Hannah Kazemi

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Social Upgrade: Vancouver’s social culture desperately needs a revamp

Opinions September 13, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer We need to change the way we socialize in Vancouver. Vancouver’s social scene isn’t approachable for many people, and no one should be excluded from the fun just because they want to partake in a more relaxed way. Not everyone wants to spend their entire night at a club or bar, but if you want to go somewhere else after 9:00 p.m., you’re out of luck as everywhere else is closed. People have no choice but to choose the least grimey club on Granville Street to grab a drink at, and spend the rest of…

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Monday Music: Songs to cure fall semester blues

EIC September 12, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer As yet another summer comes to a close, it’s normal if you’re feeling down about starting school again this fall. The weather gets cooler, mornings start earlier, and the overall cheerful disposition of summertime begins…

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Horoscopes: July 25–31

Humour July 28, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate Aries You go to enroll and all of your courses are full except for one, so you choose three alternate courses that are not at all anything that you’re interested in. You suffer all semester,…

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Women’s issues shouldn’t just matter to women

Peak Web July 27, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate I was laying half-naked on a crinkly white sheet of paper with my legs spread, waiting to get a little T-shaped plastic device put into my uterus, when I opened Instagram and learned that Roe v.…

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Four COVID-19 safe events

Peak Web July 25, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate BC has lifted restrictions on masks, vaccine cards, and reduced quarantine times. The impacts of COVID-19 on the lives of people with disabilities and immuno-compromised conditions have only increased. These communities are largely being left behind…

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What Grinds Our Gears: Photo albums are falling by the wayside

Opinions July 25, 2022

By Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate Growing up, I loved pulling out my mom’s photo albums and looking at her pictures. I loved seeing how she did her hair in the 80s and dressed in the 90s. I’ve been to places I…

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Horoscopes: May 16–21

Peak Web May 17, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate, Girlie In Training Aries Throw it back to 2012 and go to the super hidden and impossible to find Pink Alley. Take pics with the girlies, then go get bubble tea to reward your efforts. Taking…

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SFU’s parking lots, ranked

Peak Web May 16, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate and Parking Expert Central Parkade 42069/10. This lot will never let me down. My ride or die. My homie. My bae. Live, love, laugh, Central Parkade. I can always find a spot and it’s right in…

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Dear Doctors: Not everyone is a (cis) male

Opinions April 9, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate After seeing a dermatologist, an endocrinologist, and enduring three months of blood tests and ultrasounds, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects the internal reproductive system…

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Perfect Fit: Picnic essentials

Peak Web April 1, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate As we start to see warmer temperatures again, there’s no better way to spend your time than in the sun. Here are my favourite items for the perfect picnic — get outside and soak in that…

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