Chloe Arneson
SFU surpasses emission reduction targets
September 28, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer Editor's note: This article was updated on October 7, 2022. Originally the article attributed the statement to SFU's external communication director Will Henderson and has been updated to SFU chief facilities officer Larry Waddell. On August 31, SFU announced they had cut greenhouse gas emissions by over 50% from 2007, exceeding both provincial targets and the university’s Race to Zero targets. The Peak interviewed Larry Waddell, SFU’s chief facilities officer, to learn more about SFU’s climate commitments. “The objective is to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy,” he said. “SFU has set…
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New study connects sitting time with increased risk of heart disease
September 23, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer A new study published in the journal of JAMA Cardiology supports the notion that prolonged sitting is associated with increased risk of early death and heart conditions. The research found individuals who sit for more…
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Len Pierre delivers seminar calling for Indigenous cultural safety in higher education
September 13, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer On June 20, in honour of National Indigenous Peoples month, SFU Vancouver hosted a virtual seminar to discuss the importance of implementing Indigenous cultural safety in higher education. The Decolonizing Education and Institutionalising Indigenous Cultural…
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Community organisations put out a call to action to protect women amidst housing crisis
September 12, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer Content warning: This article mentions acts of gender-based violence and violence against Indigenous peoples. On August 16, several organisations published a joint press release titled, “Women are not acceptable casualties in the response to the…
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SOCA and SFU Black caucus host inaugural Black Graduation Celebration
August 3, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer On June 6, the SFU Black Caucus hosted the SFU Black graduation celebration at the Student Union Building. The celebration was supported by SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA) and endorsed by SFU…
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Multiple councillors resign from the SFSS
August 2, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer & Karissa Ketter, News Editor Three Council members, English representative Gabe Liosis, Indigenous studies student union representative Nebula (Anita) Shen, and Diversity and Neurodiversity Alliance representative Vivian Ly, have recently announced their resignations from the…
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Concerns arise surrounding SFSS organization officer’s leave of absence
August 2, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer During the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Council meeting of July 6, the current operations organizer, Ayesha Khan, raised concerns regarding the SFSS’ lack of action regarding the coverage of the position for when she…
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Halifax welcomes over 300 Ukrainian refugees to Canada
July 23, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer On June 2, a charter flight carrying 319 Ukrainians arrived in Halifax. Nova Scotia residents and host families greeted those arriving with welcome posters and gifts. To help Ukrainian citizens flee Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
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Federal government plans to move away from open-net pen salmon farming
July 19, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer On June 22, Joyce Murray, minister of fisheries, announced the government of Canada has created a transition planning process to phase out fish farms in BC. In their press release, the Union of British Columbia…
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Filipino food hub at risk of displacement due to building development
July 17, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer On June 21, Heritage Vancouver Society hosted Shaping Vancouver: The Joyce Food Hub virtual panel to discuss the rezoning of small Filipino businesses. These cultural cornerstones are facing displacement due to building development on Joyce…
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