Features
Building cities for citizens, not vehicles
May 27, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of death. Although there are rules in place for all road users, not everyone sharing the road is ensured the same level of safety. Vulnerable road users, those being cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians, are at increased risk of severe or fatal injuries compared to vehicle users. Street safety for them needs to be prioritized. This begins with enhancing measures related to signage, awareness of surroundings, and the implementation of stricter road rules. Lack of safety for cyclists and pedestrians often leads to accidents that otherwise could have been avoided. The danger of…
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The ABCs of meal prep
May 13, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer So, you want to prep your meals but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you. Cooking may seem like a daunting and annoying task, but meal prep can be great for saving money and…
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BC islands to explore
May 10, 2024By: Zobia Khalid We can already feel the warmth of the summer days ahead of us, and while the climate of the Pacific Northwest might not be the tropical heat some want, we can still enjoy the summer. Whether you’re…
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Heritage buildings offer a glimpse into Vancouver’s history
March 26, 2024By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer So-called Vancouver is populated with hundreds of architectural wonders, dating all the way back to the mid-19th century. Located at 1575 Alma Street, the Hastings Mill Store is the oldest remaining structure in the city.…
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Israelism documents shifting tides of Jews against Israel’s nightmarish occupation
March 19, 2024By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Content warning: mentions of genocide and police brutality, descriptions of racism, Islamophobia, and antisemitism. On January 7, people packed SFU’s David Mowafaghian Cinema to watch a crucial film. Israelism documents how two American…
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How to spend your spring and summer outside in the Lower Mainland
March 19, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer With the spring season virtually here and summer on its way, it’s time for everyone to start planning their activities for the upcoming semester break and summer term. Whether you’re taking the summer off or…
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Decolonizing my laughter
March 14, 2024By: Sude Guvendik, Peak Associate My stomach churns with a peculiar sensation, a rebellion within me that threatens to strangle itself against the walls of my guts. I navigate through a sea of judgment and misplaced glances, feeling like an…
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SFYou: Miranda Meents
March 4, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Professor Miranda Meents may have gotten her PhD in the field of Botany from the University of British Columbia, but her career has led her into studying and implementing evidence-based teaching strategies at SFU. A…
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A Look into Black History: Hogan’s Alley in Downtown Vancouver
February 28, 2024By: Hannah Fraser, SFU Student Last semester I took ENGL 211, a truly eye-opening class of gripping literature and lectures with a focus on enslavement in America. During one lecture, my professor briefly mentioned the history behind Hogan’s Alley in…
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BDS as a moral duty
February 28, 2024By: Sude Guvendik, Peak Associate The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement stands as a beacon of hope in the face of the prolonged and deeply rooted injustices suffered by the Palestinian people. In July 2005, a coalition of Palestinian…
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