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Have a splash with another Dear Peakie

Peak Web June 7, 2023

By: Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate and C Icart, Humour Editor Dear Peakie,  I used to be terrified of raccoons. So, I subscribed to Raccoon Whisperer’s YouTube channel to overcome my fear. It worked tremendously! But now, I’ve followed in James’ (Raccoon Whisperer) footsteps and fed the raccoons in my neighbourhood. My boyfriend is upset because 50 raccoons came to our house yesterday for dinner. How do I explain to him that the raccoons are part of my cottagecore fantasy? Sincerely,  Raccoon Whisperer #2 Dear Raccoon Whisperer #2, Firstly, amazing use of systematic desensitization to overcome your fear of our beloved…

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Compose yourselves for another Dear Peakie

Peak Web May 18, 2023

By: Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate and Peak Swiftie (not yet trademarked) Dear Peakie,  Mother’s Day just passed, and my bio mom is frustrated that I also sent a card and flowers to Taylor Swift. How do I explain that while…

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Am I the Peakie?

Peak Web March 31, 2023

By: C Icart, Staff Writer Dear Peakie, I tossed Caesar salad for a “friend,” but I didn’t use Caesar sauce because I don’t believe in the concept of Julius Caesar after he stole all my work. I feel like the…

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Dear Peakie

Peak Web March 23, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Dear Peakie, Holy crap, my assignment is soooo late and I don’t know what to do!!! I feel like the most irresponsible person in the world, and if you entrust me with another deadline, I…

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Dear Peakie

Peak Web March 15, 2023

By: C Icart, Staff Writer Dear Peakie, I’m looking for new ways to express myself in my room, and my 2014 Free! anime posters are just not doing the trick anymore. I just want people to know more about the real…

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Dear Peakie

Peak Web February 8, 2023

By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Dear Peakie, This question has drawn curtains upon my complexion, colouring my world a bland shade of . . . Blah. I rely on you to tell me the answer, and to free me at…

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Dear Peakie

Peak Web February 1, 2023

By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer and Expert Advice Giver Dear Peakie, I want to like, go beyond myself this year . . . like, really ascend . . . and you know what they say, the will of the mind…

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Dear Peakie: She’s got style, she’s got Glee, she has no grace

Peak Web June 22, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Humour Editor and Peakie-of-the-Century Dear Peakie, I want to have a cool new aesthetic but I don’t know where to start! I’ve been scrolling through colour palettes, Pinterest boards, and everything you can think of to find my…

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Dear Peakie

Humour June 25, 2021

By: Sara Brinkac, Peak Associate and Knower of All Dear Peakie, I’ve been trying to find the perfect barbecue to buy for my dad. My budget is about $5. Please help. Sincerely, Broke Bloke Hi Broke Bloke, buying presents for your…

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Dear Peakie: Toddlers, takeout, and terrible fates

Humour April 6, 2021

By: Kyla Dowling, Staff Writer Dear Peakie, This pandemic has allowed me to really embrace my introvertedness. Not having to interact with anyone outside of my house most days has been very comfortable but I'm worried my social skills are…

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