Charlene Aviles
Professor investigates chemical compounds to control honey bee parasites
September 15, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Bees play a crucial role in agriculture, especially in pollinating crops. SFU chemistry professor Dr. Erika Plettner has been researching chemical compounds to control varroa mites, which are parasites that threaten honey bee colonies. The Peak interviewed Plettner to learn more about her research. “The varroa mite only attacks honey bees [ . . . ] but some of the viral diseases and other pathogens that honey bees might carry, can spread,” said Plettner. Plettner added, “The injuries that the mites do to the bees don’t heal, and they can be the entry point for…
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Food for Thought: Adobo
September 14, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Growing up, I wasn’t as connected to my Filipino roots as I am now. I didn’t grow up speaking Ilocano or Tagalog, and had visited the Philippines only a few times. But my parents and…
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Hidden Gems: Local Eats
September 7, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Looking for a new restaurant to visit on your study breaks? Step outside your comfort zone and visit the restaurants below! Coffee Monster / 15285 101 Avenue, Surrey / $3.50+ for most menu items Right…
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Opera Mariposa hosts its annual Benefit + Awareness Campaign
May 18, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Opera Mariposa, an opera company, is hosting its 10th annual Benefit + Awareness Campaign for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and fibromyalgia (FM) during May 1–June 1, 2022. Their website notes they are “Canada’s first entirely, openly disability-led…
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We need more classes at the Surrey and Vancouver campuses
April 7, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer If you're an SFU student, you'll likely find yourself having to take a course at the Burnaby campus at some point in your academic career; however, because of the Burnaby campus’ often harsh weather conditions…
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Kalinga is a heartfelt tribute to Filipino caregivers
April 1, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer When I first watched Kent Donguines’ Kalinga (Care) at Sliced Mango Collective’s movie screening, it felt like reading a series of long-lost journals. The first-person narration of Filipina caregiver stories beautifully captured the sacrifices, heartbreak,…
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Horoscopes: March 28–April 1
March 28, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer and prank expert ARIES You love a good sitcom prank. As overdone as the whipping cream-sleep-feather routine might be, it also never fails to get you a laugh (track). Watch out this April Fool’s day though,…
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Top Ten ways to recover from a fall
March 22, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer 1. Pretend to propose Since you’re on the ground already, you might as well just stay on your knees and start proposing to the person in front of you. Say they got you so excited you…
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The Journey Here delves into the behind-the-scenes work of advocacy
March 22, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Hosted by Steve Dooley, the executive director of SFU’s Surrey campus, The Journey Here is “a podcast that profiles the stories of community builders from all walks of life.” From students sparking social change to professors…
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The family that flies together, sticks together
March 11, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Every few years, my mom’s side of the family travels to the US or Canada for a family vacation. In 2015, we settled on northern California. I ended up arriving a few days later than…
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