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Reviewing Renaissance: The Best and The Worst

Peak Web September 28, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Official Taste-Tester & Staff Writer Hey fellow students, it’s Hannah, and today I’m reviewing the esteemed Renaissance Café. The heart and soul of SFU Burnaby. Coffee. Muffins. Need I say more? As every dedicated student has done, I’ve taste-tested every crumb of our cheapest and most expensive food options here on the mountain. Renaissance has by far been my favourite. And now that I’m nearing the end of my degree, I know I am obviously the most qualified person to review some of Renaissance’s food and drink items. I trust my opinion, so you should too. @…

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Soul Style Quiz: Fall-ing in love

Humour September 23, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Humour Editor Hello my darling sprouts, You may remember my mother before me, Sylvia XVII, whose express purpose was to divine your perfect style by the mere art of quiz-taking. Now, for my modern perspective as you…

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Cryptid Spotlight: The Bennett Creature

Humour September 22, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Associate and Certified Cryptozoologist Dressed in decrepit graduation robes, the Bennett creature lurks between the bookshelves of the reference section. Most who encounter the fearsome creature see little more than a flash of blue and red…

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Top ten ways to ensure everyone knows you’re a calm and collected person

Humour September 21, 2022

By: Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate 1. Cry with every minor inconvenience  Haven’t you heard? Only calm and collected people cry when their pencil drops for the fourth time in thirty minutes. I don’t know about you but, by that definition,…

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A strongly worded letter to my gut biome as a 23-year-old student

Humour September 20, 2022

By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Dear digestive system, It’s me again. I know you think I’m constantly complaining, but I could really use a break here. You’ve got way too much power in this relationship, and it’s getting kinda toxic.…

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Horoscopes: September 19–24

Humour September 19, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer Aries Go for a mocha this fall, Aries. It’s the perfect blend of sweetness and deep richness which energizes you just enough to make it through a productive day of studying and writing lecture notes.…

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Top five ways to figure out what to do when you walk into the wrong classroom

Humour September 19, 2022

By: C Icart, Staff Writer The fall semester has started, and students are again faced with the tremendous challenge of finding the right classroom. We’ve all done it. Confidently walked into a lecture hall, sat down in the front row…

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A looming silhouette of Mario in the distance. A person in a red shirt salutes cheerfully, and a thought bubble with Mario's signature moustache is seen over their head.
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I AM MARIO: Based on a true story

Humour September 16, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Contributor I have loved Mario since I was young. It was infatuation at first sight when I got my first Nintendo DS and played Super Mario Bros. I ruthlessly threw bananas at any foes I encountered…

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Horoscopes Sept 12–20

Humour September 12, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Associate and the vessel of an unknowable entity Aries: This week, I think you should branch out a little. Go for a walk in nature, collect some sticks off the ground, and join your brethren amongst…

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Dining with Sophistication: Culinary reviews by Reginald Trashpánda III

Humour September 8, 2022

By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Rating: ★★★★★ Location: SFU Surrey, AKA Nirvana Food: Literally everything you could ever imagine. Ever. Five star experience, my friends. Taste the stars at this lovely campus! It is I, your beloved Reginald Trashpánda III,…

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