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The Pacific rocked the stage at Studio Records
July 4, 2016The band previously known as Room 202 have reinvented themselves as the Pacific. A move lead singer and acoustic guitarist Zishan Abdullah said stemmed from the fact that “we’re all west coast boys and love the city we live in. I’ve always had an affinity for the coast, all the way from beautiful BC to the sandy beaches of California.” Bassist Earl Moya and lead guitarist Rosendo Flores are the other two founding members from Room 202. Rhythm guitarist Rick Nolet and touring drummer Jarren Louie are relatively new additions, and they did wonders to elevate the group’s sound during…
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An interview with SFU’s Marina Elliott, the new Jane of the jungle
July 4, 2016[dropcap]M[/dropcap]arina Elliott has been named one of National Geographic’s Emerging Explorers of 2016. An SFU alumna who studied biological anthropology, Elliott has spent the past few years in South Africa, uncovering the history of humanity. Elliott’s journey began in Calgary,…
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New line of Dyson products announced
July 4, 2016By: Vincent Justin Mitra, Peak Associate Dyson, makers of the iconic ball-based upright vacuums and blade-less electric fans, have recently announced their upcoming products at a private shareholder-only event. We have managed to get a copy of just one page…
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The SFU gondola is now Petter’s publicity gimmick
July 4, 2016[dropcap]S[/dropcap]FU President Andrew Petter recently reignited the idea that a Burnaby Mountain gondola should be constructed between Production Way–University Station and SFU. This weathered saga has been ongoing for nearly a decade now. The Peak has been reporting on the…
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Squamish Nation takes NEB to court over pipeline
June 27, 2016The Squamish Nation is filing a court challenge against the National Energy Board (NEB) for recommending the approval of the Kinder Morgan Pipeline expansion. The recommendation report, which was issued on May 19, consists of 157 conditions that the Nation…
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Top picks for song of the summer
June 27, 2016By: Tamara Connor, Jamal Dumas, Max James Hill, Courtney Miller, Nathan Ross, and Jessica Whitesel When that gentle breeze rolls through Vancouver and you find yourself on the beach surrounded by people with sun-kissed skin, or on a patio with…
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If SFU was more like Hogwarts . . .
June 27, 2016Taking the stairs to class would be far more forgiving on your knees. Participation marks would suddenly become the most entertaining part of class. School administration might actually work to ensure the safety of their students from predators. The Peak…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Graduate Student Society at SFU is failing its membership
June 27, 2016Dear Editor, In 2007, the graduate students at SFU formally created a new, independent student society to represent themselves and their interests at the university. In response to a number of controversial decisions and actions undertaken on their behalf, and…
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Andy Shauf brings The Party to Vancouver
June 26, 2016Andy Shauf is in the middle of a very busy year. Fresh off a spring tour in Europe that ended at the start of June, he’s already back on the road opening for ANTI- labelmate case/lang/veirs, who have a Vancouver…
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My first gay bar experience
June 24, 2016[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ontinuing the conversation on the Pulse massacre is important. By letting these atrocities be drowned out from news cycles, they simply become a footnote, instead of a moment for change. This event wasn’t about gun control or religious radicalization —…
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