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Don’t rush into post-grad life

Opinions March 23, 2021

by Alex Masse, Staff Writer The spring semester is almost at a close, and many students at SFU are one step closer to graduating and entering what many hail as the “real world.” For many people, this is a scary endeavor, especially with the pandemic bringing anxiety to new highs. However, even outside of a global crisis, students should not feel the pressure to rush into another occupation right after graduation, but  should use the time as an opportunity to regroup. There’s a misconception that after completing the years-long marathon of a degree, students have to immediately dive into the…

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Grad Minutes

Peak Web November 20, 2018

Written by: Youeal Abera, Staff Writer   Revisions in the cards for SFU’s practices relating to research personnel At the latest Graduate Student Society (GSS) Council meeting, Council spoke with members of SFU’s senior administration about students’ frustrations towards SFU’s…

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SFU grad student writes comic book thesis

Peak Web June 28, 2018

By: Winona Young, Staff Writer    After writing a 236-page comic book for her thesis, high school arts teacher Meghan Parker crosses the stage this month to receive her master’s degree in education.     According to SFU, Parker is reportedly Canada’s…

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Engineering grad lights up the night with Tron-inspired helmets

Peak Web September 2, 2014

Movie magic from the Tron franchise has moved from the mainframe into the mainstream. Thanks to the efforts of SFU engineering graduate Thomas Plywaczewski, everyone can ride their motorcycles while donning helmets that glow in the dark — just like…

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