By: Corbett Gildersleve, Opinions Editor On Canada Day, Prime Minister Mark Carney released a 17 minute video talking about Canada’s energy future. In it, he discussed how we are in a time of disruption, traditional shipping routes and trade partners have changed, climate change is worsening, and everything is less affordable. His solution is to massively expand fossil fuel exports to reduce other countries’ reliance on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, on July 3, Carney and Alberta Premier Daniel Smith announced the route for their oil pipeline agreement. The Peak has already written on how this agreement will…
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By: 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…
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By: Corbett Gildersleve, Opinions Editor I’m big, 440 lbs big, and I can’t comfortably sit in/on most SFU classroom chairs and furniture. Even during years where I was in better shape, I still had chronic back pain. Also, I’m old,…
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By: Corbett Gildersleve, Opinions Editor Many university students get student loans to help pay for their education and living expenses. According to StudentAid BC, monthly living allowance covers shelter, food, local transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. This amount is set by…
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By: Corbett Gildersleve, Opinions Editor Who am I? I’m old. I was a mature student when I started my first degree. My journey has taken many turns since starting at SFU in the mid 2000s when I worked as a…
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By: Corbett Gildersleve, Project Assistant The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) held its annual general meeting on October 29, where undergrads discussed and voted on two bylaw proposals put forth by the SFSS. Both proposals passed, including the “Financial Responsibility…
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By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer The world is not in a good place right now. Between the ongoing genocide in Palestine, the ICE kidnappings in the US, and Canada’s new legislation sidestepping Indigenous rights and environmental protections, it’s hard to…
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By: Mason Mattu, Humour Editor and Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer Congratulations, you’ve survived 13 weeks of classes — pop quiz time! The Peak has gathered only the finest quotes from two well-known individuals and James Carville. You need to figure…
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By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer On May 27, Jim Nosella, a sustainable energy engineering student, filed a claim against the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) with the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) concerning how the SFSS conducted their annual general…
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By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer and Hannah Fraser, News Editor The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has initiated staff layoffs, with five out of eight full-time union positions affected as of July 25. All the positions either support student activities…
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