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Monday Music: Feeling Yourself
February 15, 2021By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer Making yourself feel good can take many different forms. No matter what they are, having a slick, catchy soundtrack can make it even better. From strutting around the house in a new jacket to enjoying time as your own best sex partner, these danceable jams are all you need to feel sexy. “Blow” — Beyoncé [caption id="attachment_117223" align="alignnone" width="298"] Image courtesy of Columbia Records[/caption] A sleek, danceable ode to owning your own pleasure; no one does sexy bops like Beyoncé. Her sultry vocals over Pharrell-produced guitar licks and grooves make for a song that’s just…
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Embodiment coach and influencer Tara Teng on breaking out of purity culture
February 14, 2021By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer “Embodiment” is a key concept in Tara Teng’s work. It’s in the name of her popular Instagram account, part of her job title as an embodiment coach, and all over her website and online presence.…
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Shows and films with inclusive LGBTQ2S+ representations
February 13, 2021By: Dev Petrovic, Staff Writer Orange Is the New Black (OITNB) A bit of an oldie now, but this show is a classic queer favourite. Based on a novel, the show takes place in a women’s correctional facility and follows…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: February 8–14
February 8, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Coastal Lunar Lanterns and Community Lanterns | Jack Poole Plaza and šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square | January 30 – February 18 | FREE The Lantern City, the Society of We Are Canadians Too, and the Asian-Canadian…
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Monday Music: Valentine’s Day Edition
February 8, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate While creating a playlist, I usually choose songs that describe vivid memories because I enjoy visualizing the artist’s experience. Whether it is 90’s R&B or boy bands, I appreciate music that creates a feeling of…
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David Ly discusses inspirations, metaphors, and more in “Mythical Man”
February 7, 2021By: Michelle Young, News Editor In April 2020, Vancouver-based writer and SFU alumnus David Ly published his debut poetry collection, Mythical Man. During an email interview with The Peak, Ly shared his creative process. Reminiscing on his experience at SFU,…
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Celebrating Chinese New Year with nian gao, the auspicious rice cake
February 6, 2021By: Nancy La, SFU Student As January comes to a close and February unfolds, my family and I get ready to celebrate the beginning of the Lunar New Year. While others are buying chocolates for their loved ones in preparation…
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Upcoming Black History Month events that address civic education, spiritual activism, and more
February 6, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, SFU Student Kriss Munsya: The Eraser | Available until February 26 | FREE | Pendulum Gallery & Online Local artist Kriss Munsya, born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in Brussels, has utilized a series…
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The Best Croissants in Metro Vancouver
February 5, 2021By: Meera Eragoda, Copy Editor and Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Le Marché St. George butter croissant — $2.90 [caption id="attachment_117089" align="alignnone" width="300"] Le Marché St. George croissant. Screenshot courtesy of Sara Wong via Instagram[/caption] If I had a dollar…
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Middleditch and Schwartz is an improv must-see
February 4, 2021By: Dev Petrovic, Staff Writer Sitting at home all day, there are several things I miss engaging with: concerts, festivals, open mics, and above all, live improv shows. The spontaneity and ridiculousness of improv are simply not replaceable by Netflix…
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