Diya Brar

A photo of a to-go cup of coffee. The background is bright yellow. And the cup has “My Little Cup,” written on it.
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Brighter Side: Constantly caffeinated

Peak Web February 17, 2026

By: Diya Brar, SFU Student Whether it’s a $1 gas station espresso shot that tastes like cardboard or a $9 overly sweetened latte with ludicrous foam art — coffee can change my day. Not my entire life, no need to exaggerate, but definitely my day.  I think a lot of university students would agree that coffee is the quiet hero of campus life. Grabbing an iced vanilla latte from Renaissance Coffee before a three-class lecture day feels like putting on armour. Studying at a café on days when I feel restless — comforted by the sound of the machines, the…

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A large group of students march through the middle of the Academic Quadrangle with Iranian flags and signs at sunset.
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SFU students rally in solidarity with Iranians amid ongoing protests

Peak Web February 2, 2026

By: Diya Brar, SFU student On January 16, a large crowd of SFU students gathered at the Burnaby campus to show support for Iranians protesting the Islamic Republic. The rally is just one of many internationally, as ongoing internet shutdowns…

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