Hailey Miller
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 of everyday living? Here are some tips to keep on top of your finances and budget accordingly as a university student in this ever-changing market. Allocate amounts for all expenses. A simple way to start budgeting is by allocating specific amounts for each related expense. Every month, set aside appropriate amounts for things like groceries and essentials, rent, tuition and…
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The Peak’s tips to survive the semester
September 19, 2023By: C Icart, Humour Editor; Hailey Miller, Staff Writer; Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Whether you’re entering your last semester at SFU or starting your first-ever year of university, the beginning of the school year is always a daunting time. Making…
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Disabled people in BC need marriage equality
September 14, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Many disabled people in BC rely on Persons With Disabilities (PWD) benefits — monthly income assistance from the provincial government. Though some income assistance is better than nothing, these benefits are not nearly enough to…
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Albums from Juno award-winning Canadian artists
September 11, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_126104" align="alignnone" width="300"] PHOTO: Courtesy of The Beaches[/caption] The Beaches — Blame My Ex Available September 15 Toronto-based alternative rock band, The Beaches, are about to release their anticipated album Blame My Ex. Pre-released…
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Not another back-to-school article
September 6, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Another back-to-school article you didn’t ask for, you say? I know; no one wants a reminder of school starting up again after it literally just ended two seconds ago. Grades from the previous semester have…
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Monday Music: Soulful gems
August 1, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Peak Associate “Colors” by Black Pumas Photo credit: ATO Records / Fontana North Black Pumas is a rock-soul band from Austin, Texas who bring contemporary twists to the genre. “Colors” is full of rhythm and groove,…
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The dos and don’ts of attending concerts
July 27, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Peak Associate With many tours hitting the road this summer, now’s the time to implement a refresher on concert etiquette. Concert connoisseurs and amateur attendees alike need to be well-versed in what’s respectful and expected. Don’t: Arrive…
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Course enrollment chaos is upon us
July 27, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Peak Associate Ah, the sweet smell of course enrollment stress is in the air. The time has come to battle the Hunger Games of registration, “and may the odds be ever in your favour.” Tension rises as…
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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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Summer just started and it’s practically over
July 19, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Peak Associate Well, the longest day of the year has already come and gone. The day erupted into the sky at the crack of dawn, like a fleeting shimmer as the seasons pass by. If you blinked,…
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