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An updated list of SFU publications open for student contributions
May 12, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Gadfly [caption id="attachment_118044" align="alignnone" width="300"] Image courtesy of Gadfly[/caption] Gadfly is an independent academic undergraduate journal geared towards students in political science or any of its subfields. It is published in collaboration with the SFU department of political science and the SFU Political Science Student Union. The journal offers a platform for interested students to engage in lively discourse with fellow academics. Authors will need to register with the journal prior to submitting their work and can contact Gadfly via email for more information. SFU Science Undergraduate Research Journal [caption id="attachment_118045" align="alignnone" width="285"] Image courtesy…
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Sliced Mango Collective provides an inclusive environment for Filipinx-Canadian youth to explore their heritage
May 10, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate A conversation between friends led to the creation of the Sliced Mango Collective (SMC), an initiative to celebrate Filipinx culture. Realizing there were few resources for young Filipinx-Canadians to learn about the cultures of the…
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Monday Music: Frolicking under cherry blossoms in the sun
May 10, 2021By: Petra Chase, SFU Student After months of gloomy weather — and so much time cooped at home slouched in front of a screen that the real world has started to look pixelated — spring has finally arrived. The baggage…
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DIY boba: recipe for tapioca pearls
May 9, 2021By: Nancy La, Staff Writer Don’t want to leave the comfort of your own home for a cup of bubble tea? Do not fret, for pearls are actually quite easy to make at home. During the earlier phase of the…
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Local bubble tea stores you can turn to amid the boba shortage
May 9, 2021By: Nancy La, Staff Writer Remember the Suez Canal (and all its good memes) that stuck with the internet last month? Well, after this delay in international shipments, there’s simply not enough boba to fuel Vancouver’s desire for chewy tapioca…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: May 10–16
May 9, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate prOphecy sun: GSWS Acts Artist Workshop | May 14, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | FREE | Online The SFU gender, sexuality and women’s studies department is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the GSWS Acts series, highlighting…
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Independent theatres left out of the picture in Canada’s 2021 budget
May 8, 2021By: Marco Ovies, Features Editor Movie theatres have been hit hard during the pandemic, and most have been forced to shut down entirely under current public health orders. Some local cinemas have redesigned their businesses to operate and generate some…
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Sikh Heritage Month Recap
May 7, 2021By: Alea Mohamed, Staff Writer In Canada, April is Sikh Heritage Month. This year’s theme was Finding Sehaj - A Journey to Peace and Tranquility. Even though April has come and gone, it is important to continue recognizing Sikh heritage.…
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Kiran Bhumber and Nancy Lee’s post-apocalyptic UNION is grounded in current world issues
April 6, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate The year is 3000. You’re in a post-apocalyptic universe, where cultural memories have been eradicated and humans live in physical isolation, connected only through a new cyberworld. That is the story of UNION, the headline…
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Local band Black Pontiac discusses the creative process behind their new music video and upcoming album
April 5, 2021By: Kimia Mansouri, SFU Student Editor’s note: Answers have been edited for length and clarity. Following a recent online performance at The Roxy on March 19, the members of Black Pontiac — lead singer Matty Mclaren, guitarist Mack Riddell, drummer…
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