Features
An homage to the stuck-at-home heroes: how neighbours have helped a lonely person feel a little less lonely
May 24, 2020By: Kelly Chia, Features Editor Dear neighbours, I have to admit, I haven’t really made the effort to know you too well. I’ve moved a few times since coming to Canada, and this feels like the first time my family has really settled into a neighbourhood. It’s probably because of all this moving that I’ve never really made the effort to get to know you better. I had always thought that my family wasn’t the kind of household to deliver baked goods and host neighbourhood parties anyways, and I was content with that. Thinking about it, I probably know you best…
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Ways to support your mental health
May 23, 2020By: Devana Petrovic, Staff Writer For students, looking after our mental health can often be overlooked — it has been especially the case with the global uncertainty we’re facing and the stresses of an unideal learning situation. Before social isolation, I…
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The art of exchanging letters
May 23, 2020By: Molly Lorette, Peak Associate Does anyone else remember when getting mail used to be exciting? Getting a birthday card in the mail with a bill tucked inside used to be the most thrilling experience as a kid. These days, while…
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Vancouver’s Homelessness Crisis 101
May 18, 2020By: Victoria Lopatka, Peak Associate Last winter I was on the 95 B-Line heading through the Downtown Eastside (DTES) reviewing cue cards for an upcoming midterm. Upon entering the bus, soaked from the rain, I spotted a free seat, and…
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Long Story Short: Drinking water doesn’t hydrate your skin
May 17, 2020By: Michelle Young, Staff Writer I start and end my days with my skincare routine. It’s the part of the day where I can indulge in some time to take care of myself. Gently cleansing and moisturizing my face seems…
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Pickling, AKA time travelling self-care in a jar
May 17, 2020By: Plucky Pickle, SFU Student Pickles are my favourite form of self-care. Here’s why: sometimes I have a hard time looking after my body. Especially when I’m juggling school, work, and social activities, healthy eating often falls by the wayside. Who…
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SFYOU: Leo Dittmer, RADIUS, and Neighbourhood Resilience
May 11, 2020By: Meera Eragoda, Arts Editor [caption id="attachment_114185" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo: RADIUS[/caption] Editor’s Note: This interview was done prior to COVID-19 quarantine measures. Name: Leo Dittmer Pronouns: He/him/his Department Affiliation: Faculty of Environment: Human Geography Hometown: Clavet, Saskatchewan Favourite bird: “Chickadee.…
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The secret life of The Peak’s pets
May 10, 2020By: Harvin Bathal, Juztin Bello, Kelly Chia, Nicole Magas OK, I’ll admit it — the power of being the Features editor has finally gotten to my head. When the opportunity to interview The Peak’s beautiful animals had been taken with…
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An open letter to the Forum Chamber musicians
April 17, 2020By: Gabrielle McLaren, Peak Associate Dear Forum Chamber musicians, You’ve never met me and I’ve never met you, but I’m familiar with your work. See, The Peak’s office is located right next to Forum Chambers and over my four years…
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Myths and realities of being a camgirl, told by a camgirl
March 28, 2020By: Corvus, SFU Student If you’re an adult with internet, you’ve seen porn on the internet. If you’re a human with a sex drive (or a pulse on North American internet culture and clinical sense of scientific curiosity), you probably…
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