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An interview with HOANG, winner of Fall Kickoff DJ search
September 26, 2016The fourth annual Fall Kickoff event was more than just an opportunity for students to let loose on campus. It was also a chance for an SFU student or recent graduate to perform in front of thousands and make their name. Mike and Steven Hoang, known as HOANG, were the winners of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS)’s DJ search. Mike, a BCIT student, and Steven, a recent graduate of SFU’s biomedical engineering program, entered the contest unsure of what to expect. The Peak caught up with Mike before he took the stage at the Kickoff event on September 23.…
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Protesters march against pipeline in Vancouver streets
September 26, 2016“Can’t drink oil, keep it in the soil!” Vancouverites heard this and other chants on the morning of September 19, when about 20 protesters made their way through the downtown core protesting the construction of a Trans Mountain Pipeline in…
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Six people who changed SFU forever
September 26, 2016SFU is the “instant university” that has been educating makers and movers since 1965. Its halls have seen some brilliant minds, but these six people in particular have helped shaped SFU as we know it today. There’s one question students…
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Does a GPA have any kind of worth?
September 23, 2016“GPAs don’t really matter.” Maybe you’ve said that when confronted with the fact that writing a term paper in two hours is an awful idea. Or maybe you’re one of the elite cadre of students that actually has a good…
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Point / Counterpoint
September 19, 2016No, demand from the student body isn’t as strong as it appears By Tanya Humeniuk The story of the Build SFU project is best-described as a tragicomedy. Nobody wins, and the characters’ absurd actions bring about a disastrous end.…
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How to live like royalty at SFU
September 19, 2016Universities have long been a stronghold for the elite and prestigious. Having a degree makes it much easier for the common folk to relate to pure divinity. With the increase in international students’ fees, it seems likely that SFU will…
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Anosh Irani’s prose makes for an emotional experience
September 19, 2016I’ve been staring at a blank page for hours trying to figure out how to put words on the page to describe Anosh Irani’s latest novel, The Parcel. I am beginning to realize that, although it’s a novel, it isn’t…
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SFU’s Academic Women discuss sexual violence policies
September 19, 2016In light of recent controversies surrounding sexual assault, SFU is working to develop better sexual assault policies. Although the administration has been criticized for its alleged lack of response to sexual assault allegations, organizations at the school have been uniting…
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These are the apps you need to make it through the semester
September 19, 2016With the craziness of back to school starting to die down, students may start to find themselves in a boring — and unproductive — rut. But having the right tools to combat the inevitable decline of your motivation can drastically…
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Brandon Watson’s perseverance paying off for SFU men’s soccer
September 19, 2016A few years ago, a series of injuries forced Brandon Watson to take a step out of the pitch and put his gloves back in the closet. Having gone from nearly saying goodbye to university athletics to being the co-captain…
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