Charlene Aviles
Don’t be afraid of counselling
March 10, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Mental 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 trained to help us process whatever issues are troubling our minds. Though there may still be a stigma related to mental health challenges, taking care of your health should be celebrated, be it mental or otherwise. A counselling session might be a great stress reliever, because you can discuss any topics freely. This could be helpful…
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Horoscopes: February 21–25
February 23, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer and rom-com fan ARIES: 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…
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My uneducated opinion
February 23, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Q: Define the following 1) what it means to have neutral financial distress and 2) capital structure. When is financial distress neutral with regard to capital structure? Neutral financial distress: When you’re stressing out about how…
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My first time wakeboarding
February 13, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer When I was 16 years old, I started wakeboarding at a church summer camp. At first, I was too shy to join my friends, but with persistence, they convinced me to give it a shot.…
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Aaron Ahl sets record at first track meet of season
February 12, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Name: Aaron Ahl Pronouns: He/him Major: Biomedical physiology, fifth year Favourite Track and Field Athlete: Matthew Centrowitz Aaron Ahl recently set a Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) record for the second fastest 3,000 m in…
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Self-care amidst an endless workload
February 10, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer We’re encouraged to constantly be productive regardless of the cost. Overwork culture promotes overworking as “a status symbol that puts us on the path to success.” As students with the ambiguous goal of “academic success,”…
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Roya Pishvaei reflects on how SFU’s dance program helped her grow
February 8, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer For Roya Pishvaei, dance is more than a hobby; it’s a lifestyle. In an interview with The Peak, the vice-president of SFU’s Dance Student Union discussed her passion for dance and her dedication to the SFU…
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Linda Kanyamuna shares why content creation brings her joy
January 31, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer SFU student Linda Kanyamuna is a pro when it comes to content creation. As SFU Surge’s podcast host and SFU Women in Engineering’s marketing director, she’s dedicated to community outreach. Her passions outside SFU are no…
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Nurses need more than just appreciation
January 25, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer In the pandemic’s early days, Vancouver residents cheered for healthcare workers. However, tangible support for them has been sparse. Even in the best of times, nurses have faced staffing shortages and workplace safety issues. While nursing…
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Food for Thought: Pancit canton
January 23, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Pancit canton is a stir-fried noodle dish with seafood and vegetables. The flavours of shrimp, soy sauce, and black pepper are a standout. The dish’s history traces back to Chinese traders, who brought it to…
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