Dev Petrovic
Opinions in Dialogue: Is SFU’s U-Pass system fair?
February 8, 2021Over the years, there’s been a lot of conversation from students about the equity of SFU’s U-Pass system. Specifically about whether students who don’t want the U-Pass, and don’t meet the U-Pass exemption criteria, should have to pay for it. On the other hand, some students believe that having these harsh restrictions allow the program to fiscally function, and give students who actually need the pass an affordable transportation option. Now, when fewer students are using the pass, and students at schools like Kwantlen don’t have to pay for it without in-person classes, the topic is fresh on students’ minds.…
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Your favourite class group chat
February 7, 2021Jan 21, 2021, 4:20 PM Vicky created this group. Vicky named the group EDUC 112 Babes 😍💅 Vicky added You, Howard Menzuck, and 27 others to the group. Vicky: Hi everyone, please add anyone I may have missed! I’m so…
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Citing free speech doesn’t eliminate harm
January 25, 2021The recent attack on the Washington Capitol has sparked several conversations as to where the line should be drawn between hate and free speech. However, this boundary between what constitutes a hate crime and what is considered freedom of expression…
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President Joy Johnson discusses new Vice-President, People, Equity and Inclusion position
January 19, 2021President and Vice-Chancellor Joy Johnson recently announced the addition of a new executive position at SFU: Vice-President (VP), People, Equity, and Inclusion. The Peak had the chance to hear from President Johnson through an email interview, regarding the expectations of…
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How TikTok helped me come to terms with my sexuality
January 16, 2021Growing up, sexuality was not a popular topic of discussion — I was rarely exposed to queer history, events, or content unless I personally sought it now. For this reason, from a young age, I’ve always felt cornered into traditional,…
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How your email really found me
January 9, 2021Out of all the horrible things that occurred during 2020, there’s one thing that’s been neglected in the 2020 slander: the pity emails. Now, I don’t just mean any regular ol’ pity emails. I mean that one particular statement in…
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SFSS sends letter to Premier John Horgan and MLA Melanie Mark regarding tuition hikes
December 13, 2020On November 10 2020, Samad Raza, VP External Relations of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS), wrote a letter demanding that the BC provincial government include international students in the Tuition Limit Policy to regulate tuition fee hikes and an…
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Renaissance Coffee reopens at SFU Burnaby
October 19, 2020Local vendor and coffee chain Renaissance Coffee reopened on September 28 after closure due to COVID-19. The Peak spoke with owner Parminder Parhar about the business’ integrated protocols, as well as some of the challenges that have come with SFU’s…
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SFU student writes letter on tuition increases
September 27, 2020On September 8, SFU student Aliya Boulanger wrote a letter to decision-makers regarding SFU’s tuition increase. At the March 19 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the tuition hike in regards to the 2020–21 Budget and Financial Plan. The increase…
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SFU Stadium project delayed to November 2020
September 7, 2020Originally scheduled for completion in August 2020, the SFU Stadium Project on Burnaby campus is now anticipated to be completed in November 2020. In an email interview, Theresa Hanson, senior director of Athletics & Recreation, spoke with The Peak on…
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