Hailey Miller

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Hot study spots: Vancouver campus edition

Peak Web September 18, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer What better way to bid a warm welcome back to the scholarly season than by seeking out the hottest study spots around the Vancouver campus? Hot girls study in hot spots, you know! The Vancouver campus is the most sophisticated and chic of them all, if you ask the hot, artsy music major in me. Goldcorp screams contemporary arts, with our snazzy study spots that are secretly glorified lounges equipped with free coffee, abstract paintings, exclusive film screenings, and a plethora of impromptu performances. We don’t really need to study; we just pretend we’ve already…

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Most Googled questions: SFU edition

Peak Web September 16, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer We all love a good, ol’ fashioned game of the most searched questions on the web. Tap into all things SFU and prepare yourself for your next university trivia night. Here are SFU’s Most Googled…

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Back-to-school isn’t an excuse for mass consumerism

Peak Web September 13, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer With back-to-school shopping in full swing, many students have participated in the annual shopping spree of stocking up on snazzy supplies, the latest technology, and clothing galore. These days, it’s become a market of wants…

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A deep Revelation lies in Leif Vollebekk’s intricate indie tunes

Peak Web July 31, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Born in Ottawa, and a long-time resident of Montréal, Leif Vollebekk is an indie artist whose music is full of smooth rhythms, soft melodies, and lilting lyrics. His highly-anticipated album, Revelation, will be released on…

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Investigating the Myth: Is Vancouver really that boring?

Peak Web July 29, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer The everlasting debate over whether Vancouver is boring has circulated the city for as long as I can remember. Is it really that boring, or have you just not figured out how to navigate the…

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I’m not looking for your unsolicited medical advice

Peak Web July 29, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Unwelcome medical advice is inappropriate in any situation, yet people with disabilities and chronic health conditions have to put up with it on a regular basis. As someone who was born with a permanent physical…

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Shit people say to my disabled ass

Peak Web July 29, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer As someone who was born disabled, nothing makes me cackle more than the ridiculous remarks of arrogance that grace my everyday life. Happy Disability Pride Month — whether you celebrate it or not. I, frankly,…

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AI isn’t just unethical, it’s inaccurate

Peak Web July 17, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is unethical, and it takes away from our originality and skill development. There are many reasons to avoid AI chatbots and writing assistants, but what’s the point of using…

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Need to Know, Need to Go: Vancouver-based arts events

Peak Web July 16, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Vancouver Art Book Fair When: July 26: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. and July 27: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Where: Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver  Admission: Free! The Vancouver Art Book Fair will…

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Katie Tupper puts her own twist on smooth neo-soul and jazz

Peak Web July 10, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Up-and-coming artist Katie Tupper’s effortless vocals and poetic songwriting present her as a force within the jazz and neo-soul scenes. Influenced by the likes of D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Cleo Sol, and Norah Jones, Tupper found…

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