Charlene Aviles
2022 Bingo
November 28, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Plain text from image: After another chaotic year of saying, “Well, I didn’t have that on my 2021 bingo card” every time something unpredictable happens. It’s time to pick up the slack and prepare for 2022. Use this bingo card to prepare yourself for an inevitably stranger new year so you can say “I told you so” instead of live-tweeting every major news event. SFU cuts Health & Counselling funding to build 3-in-1 salon, spa, and sauna for administration A seagull steals James Bond’s wig during a stunt scene SFU bears follow students to lecture…
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Rare cryptids to spot on campus
November 26, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Welcome to a wildlife safari here at SFU! We’ll be taking a tour of the campus. According to legend, rare creatures appear on Burnaby Mountain. Watch out for them! Do not feed them under any…
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Council Meeting — October 13, 2021
November 24, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Content warning: Mentions of sexual violence Motion on Sexual Violence Training SFSS vice-president internal and organizational development Corbett Gildersleve put forth a motion on sexual misconduct investigations. This motion proposed the SFSS develop “survivor-centric and…
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Andrew Mack Dialogue on Peace & Security discusses the transformation of violence
November 20, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer On September 13, 2021, SFU hosted Andrew Mack Dialogue on “Peace & Security: The Past, Present, and Future of Violence.” The event highlighted “trends in violence” and how violence statistics is not adequate in measuring…
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COVID-19 protocols should be included in the syllabus
November 15, 2021by Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer As part of the fall safety plan, SFU has outlined procedures and required documentation for staff who contracted COVID-19. However, the expectations for students who contracted COVID-19 are not as clear. The return to campus…
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Food for Thought: Leche flan
November 8, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer During high school, I wanted to learn more about my culture. Once a month, my teacher supervised a Filipino potluck for students. Since this tradition helped me stay connected with my cultural roots, I helped…
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Senate Report — October 4, 2021
October 23, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Reports on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and First Peoples’ Gathering House Johnson reflected on SFU’s programming for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and recognized reconciliation is an ongoing process. “At these events,…
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SFU alum Michael Bains discusses inspiration behind his debut novel, “Hooped”
October 4, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Content warning: Mentions of substance abuse Passionate about telling diverse stories, author Michael Bains published his first book, Hooped, in 2020. The novel is about Jimmy, a high school basketball player from Surrey, and his…
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Vancouver International Flamenco Festival showcases the beauty and complexity of flamenco culture
September 20, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Get ready to transport yourself to Spain, because the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival (VIFF) is back. In an interview with The Peak, two of this year’s performers, Jafelin Helten and Bonnie Stewart, described their love…
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September Bingo
September 15, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Plain text of bingo card: Got caught mimicking airbender moves outside lecture hall Couldn’t carry bag overpacked with Renaissance Coffee snacks Missed a class because you were walking in quadrangles in the AQ Realized you were…
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