Features
Black excellence at SFU
February 20, 2022by Tamanna T., Staff Writer and Marco Ovies, Features Editor Dr. David Chariandy [caption id="attachment_121246" align="alignnone" width="350"] Courtesy of SFU[/caption] One of the most accomplished professors at SFU is Dr. David Chariandy. A professor who teaches creative writing and literature, Chariandy is also a well-known writer for his fiction and non-fiction works. His first novel, Soucouyant, was nominated for over 11 literary awards. Additionally, he won the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize for his second novel Brother, which deals with themes of masculinity, race, and identity. Both in and out of the classroom, Chariandy aims to highlight Black authors. With…
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My perfectionism nearly ruined me
February 18, 2022by Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate You knew my type in high school. I always sat in the front row and was a part of too many student councils and clubs to remember. I was a multi-sport athlete. I was the…
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Study tips for exam season
February 17, 2022by Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate Stop procrastinating If I have just called you out, my sincerest apologies. I just thought: why procrastinate delivering the best study tip? Although it is easier said than done, how can you cram half a…
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SFSS Spring 2022 Referenda: Equity Through Democracy
February 16, 2022by Balqees Jama, SFU Student Editors note: The author is president of SOCA and is currently advocating for this referendum. The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) 2022 Executive Elections are currently underway and among the five referenda questions, two are…
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Your 2022 SFSS presidential nominees
February 14, 2022by Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate This year we have six candidates running for the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) president position. Voting takes place February 15–17 through SFU Mail. Shariq Ahsan (he/him), Independent Why did you decide to run for…
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A comprehensive guide to the RAs fight for workers rights
February 6, 2022By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Editors note: The article has been updated to reflect that some RAs are recognized as workers as of last Spring. In 2014, graduate students approached the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) to unionize research assistants…
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Club Profile: SFU Jazz Band
January 31, 2022By: Hilary Tsui, SFU Student and SFU Jazz Band member The SFU Jazz Band is made up of jazz enthusiasts (or “band nerds”) and provides students with an opportunity to socialize, play jazz, and share memes, among other things. Though the…
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Is SFU’s return to campus too soon?
January 25, 2022By: Balqees Jama, SFU Student The SFU community is tired — call it the January Blues, pandemic burnout, compassion fatigue, or whatever you call the kind of anxiety that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic. The university’s recent announcement that SFU will…
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Being COVID-19 safe on campus
January 24, 2022by Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate As BC marks its record-breaking fifth wave of COVID-19, you’re probably busy savouring the last few days of winter break and preparing for another pandemic semester. While we continue to learn more about variants and…
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SFSS Election 2022: What to know about each open position
January 23, 2022By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) elections are here once again. Led by SFU students, the SFSS works to represent and advocate for fellow students. Some of the ways they do this are by managing student…
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