emergency
Anti-lockdown protests ignore social responsibility for egotistical “freedom”
May 25, 2020By: Michelle Young, Staff Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many bustling routines into dull days. People have been advised to stay home, avoid non-essential travel to “flatten the curve,” and ensure COVID-19 doesn’t overwhelm the healthcare system. While a small minority, some in BC feel that these measurements are oppressive. In April and May, these protestors marched the streets of Vancouver, flailing their signs and screeching for BC to reopen. This is a dangerous and egocentric response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the public health measures meant to keep people safe. While the anti-lockdown protests may be a result of…
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We shouldn’t wait until an emergency to spare a thought for our marginalized communities
May 23, 2020By: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer When I heard about the new COVID-19 support for Indigenous communities from the BC government I was, frankly, shocked. Legitimate help for Indigenous people during a pandemic was the last thing I expected, considering the colonial…
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SFU researchers look into technology to save lives and improve batteries
November 15, 2018Written by: Trevor Steele, Peak Associate First responders might soon be able to save lives with hands-free drones Researchers at SFU have started working on technology to control drones using only facial expressions or arm gestures. The aim is…
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SFU’s safety and security services: what we can change and what we can’t
November 12, 2018Written by: Gene Cole, Opinions Editor Recently, SFU students got an email reminding them of proper procedure in an emergency, providing the phone numbers for security on each campus. This came after two separate safety and security crises on Burnaby…
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SFU talks safety protocols after student passes away on Burnaby campus
October 29, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor A student writing a midterm exam on Burnaby campus went into medical distress and passed away on the evening of Wednesday, October 17. The student, who was in his late 50s, was writing…
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Board Shorts
August 16, 2018Written by: Zach Siddiqui, Copy Editor The board approved an agreement with the Alma Mater Society (AMS) of UBC regarding the Welcome Back BBQ Many details of the SFSS-AMS partner event were elucidated through this agreement. SFU students are…
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Board Shorts: a recap of the SFSS presidential impeachment discussion
August 15, 2018Written by: Zach Siddiqui, Copy Editor At the SFSS’s August 14 emergency board of directors meeting, the board approved a motion to place a resolution to impeach SFSS president Jas Randhawa onto the agenda of an upcoming annual general…
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Scientists look at communication for education and for emergency purposes
August 9, 2018By: Agnetha de Sa, Peak Associate SFU scientist examines her Twitter followers As a conservation and marine ecology professor at SFU, as well as an active user and science communicator on Twitter, Isabelle Côté was particularly interested in knowing “if my…
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SFU doesn’t offer enough healthy choices for low- income students
June 20, 2016[dropcap]A[/dropcap]lthough the suggested number of daily servings for fruits and vegetables varies by sex, age, and physical activity, many dieticians and nutritionists recommend that, in general, five to nine or more servings per day is essential for good health. Eating…
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Apathy and earthquakes don’t mix
May 11, 2015[caption id="attachment_2410" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Photo Credit: Rachelle Tjahyana[/caption] I’ll admit, I haven’t yet taken the time or $20 to make my own earthquake survival kit. It’s a simple thing to do, really. Nothing a sheer half hour spree at Canadian…
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