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Disabled men deserve better from us
July 13, 2026By: Corbett Gildersleve, Opinions Editor Content warning: mentions of ableism. Society does not treat disabled people well and it impacts men in specific ways. Being disabled comes with stigma and the expectations to still adhere to gendered roles. Being unable to meet these expectations can result in depression and even abuse. This stigma can make men feel unwanted and devalued. It’s important to build relationships be it platonic or romantic, but asking for help can also be viewed as being weaker or less able. All of this contributes to instability in work, mental health, and social life. As such, there…
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FNMISA builds space for Indigenous students
July 7, 2025By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer Room 1440 of the Student Union Building (SUB) is home to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Association (FNMISA), a group that provides a space for Indigenous students to lounge, study, and create community. …
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Grieving the Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy
June 16, 2025By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer Lapu-Lapu Day — a day to celebrate resistance — traces its roots to when Datu Lapu-Lapu defeated Spanish colonial rule during the 1521 Battle of Mactan in the Philippines. Since 2023, Vancouver has held a…
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Friends of Simon: building community through education
May 28, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Arts & Culture Editor The author of this article is a Friends of Simon tutor. Following The Peak’s conflict of interest policy, the piece’s payment has been reduced. “It’s the best job I’ve ever done,” Teagan…
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Prepare to care for the Fair in the Square
July 9, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate On June 9, the Fair in the Square, kicked off. Best of all, it was absolutely free of charge! Visiting the event for the first time helped me re-experience the feeling of creating new connections…
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SFU Queer Collective’s webinar tackles 2SLGBTQIA+ rights in universities
June 27, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer and Kelly Chia, Peak Associate On June 5, SFU Queer Collective held their first webinar since the organization’s revival earlier this year. The network includes SFU graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, staff, and alumni who…
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Paige Jung’s murals are community portraits
March 6, 2024By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Walking past Larry’s Market in Chinatown, your eyes will be drawn to the green-painted brick wall spotted with bright fruits and vegetables designed by illustrator and muralist Paige Jung. The Chinese Canadian artist’s murals can…
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2023 — A Year in Review
January 12, 2024By: Eden Chipperfield & Olivia Sherman TSSU Strikes for improving working conditions, June–October Learn more: The TSSU Strike Vote: A Timeline of Events TSSU members form picket line in labour action SFU’s response to the TSSU picket lines has been…
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The benefits of joining your neighbourhood Buy Nothing
July 14, 2023By: Petra Chase, Art & Culture Editor What does the jar of candied ginger on my shelf have in common with the framed painting of lilacs hanging on my wall, or my thriving potted monstera plant? They were all gifted…
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Dialogue series highlights diversity among BC youth
May 30, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Editor’s note: Jocelyn Wong, who was interviewed for this piece, has previously contributed to The Peak. The Peak acknowledges and has taken steps to prevent conflicts of interest or potential bias from influencing…
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