criminology
The Book Nook: Five books to add to your summer reading list
May 16, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_125240" align="alignnone" width="199"] PHOTO: Courtesy of Ecco[/caption] The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On by Franny Choi Reading poetry in a shaded area with a cool drink in hand — what could be a better way to start the summer? Franny Choi is a novelist and poet with a variety of thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction under her belt. The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On is perfect for reflecting on the colossal issues in our world today in small doses of lyrical poetry. Re-reading lines and stopping to soak up…
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SFU professor conducts study on men who experience domestic violence
September 20, 2022By: C Icart, Staff Writer Dr. Alexandra Lysova is the 2022 recipient of the Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy. The associate professor in the SFU School of Criminology earned this prize for her research on intimate…
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SFUnexplained: Criminology monitors paranormal activity
November 25, 2021By: Carter Hemion, Humour Editor Have you ever visited SFU’s most popular department and wondered why they have so many cameras? Have you felt like you’re being watched, even when every other student’s eyes are glued to their work? Know…
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SFU Criminology should cut ties with police
September 30, 2020by Gurpreet Kambo, Peak Associate Modern life (particularly news discourse) has become like the never-ending climax of a post-apocalyptic film. One persistent, dramatic arc is that of policing and all the adjacent discourse that surrounds #blacklivesmatter, police brutality, and Indigenous…
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A word with Ivana Zdeljar, president of the Criminology Student Association
June 25, 2019By: Criminology Student Association, Staff Writer Fast Facts Name: Ivana Zdeljar Pronouns: She / her / hers Departmental affiliation: Fourth-year criminology student Hobbies: Zdeljar enjoys trying out new places to eat as an avid foodie, singing and dancing around her…
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An interview with the 2019 3M National Teaching Fellowship Recipient: Dr. Sheri Fabian
April 2, 2019By: Mishaa Khan Dr. Sheri Fabian, a lecturer at the School of Criminology, has always had a passion for teaching. In an interview with The Peak, she shared her story of writing an essay in grade one, all about wanting…
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The truth behind SFU’s “morgue”
November 12, 2018By: Michelle Gomez, Staff Writer If you are an SFU student, you have probably heard the rumors regarding a secret morgue hidden within the depths of the mountain. What students have been referring to as the “SFU Morgue” for years is…
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New forensics course sparks program expansion
January 10, 2015Due to the overwhelming interest in SFU’s latest course, CRIM 449: Major Crime and Forensic Analysis for Law Enforcement, the School of Criminology will be expanding its offerings even further this year. Ryan Prox, a special constable with VPD and…
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Undersea pig carcasses provide forensic breakthrough
November 3, 2014New research from SFU’s criminology department shows that the level of oxygen in the ocean has a significant impact on the decomposition of submerged bodies. The study involved the three-year observation of three underwater pig carcasses in the Saanich…
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