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SFU wastes no time joining food waste ban
January 26, 2015Following Metro Vancouver’s recent ban on organic waste in landfills, SFU is gearing up to push for better recycling habits within the university community. The ban went into effect on Jan. 1, 2015, imposing a new year’s resolution on the region’s 21 municipalities. The goal is to have everyone sort out all of their organic waste from their trash. In order to aid the transition, Metro Vancouver has allotted the next six months as an “education period,” and will not be administering fines until July. Carrie Hightower, Metro Vancouver’s technical advisor for Zero Waste implementation, noted the harm that comes…
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SFU alumna descends into the Dragons’ Den
January 22, 2015SFU alumna and entrepreneur Margot Micallef escaped relatively unscathed after her appearance on Dragons’ Den last night, where she pitched Gabriella’s Kitchen, the health food company she started with her sister. Micallef, who holds a degree in psychology from SFU…
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Students reject Build SFU loan
January 21, 2015Students denied the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) board of directors the right to pursue a debenture regarding the Build SFU Student Union Building (SUB) and Stadium projects at their Special General Meeting (SGM) today. The special resolution to approve…
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Why you should vote to keep SFSS Food and Beverage Services open
January 20, 2015The upcoming Special General Meeting (SGM), to be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. in the West Gym, lists on its agenda the possible removal of the SFSS Food and Beverage Services (FBS). Unbeknownst to many students, this would mean the…
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Food Finds: Fresgo Inn Restaurant is a diamond in the rough
January 5, 2015One of the great things about living in the Greater Vancouver area is the number of options one has for mealtime. It’s a great area for going on dining adventures or avoiding repetitive trips to ubiquitous chain restaurants. With the…
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Study shows that SFU sustainability efforts are causing raccoon snacking habitats to disappear
January 5, 2015A new study from Burnaby Mountain’s Rural Animal Welfare Report (RAWR) is warning that, unless the university takes action against their existing Zero Waste program, snacking habitats for raccoons may soon disappear completely. The Zero Waste Initiative, which was implemented…
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Six superfoods to buy, neglect, and then feel badly about letting spoil in your fridge
November 10, 2014With schoolwork ramping up and the holiday season creeping closer, it’s easy to put your health on the backburner while you try to juggle everything at once. Even if you don’t have the time to exercise regularly, maintaining a proper…
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Food bank program expands to satellite campuses
October 20, 2014The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) food bank has officially expanded its reach to the Vancouver campus at Woodwards, and plans to expand to SFU’s Surrey campus in the near future. According to the SFSS board of directors, $500 has…
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Pet owners should consider the raw food diet
September 22, 2014Dog and cat owners want what is best for their pets. From exercise to toys and collars, we will do anything to keep our pets healthy and happy. The most important factor for a healthy pet is their diet. In…
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