striped shirt, deep blue tights under an orange pencil skirt, and a black blazer.
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Graphic novel combats racism in the publishing industry with humour

Peak Web June 23, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer A Career in Books: A Novel about Friends, Money, and the Occasional Duck Bun by Kate Gavino exemplifies all the reasons a writer and book-lover might strive to work in the world of publishing —…

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An illustration of two people with brown skin and brown hair sitting on an orange picnic blanket, each with bubble tea, and snacks between them. They are both wearing masks.
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COVID conscious activities for a safer summer

Peak Web June 19, 2023

By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor COVID-19 is still in the air, and indoor dining is not where it’s at. With more students looking to socialize, it’s important to keep a layered approach to pandemic precautions so everyone can avoid severe…

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Creative Corner: Sculpting reminds me art is about impulse and process

Peak Web June 16, 2023

By: Kelly Chia, Editor-in-Chief I’m sure many people, like me, see creativity as a luxury they can rarely indulge in during adulthood. I can’t count how many unfinished projects pile up in my brain, waiting for the day I declare…

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SKIM and Maiden China stand on blue crates in bold coloured makeup covering their faces, looking fiercely into the camera.
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SKIM and Maiden China get personal in YOU AND I ≠ WE

Peak Web June 15, 2023

By: C Icart, Humour Editor “Do you like living in Vancouver?” That’s the first question Maiden China (Kendell Yan’s drag persona) asks her co-star SKIM (Romi Kim’s drag persona) during their show YOU AND I ≠ WE as part of…

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Must-read books by Indigenous authors

Peak Web June 13, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_125483" align="alignnone" width="198"] PHOTO: Courtesy of One World[/caption] Sabrina & Corina: Stories by Kali Fajardo-Anstine This contemporary collection of stories is rated just over four stars on Goodreads, though in my opinion, it deserves…

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Album cover featuring a photo of Mary Ancheta behind a psychedelic background with a spiral with stripes, warm orange, blue, and purple. Ancheta is playing a keyboard and looking fiercely into the camera. She had long black hair, wearing a white headpiece and silky shirt.
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Mary Ancheta Quartet takes cinematic jazz to the Next Level

Peak Web June 13, 2023

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor I was intrigued by the track titles on Mary Ancheta Quartet’s EP, Level Up, released on June 2; “Grease the Wheel” and “Gotta Get it” instil being in motion, which is exactly what…

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Photo from below looking up at a blue, cloudy sky and the side of a gray apartment with a sign that says “Hotel Balmoral”
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Anthology explores what home means to Vancouver’s unhoused and marginalized

Peak Web June 9, 2023

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Content warning: mentions of displacement by police and the death of a loved one. It’s difficult to even begin to understand the complex set of social issues that overlap for Vancouver’s unhoused populations.…

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