Charlene Aviles
Professor investigates chemical compounds to control honey bee parasites
September 15, 2022Bees 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 secondary infections and diseases. And…
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Food for Thought: Adobo
September 14, 2022Growing 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 grandma wanted to pass on…
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Hidden Gems: Local Eats
September 7, 2022Looking 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 beside ICBC Guildford, Coffee Monster…
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Opera Mariposa hosts its annual Benefit + Awareness Campaign
May 18, 2022Opera 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 and run opera company.” …
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We need more classes at the Surrey and Vancouver campuses
April 7, 2022If 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 and distance, it is not…
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Horoscopes: March 28–April 1
March 28, 2022ARIES 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, there’s a warm cup of water with…
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Top Ten ways to recover from a fall
March 22, 20221. 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 decided to wait and…
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The Journey Here delves into the behind-the-scenes work of advocacy
March 22, 2022Hosted 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 igniting grassroots leadership, Dooley’s…
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Don’t be afraid of counselling
March 10, 2022Mental health hasn’t been getting any better over these past few years. COVID-19, climate disasters, and war have been sources of stress and anxiety, and that’s to say nothing of the responsibilities of being a student. Fortunately, counsellors are specifically…
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Horoscopes: February 21–25
February 23, 2022ARIES: You’re constantly running late on dates. Although asking your Tinder match to order while waiting is a good idea, being one hour late is not. This will most likely result in you getting stuck with the bill. Better late…
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