Features
SFU alum Stephen Hui reaches new peaks with book on hiking
June 10, 2018By: Winona Young Fast Facts Name: Stephen Hui Pronouns: He / him / his Departmental affiliation: Geography Major (graduated in 2003) Work experience: Former journalist, communication lead for Pembina Institute Star and Chinese Zodiac sign: Scorpio, Year of the Sheep Instagram handle: @stephenhui Fun fact: Stephen once skipped a day of high school to hike around Burnaby Mountain with friends. As I sat down to interview SFU alumni Stephen Hui from halfway across the world, us both waiting as the Skype screen began to load, both the distance and the differences between us seemed monumental. There was him, an SFU…
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Summer Livin’ : When nothing’s going your way, go to Hawaii
June 6, 2018Written and photographed by: Victoria Lopatka It’s 6 a.m. on a Monday morning, and my boyfriend and I are at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A TSA security guard is wishing everyone a good morning as we shuffle through the line.…
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15 times that SFU turned into a movie set
June 4, 2018By: Gabrielle McLaren, Features editor Spending so much time on campus can blind you to just how nice of a place it actually is. SFU Surrey is beautiful and bright when the sun is out, Harbour Centre is in a…
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SFYou: Kalarupini Roy dishes out on Veggie Lunches
June 4, 2018By: Anindita Gupta Fast Facts on Kala Name: Kalarupini Koraljka Roy Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Department affiliation: Roy is one of the only SFYou profilees never to have attended SFU! Business name: Veggie Lunches, Gaura Hari Karma Free Meals, Kirtan Vancouver, independent…
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The bigger picture part 2: (another) closer look at some of SFU’s art
May 30, 2018By: Jennifer Low As an SFU student entering my third year, I was sure I had seen it all. I’d reflected on Oval Reflections, I had Googled what was going on with the AQ’s Blue Pyramid, and I’d even educated…
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Long story short: Once upon a time there was a little boy with a spool of thread . . .
May 30, 2018By: Amal Javed Abdullah I received news only a few days ago that a friend, a graduate student full of life and ambition, just passed away. For me, as I enter the month of Ramadan, this story really serves as…
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11 things I learned about writing at the Student Learning Commons
May 28, 2018By: Melanie Hiepler The Student Learning Commons (SLC) is a great resource for getting help with your papers. They provide a free, low-pressure environment where you can meet one-on-one with fellow students to get some advice on an assignment or…
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Volunteer without being voluntold
May 23, 2018By: Alannah Wallace There’s a million reasons to volunteer, whether it’s to round out your resume, give back to your community, make a difference, meet new people, or do some good this summer. Here are some options for busy students.…
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Long story short: Being an international student isn’t easy, but I have some advice
May 23, 2018By: Ali Najaf Four years ago, I packed my bags and travelled more than 10,000 kilometers from my home in Pakistan to study at Simon Fraser University. My experiences as an international student have been incredible. I’ve formed close relationships…
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Adulthood 101: Know your BC produce
May 21, 2018By Courtney Miller Have you ever wondered how people just seem to know when apples, or peaches, or other produce are in season? Or, even further, what does “in season” even mean? Have no fear, friends: as a culinary school…
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