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A seasonal indulgence that does not disappoint

Peak Web March 16, 2022

By: Sara Brinkac, Humour Editor Column title: Dining with sophistication Author: Reginald Trashpánda III Restaurant: AQ Koi Rating: ★★★★★ Location: Academic Quadrangle Appetiser: Pond weed salad Entrée: Fresh koi Dessert: Winter berry cheesecake Wine: Étang Salé (2011) With koi as fresh as they are ordered and a seasonal menu based on the best ingredients available each week, AQ Koi is the pinnacle of culinary artistry at SFU. I have reviewed this restaurant since 1983 and while I have never been disappointed, I have never been able to award the restaurant my full five star approval — until now. My readers will…

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SFU, Canada’s most “engaged” university

Peak Web March 8, 2022

By: Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate According to recent rumblings, it appears that SFU’s Burnaby campus has been plagued by public engagements since 8:45 a.m. last Wednesday. This rumour was accompanied by a video that went viral across various social media platforms,…

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Your weekly SFU Horoscopes: March 7-13

Peak Web March 8, 2022

By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer, Interspace advisor Aries  The stars are asking that you take a chill-pill this week. I know you’re deep into midterm season but grades will come and go. Do some sight-seeing, find where they’re filming your favourite…

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A letter from the back of your ears

Peak Web March 2, 2022

By: Craig Allan, Peak Associate Dear Rest of Body, We need to talk. I think you can agree I’ve been pretty good to you over the course of our lifetime. I’ve held up your glasses, kept your mask in place,…

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Top Ten Vancouver Cafés

Peak Web February 28, 2022

By: Sara Brinkac, Humour Editor 1. Black Coffee An easy Top Ten contender, this café provides Vancouver coffee lovers the simplicity they’re sometimes looking for. By stripping down all the parts of the business, including their menu, Black Coffee tells…

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SFU majors take on society’s minors

Peak Web February 27, 2022

By: Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate Recently, while a cup of tea was being brewed at The Peak offices, an innocent question was asked: “Is water wet?” While benign in nature, this query sparked an extremely aggressive debate in the office. As…

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Horoscopes: February 28–March 4

Peak Web February 27, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, SFU Student, Cosmic Counselor in Training Aries You’ve yet to venture out of your comfort zone and find the hidden gems of the Burnaby campus. Be sure to try the tables under Images Theatre for your next…

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It’s not very girlboss of Omicron to ruin my Spring, tbh

Peak Web February 23, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Hey everyone . . .  So I have you all gathered here on my Instagram Live today because I think it’s obvious we all want change. There’s been anticipation in the air recently and tonight I…

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Anti-coffee spokesperson caught chugging iced coffee

Peak Web February 23, 2022

By: Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate According to recent reports, there is controversy brewing within anti-coffee activist groups this weekend. The Anti-Coffee Federation (ACF) was floored today as shocking images of its spokesperson have been leaked. Images of anti-coffee spokesperson, Maya Beninteso,…

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Horoscopes: February 21–25

Peak Web February 23, 2022

By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer and rom-com fan ARIES:  You’re constantly running late on dates. Although asking your Tinder match to order while waiting is a good idea, being one hour late is not. This will most likely result in you…

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