Features
Summer adventure roundup
March 19, 2018By: Anindita Gupta, SFU Student A road trip in the summer sounds like something out of a breezy, Hollywood movie. But you and your selected group of friends can’t drive? You’re looking for something a little more out there? I have you sorted, with ideas organized from closest to furthest from home! Editor's note: Prices below are subject to change based on time and season. Victoria, British Columbia The first destination is closest to home. The summer may be the perfect time to visit the province’s capital if you haven’t already! A ferry ride that takes you to Victoria is only…
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Bugs and bones: the most fascinating thing at this school you’ve never heard of
March 14, 2018By: Umer Altaf Unknown to most students and hidden behind the dreary hallways of the Shrum Science Centre, an immaculate organisms collection resides within our university. Magnificently curated and remarkably comprehensive, the Biological Sciences Teaching Collection is likely the most…
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The bigger picture: a closer look at five pieces of SFU art
March 13, 2018By: Natasha Tar, Copy Editor If you haven’t noticed yet, SFU has a lot of weird and interesting art. I remember that on Welcome Day, first-years got a tour across Burnaby campus and I asked our guide about the strange…
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Five highlights and five lowlights from the SFSS’s history
March 12, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate You’ll hear about it throughout your SFU experience, but what exactly is the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS)? Here’s the scoop: according to their website, the SFSS comprises of a group of students who not…
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I let my Instagram followers make my decisions for 24 hours
March 10, 2018By: Victoria Lopatka A few days ago, I was on YouTube when a video called “Instagram Followers Control Our Lives for 24 Hours” by a channel called Yes Theory popped up. The video features YouTubers getting tattoos and piercings, travelling…
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CJ Rowe talks SVSPO, Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and more
March 9, 2018By: Jennifer Low Fast facts on CJ Rowe Name: CJ Rowe Pronouns: They/them/theirs Position: Director of the Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office Education: Doctorate in Education (UBC), a Master of Arts in legal studies (Carleton University), and Bachelor of…
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Badass women of SFU
March 7, 2018By Eva Zhu When SFU opened in 1965, only 37% of the student body was made up of women and only 16 of the 126 faculty staff were women (that’s about 12%). As of fall 2014, 13,000 of the 25,000…
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Long story short: My natural hair is a character of her own
February 28, 2018By: Grace Rose My hair changes about every 4–6 months. Sometimes it will be straight, sometimes in braids or twists, and other times hidden underneath a hat or a headwrap. She is a character of her own accord. Yet it…
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How a stressed out student can get some sleep
February 26, 2018By: Alannah Wallace, SFU Student You tell yourself that you need a good night’s sleep because you have two assignments, one paper, and one test to study for tomorrow. You settle into bed at 10:30 p.m., but lay there awake unable…
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SFU Bookstore scavenger hunt
February 26, 2018Written and photographed by Victoria Lopatka If you’re looking for exotic protein snacks, uterus-centric fridge magnets, or incredibly expensive leather book bags, look no further than your local SFU Bookstore. Shout-out to bookstore staff member Saadiyah, who helped me track…
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