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Need to Know, Need to Go: February 1–7

Arts February 2, 2021

By: Gurleen Aujla, SFU Student Global Talent Night 2021 | February 5, 8:30 p.m.–10:00p.m. | FREE with registration | Online Discover and celebrate the unique, diverse talents of the SFU community. Hosted by SFU International Services for Students, Global Peers, and the Simon Fraser Student Society, the third annual Global Talent Night will showcase a wide range of acts in music, dance, comedy, and poetry. The event is open for all SFU and FIC students to attend. There will also be an opportunity for both performers and audience members to win prizes. To register and learn more, visit their Eventbrite…

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The secret radicalism of Netflix’s “Hilda”

Arts February 1, 2021

By: Meera Eragoda, Copy Editor It’s been a little over a month since Netflix released the second season of Hilda, a show about the blue-haired titular character’s adventures with friends and various fantastical beings, set to a soothing colour palette…

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BC Black History Awareness Society presents immersive Black History Month events

Arts February 1, 2021

By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Black History Month celebrates the Black community’s resilience and accomplishments; and honours those who continue to take risks in advocating for justice and equality. With this in mind, the BC Black History Awareness Society has…

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SFU StreetFest captures the campus feeling we’ve been missing

Arts February 1, 2021

By: Brianna Condilenios, SFU Student Oh, how I missed you SFU! But thanks to this augmented reality street festival, which partnered with a number of student service groups like Ancillary Services and the SFSS, I felt right back at home. My…

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“Tenet,” the failed saviour of cinema, is a convoluted mess

Arts January 26, 2021

By: Lester Leong, SFU Student Before the COVID-19 pandemic forced movie studios to delay their upcoming releases,  Tenet was one of the most highly anticipated films of 2020. With the renowned success of Christopher Nolan’s filmography, many people were looking…

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The Rickshaw Theatre continues to honour the late David Bowie with a virtual “Bowie Ball”

Arts January 25, 2021

By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate On January 9, 2021, the Rickshaw Theatre and Stable Genius presented the 6th Annual Bowie Ball, an annual BC Cancer Foundation fundraiser featuring local bands performing David Bowie’s classic hits. Since Bowie’s passing in 2016,…

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“Perform for Pride” provides powerful performances for a purpose

Arts January 25, 2021

By: Kyla Dowling, Staff Writer Want to donate to an LGBTQ+ organization while also receiving access to a wonderful benefit celebrating youth performers? Look no further than Perform for Pride, a Vancouver-centric cabaret currently in its fourth year. The show…

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Monday Music: Jumping straight into the (magical) books

Arts January 24, 2021

By: Kelly Chia, Peak Associate Inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and the years I’ve spent reading young adult fantasy books, I’ve always been enticed by the idea of starting an adventure in a different world. Picture a place where bards…

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Need to Know, Need to Go: January 25–31

Arts January 24, 2021

By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor See Sounds Listening Party: S F Ho | January 28 at 8 p.m. | Zoom | Free with registration See Sounds Listening Party is a series of online workshops organized by Kitsilano’s Publik…

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Non-alcoholic, made-in-BC drinks for Dry January and beyond

Arts January 23, 2021

By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer One in three Canadians are abstaining from drinking over the month due to the advent of Dry January, but many are also choosing to stay sober in the long run. As a long-term teetotaler myself,…

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