Harvin Bhathal
Uncut Gems parallels the make-up of a video game
March 19, 2020by Harvin Bhathal, News Writer It's difficult to make a film well-received by both mainstream audiences and more critical viewers, especially with a sense of originality. In the case of Uncut Gems, the directing and cinematography alike attempt to please both of these groups. This story about a jeweller who places a bet that could change his life forever is shot in a totally original way. The Safdie brothers (Josh and Benny Safdie) use consistent movements and fast cuts throughout to create a sense of urgency and intense realism in each shot, making each film this duo directs stand out. But…
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How BC’s residents affect its coastal ecosystems
March 17, 2020By: Harvin Bhathal, News Writer A talk, entitled Navigating towards ecologically safe and socially just fisheries, was held at SFU Harbour Centre on Thursday March 12. It was the final lecture of the semester in the Dean’s lecture series from…
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A recap of the SFSS 2020 election debate
March 16, 2020By: Michelle Gomez, Assistant News Editor and Harvin Bhathal, News Writer 19/03/2020: This story was corrected from an older version. In a previous version, Daria Elrick's name was incorrectly spelled as “Daria Eirick.” The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS)…
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The Peak rounds up SFU community’s responses to COVID-19 or Coronavirus
March 13, 2020By: Gurpreet Kambo, News Editor and Gabrielle McLaren, Editor-in-Chief, with files from Harvin Bhathal, News Writer With confirmed cases of COVID-19, or coronavirus, in Vancouver, potential outbreaks on campus have been a frequent discussion topic through both official school channels…
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Sedin jersey retirement: the end of an era
March 6, 2020By: Harvin Bhathal, News Writer February 12, 2020 marked a special moment for the Vancouver Canucks, the city of Vancouver, and, most importantly, Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Two years after retiring from the NHL as some of the most prolific linemates…
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Coming Up at SFU: February 24–March 1
February 24, 2020Written by: Harvin Bhathal, News Writer Thank You Black Women for Saving America February 24 | 12 p.m.–2 p.m. | AQ 6106, Burnaby | Free Guest speaker Nadia E. Brown, professor at Purdue University, will be speaking on the role…
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SFU students organize silent protest of RCMP at event in Saywell Hall
February 17, 2020Written by: Harvin Bhathal, News Writer Two SFU students, Miri Abel and Iulia Zgreaban, held a silent protest in front of an RCMP display at SFU Burnaby Campus on Thursday, February 6. The event, titled “Behind the Badge,” was hosted by…
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Extinguishing the Flame of Hatred and Islamophobia
January 27, 2020By: Harvin Bhathal, News Team Research Assistant A harrowing image begins a lecture: a white man, in his hands a Qur’an that was on fire as an act of hatred. The lecture, from Dr. Reda Bedeir, was titled Qur’an Burning…
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Willow brings new music and a high energy performance to the Rio Theatre
September 24, 2019By: Harvin Bhathal, SFU Student I invite any skeptics of singer-songwriter Willow due to her connection to the dynastic Smith family to attend one of her concerts and experience her musical talents live. It is in a live show that the…
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Long story short: I have mixed thoughts about my study abroad experience
July 26, 2019By: Harvin Bhathal, SFU Student Studying abroad has been the defining experience of my short life so far. It has been a little over a year since I left England and the University of Essex to return home, and in that…
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