Heidi Kwok
Hung Dance’s Birdy soars to the world stage
December 19, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Birdy is a dance performance created by Hung Dance, a Taiwanese contemporary dance company founded in 2017 with the belief that “movement can transcend limitation.” The Mandarin character “翃” (Hóng), which means “to soar,” inspired the name of the group. The production follows eight dancers who draw on elements from traditional and modern dance styles, cultural symbols, Chinese opera, and martial arts. Birdy will make its local debut at the Vancouver Playhouse on November 28 and 29. The Peak corresponded with Hung Dance’s artistic director and choreographer, Lai Hung-Chung, to learn more. What is Birdy…
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A look into the SFU School of Medicine’s application process
December 19, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer On October 14, the SFU School of Medicine started accepting applications for its inaugural cohort. It will consist of 48 students beginning classes in August 2026. The school will be temporarily situated at the SFU…
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Glorification of colonial history sustains harm on unceded land
December 18, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Content warning: Mentions of colonialism, genocide, and violence against Indigenous Peoples. As a non-Canadian settler, my initial impressions of the country, like those of many newcomers, were shaped by misleading narratives of a society that…
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Bangladesh Students’ Alliance’s Shoroter Mela celebrates the fall spirit
December 18, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer On October 25, the SFU Bangladesh Students’ Alliance (BSA) celebrated the fall season with a Shoroter Mela event in the Student Union Building ballroom. In Bengali, Shoroter Mela translates to “autumn fair.” The cultural event…
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Putting celebrities on pedestals amplify their harmful views
December 18, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer This fall, the Vancouver Park Board announced the replacement of Stanley Park’s Bright Nights, an annual holiday staple and charity fundraiser, with Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience. The outdoor walkthrough installation will reportedly feature…
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Powwow meets the Blues in Get Your Feathers Ready
December 18, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Blue Moon Marquee, a swing blues duo from British Columbia, have collaborated with Northern Cree: a Powwow, round dance drum, and singing group hailing from the Cree Nation based in Treaty 6 (traditionally known as…
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Free menstrual products coming to SFU washrooms by the end of 2025
December 18, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer A new program to provide free menstrual products will soon launch across all SFU campuses. On the Burnaby campus, dispensers containing both pads and tampons will be installed in 60 high-traffic, gender neutral, and women’s…
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CHRISTMAS CANCELLED: Mariah Carey refuses to defrost
December 8, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer BREAKING NEWS — Mariah Carey, the official “Queen of Christmas,” is refusing to defrost. The beloved American singer, best known for her 1994 hit “All I Want For Christmas is You,” remains stubbornly encased within…
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The resilience of Rohingya women
November 11, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Tanjila Afrin is currently pursuing a master of arts in international studies at SFU. Before enrolling in the program, Afrin worked as a humanitarian aid worker. With a background in environmental science, she was deployed…
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Brishkay Ahmed’s In the Room spotlights Afghan women
November 11, 2025By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer On October 7 and 10, Canadian Afghan filmmaker and SFU communication alum Brishkay Ahmed’s new feature documentary, In the Room, had its world premiere at the 44th Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Produced by Teri…
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