Features
Moments of SFU’s history with the Indigenous community
July 4, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate In the 1960s, First Nations were never included in discussions to construct SFU on Burnaby Mountain. To this day, relationships between the university and First Nations communities are still imperfect. In 2017, Sarah Guraliuk wrote for The Peak about the reality of authenticating her heritage with “acceptable proof” before accessing financial aid meant for Indigenous students. While the following events are not an exhaustive list, here are some pieces of the past that illustrate the intricate relationship between SFU and the Indigenous Community. Editor’s note: If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this…
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Vancouver’s drug problem is a student problem too: What you need to know
July 2, 2018By: Victoria Lopatka It is no secret that some university and college students use drugs. A study conducted at UBC found that one in 30 university students have experimented with study drugs while enrolled. When asked about their own study…
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30 pictures in 30 days challenge
June 29, 2018By: Alannah Wallace [caption id="attachment_105216" align="aligncenter" width="169"] May 11[/caption] May 11 – Renaissance frappes keeping me alive, pictured against the classic concrete hallways of SFU. [caption id="attachment_105149" align="aligncenter" width="240"] May 12[/caption] May 12 – Dogs, robe, PJs, and slippers. That’s…
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What’d I Miss?: The Kinder Morgan Pipeline
June 28, 2018By: Simran Randhawa and Gabrielle McLaren 1951 On December 13, after three days of deliberation, the Board of Transportation Commissioners approved the application for a pipeline to be built, connecting Burnaby to Edmonton. It was established because of the discovery…
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Social entrepreneur and instructor Alia Sunderji makes change with Luv the Grub
June 27, 2018By: Amal Javed Abdullah, Staff Writer Fast Facts Name: Alia Sunderji Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Department Affiliation: Beedie School of Business Businesses: Luv the Grub and Liv & Lola Hometown: Vancouver, B.C Hobbies: Hiking, surfing, salsa dancing, and biking Fun Fact: Sunderji also…
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Useless Canadian trivia to bring up on Canada Day
June 25, 2018By: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor Do I remember what I had for supper last night? Not at all. Do I have a lot of unnecessary trivia about Canada in my head, just in time for Canada Day? You bet. My…
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Adulthood 101: Student recipe box, part 1
June 22, 2018By: Alannah Wallace We all have those days where we just want to come home and throw together something easy that only involves a few ingredients. Plus, we don’t have time between midterms to be spending hours in the grocery…
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Make your own classy summer drinks
June 18, 2018By: Courtney Miller, Peak Associate With great weather comes great responsibility . . . to celebrate with fancy patio-ready beverages! So we at The Peak compiled this list of classic, and not-so-classic cocktails and mocktails for your enjoyment. Drink safe!…
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A who’s who of SFU’s honorary degree recipients
June 12, 2018By: Trevor Steele An honorary degree is defined as an academic degree granted to recognize a particular achievement or distinction, without the recipient having to fulfill any of the institution’s typical degree requirements. Students can take some comfort in the fact…
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Dear SFU students, you’re gonna be okay
June 12, 2018By: Grace Rose, Peak Associate When I started university back in 2013, attending class outside of my living room after being homeschooled for 10 years was a little daunting. Yet I learned a lot from my 4.5 years here at…
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