campus life

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SFU’s artistic history comes to life in A Magical Time

Kyla Wane May 22, 2025

One step onto SFU’s Burnaby campus, and the word “prison” comes to mind. However, the campus’ grey walls and bleak buildings hold a rich cultural history. A Magical Time: The Early Days of the Arts at Simon Fraser University is a publication multi-authored by writers affiliated with the university. Filled with information and illustrations to show the dawn of SFU’s artistic period, it explores the decade following the university’s establishment in 1965. As SFU celebrates its 60th anniversary in September, A Magical Time pays tribute to and captures the early years of its vibrant campus community. From the challenges of…

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This is a photo of an orange door that says “executive committee” vertically on the side of it on the window.
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The Fall Kickoff wasn’t much to rave about

Peak Web March 20, 2025

By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer and Michelle Young, Copy Editor Before the beginning of the 2024 fall semester, I saw a lot of promotion for an event called “Fall Kickoff.” The promotional material seemed to be advertising the fact that…

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A photo of SFU’s Burnaby campus Student Union Building
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From grassroots movements to thriving campus communities

Yasmin Hassan January 13, 2025

Some students might focus solely on grades and finishing courses as quickly as possible, slipping through the seams of this transitory institution that is colloquially compared to a prison complex. Though, like the winding vines that grow on the side…

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Student Union Building during the evening
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SUBstandard: The Student Union Building hours should match the rest of the campus

Nercya Kalino May 17, 2022

How is it that the most student-centric building on campus has the most restrictive hours? Whether it’s during or in-between semesters, most of the Burnaby campus is basically open 24/7. Not so with the Student Union Building (SUB). It’s time…

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A minimalistic illustration. A few lines and colours are draped from the top of the image, reminiscent of ropes of flags. The center of the photo reads: “Simon Fraser Student Society” and “Clubs Days”
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There’s no better time than the present to join a student community

Luke Faulks February 25, 2022

Every university publishes a page for first years on why it’s important for students to join a campus group. These articles suggest clubs, organizations, and other groups provide everything from community to engagement, as well as experience to pad your…

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Top Ten things at the SFU Burnaby campus with the highest sex appeal

Juztin Bello February 17, 2021

The Saywell staircase He’s tall. He’s solid. And he’ll have you sweating and panting in seconds. You may hate him because of the strain he puts on your body, but just remember that he puts you through this because he…

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Residence and Housing prepares for another school year of distanced education

Paige Riding August 3, 2020

The new school year brings in new and returning students from around the world to SFU Residence, but this year’s proceedings will not be the same as those of the past.  Residence and Housing Communications representative Leon Kalligerakis elaborated via…

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Accessibility could be improved at The Study Public House

Nicole Magas May 17, 2019

The Study opened at the end of last semester, after months of anticipation from a student body eager for the return of their campus pub. Ever since The Highland Pub closed, students have had to trek all the way to…

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At The: Study Public House

Winona Young May 5, 2019

It’s 9 p.m. on a Thursday when my friends and I walk into the pub. With finals looming, we strut inside with every intention to get lit on a weekday. It’s The Study Public House’s first annual Thursday night party,…

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SFU Residence is a better environment than you think

Pranaya Chakraborty May 29, 2017

Dorms. Without a doubt, they represent an innate part of a university student’s life. From crazy all-night parties to crashing instantly on a weeknight, dorms are the place where memories are made. Like all other major campuses across Canada, dorms…

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