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The ABCs of Hiking Safety
September 25, 2023by: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer With summer ending, rain coming, and the sun setting earlier, hiking is bound to become an activity that’s done less and less — some may refer to this as “shoulder season.” Hiking during this time might not be as popular, but regardless of whether you’re hiking now or at a different time of year, there are always a few things you should keep in mind when heading on an outdoor adventure. Here are some of the ABCs of hiking to keep yourself and our environment safe. A: Always follow “Leave No Trace” principles. The “Leave…
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The ABCs of budgeting in Vancouver
September 21, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Vancouver has been ranked as the second most expensive Canadian city, and inflation just keeps getting higher. How are we supposed to get by in a market that’s overflowing with increasing expenses in all aspects…
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Productivity is a trap
September 18, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Content warning: mentions of car accidents and brain injuries. The other day, I made a post on my Instagram story saying that your productivity isn’t defined by how many activities you do each summer. The…
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Seven ways to stay safe and cool during extreme heat
September 6, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Summer is one of my favourite seasons, but it’s important to remember that while it feels great to spend time outdoors soaking up the sun, it’s necessary to keep yourself cool. It can be a…
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Done is better than perfect
September 5, 2023By: Hayleigh Giesbrecht, SFU student My 12th grade geography teacher once told me I’d be a great college student because I was so good at procrastinating. I laughed at what I assumed was a tongue-in-cheek remark because a) I hadn’t…
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The ABCs of tipping in an expensive city
August 1, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer A few weeks ago, I went out with a couple friends for dinner at a newer restaurant in our neighbourhood. The food was great, and service was amazing, but what surprised me the most was…
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Free resources of SFU
July 25, 2023By: Balqees Jama, SFU Student The university offers many resources, and students self-organize a variety of supports too. This non-exhaustive list highlights lesser-known free* resources available on the SFU Burnaby campus for graduate and undergraduate students, including Fraser International College…
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A letter to my TA
July 24, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Peak Associate I’ve often wondered how teaching assistants find the time to actually manage being a TA. As if university isn’t tough enough, somehow you squeeze enough time into your schedule to assist in one more course…
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Meet the Pets of The Peak. Part 1
July 10, 2023By: The Peak staff She’s a ten, but she pees when new people see her: Pancetta - Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer Pancetta’s (also known as Pumpkin Pie Girl, and Pan of the Cetta) name means “bacon” in Italian — quite…
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Tips for the Beedie Kids
July 7, 2023by: Des'ree Isibor POV: You are a 16-year-old international student from Lagos, Nigeria, who just started her first semester at SFU studying business. There is a lot to take in: the constant rain and the way people casually walk under…
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