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SFU needs to invest more in its language offerings
July 4, 2020By: Michelle Young, Staff Writer Over the years, SFU has been slowly picking away at its language program. The Spanish Language Certificate was suspended in 2017, and there is speculation that Arabic and Persian courses will be the next to go. In a bid to save languages at SFU, the Language Training Institute has been merged with world literature to create the world languages and literatures department, and it’s not unreasonable to fear that this will result in the further dwindling of language courses. However, languages are an extremely valuable elective to take. Merging the program without investing in more professors…
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An homage to the stuck-at-home heroes: how neighbours have helped a lonely person feel a little less lonely
May 24, 2020By: Kelly Chia, Features Editor Dear neighbours, I have to admit, I haven’t really made the effort to know you too well. I’ve moved a few times since coming to Canada, and this feels like the first time my family has…
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The burden of the subscription payment model is bleeding young people dry
March 1, 2020By: Nicole Magas, Opinions Editor Just last month my computer did the thing that I hate the most: it updated. I had been dreading this particular update for a while as it locked me out of all of the programs that…
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To make the most out of university, students should take morning classes
October 6, 2019By: Muhammad Saad Iftikhar, SFU Student Finding the motivation to get up and go to class can be hard, especially if you happen to have lecture scheduled at an inconvenient time. Is it better to get up early and get…
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Game of Thrones characters surviving SFU
June 17, 2019Written by: Tiffany Chang, Peak Associate Illustration by: Cora Fu Game of Thrones characters can survive White Walkers, mad kings, and greyscale. But how would they handle being SFU students? Joffrey Baratheon Joffrey is an entitled prince and would never…
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NASTIEST baby raccoon names of the season!
March 26, 2019Written by: Jennifer Low Illustrated by: Cora Fu Spring is finally here and we all know what that means. SFU will soon be overrun with adorable baby raccoons. I know that picking a baby name for your tiny bundle of…
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Grumble: Dating app for group projects
January 23, 2019Written by: Trevor Roberts, Peak Associate Hate group projects? The answer to your academic qualms is the world’s first group project “dating” app: Grumble! Grumble connects you with the top group members in your class (and the bottom ones, and…
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Comedic Poetry: Things more fun than final exams
November 27, 2018Written by: Youeal Abera Racing down a hill On a bike with no brakes — Hitting a beehive With my bare, entire face. Walking on hot coals And licking them too! Eating spaghetti With just a small spoon. Swallowing worms…
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The new Academic Paper Cruncher is out now! Get one while you can!
October 3, 2018Written by: Jonathan Pabico Looking for that perfect drink to keep you sleep-deprived during the Fall Semester? Want a boost to get your brain going after a chaotic week of final papers and exams? Looking for a reason to stay…
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Going undercover with the raccoons
September 19, 2018Written by: Jennifer Low SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 – DAY 10: They have accepted me as one of their own The raccoons still have not seen through my disguise. I credit, of course, my own terrific arts and craft skills in…
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