Editorial
Unpacking the mysterious closure of the SFU Climbing Wall
January 31, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Located inside the Lorne Davies Complex (LDC) Central Gym, the SFU Climbing Wall has been closed since mid-December, and no one seems to know the reason why. Chloe Hill, an ex-employee of the climbing wall, reached out to The Peak prior to January 11 when SFU Recreation announced the wall’s closure, citing the ongoing LDC renewal project as the reason. Work on this project began in March 2023, and is mainly focused on the East Gym, pool, and changerooms throughout the facility. There are also seismic, mechanical, and plumbing upgrades for the original 1960s-era structure,…
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All the hype about bungee fitness
January 8, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Bungee fitness is the latest fitness trend among fitness classes and social media users alike, and it’s sure to take your workout to the next level. Bungee fitness, for the most part, is exactly what…
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Q&A with SFU soccer and volleyball teams
November 7, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Some responses have been edited for clarity. The Peak asked members of SFU’s women’s volleyball team and men’s soccer team to share their thoughts on the highs and lows of games, and how…
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Low maintenance fitness and nutrition tips for a balanced lifestyle
September 28, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer As a health-conscious individual, I’ve always been passionate about fitness and nutrition. Being a full-time university student with a busy schedule, I know first-hand the challenges of setting aside time to make homemade meals that…
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SFU alum joins the Calgary Stampeders
March 31, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Former SFU quarterback J.R. Davies is set to embark on his first season as the running backs coach for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). A running back is an offensive player…
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The rivalries of SFU men’s basketball team
March 6, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Everyone loves a rivalry. Rivalries, between teams or players, are a big part of what makes sports so thrilling. No matter what level of competition you’re at, a high-stakes match against an age-old foe will…
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The history of the Coloured Hockey League
March 3, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer There’s hardly a Canadian who hasn’t heard of the National Hockey League (NHL) at least once in their life. Hockey, the official winter sport of Canada, has been popular across the country since its inception…
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Toxic hockey culture starts young
March 3, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor In the last few years, it’s become progressively harder to call myself a hockey fan. My love for the game hasn’t faltered. If anything, it’s becoming a more significant part of my life. Checking statistics…
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SFU women’s basketball star Emma Kramer named chair of NCAA Division II SAAC
March 2, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer SFU women’s basketball standout Emma Kramer was named chair of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in early January. The honour is just another accomplishment for the senior guard,…
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The second class treatment of first class athletes
March 2, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer In March 2019, members of the US women’s national soccer team filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against their umbrella organization, US Soccer. The lawsuit speaks to the systemic underpaying of US women soccer players in comparison…
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