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The roommate that will change your life

Humour July 18, 2021

By: Nancy La, Staff Writer   Congratulations! You’ve finally secured a basement for rent at a small price of $2,500 a month. Of course, adulting is nothing but finishing one task only to be met with more tasks. The next challenge is to find a roommate to share the burden— ahem, share the two-bedroom space. Which person will you choose?    Planter looking for room Are you a renter of a glorified bathroom with a bed that requires the financial assistance of another? Well, keep on looking because I ain’t got money. What I do have is an extensive collection…

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Your weekly SFU Horoscopes: July 19–23

Humour July 18, 2021

By: Tiffany Chang, Peak Associate  ARIES: After a great workout, you’ll (rightfully) choose a homemade smoothie over Tim Hortons. But I sense that your non-existent smoothie-making skills will result in some sort of spill. Some advice? All blenders have minds…

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The disastrous consequences of Hot Girl Summer

Humour July 16, 2021

By: A concerned ecologist Look, I get it. You've had the whole lockdown to work on your "glow up," and now that vaccines are rolling out and restrictions are easing, you're diving headfirst into your "Hot Girl Summer." But now it's…

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SFU Student Updates: July 12–18

Humour July 13, 2021

By: Carter Hemion, Staff Writer   Key Updates   Welcoming services at all campuses In order to properly address our concerns about institutional issues at SFU, students will now be welcomed to each campus at every entrance. No more will…

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A taxonomy of professorship

Humour July 12, 2021

By: Amrit Randhawa, SFU Student   The Non-Animus: In the realm of professing, our first species, the Non-Animus, gives the least fucks. Ancient philosophers theorized that human beings are comprised of two parts: body and soul. The Non-Animus’ soul says…

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What you’re actually thinking about when attending a late-night Zoom class

Humour July 12, 2021

By: Tiffany Chang, Peak Associate    “What should I have for a snack?”  It’s 9:00 p.m. on a Tuesday night. Dinner seems like it happened a lifetime ago. The professor is talking, but it’s all going in one ear and…

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Why so few SFU students graduate in four years

Humour July 11, 2021

By: Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate  Burnaby, BC — In a recent statement of apology, SFU administration admitted to making some inaccurate assumptions when outlining a bachelor’s degree as taking four years.  “It was a perfectly natural mistake, and it could…

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Your new teen show obsession: Blue’s Clues

Humour July 11, 2021

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer   The CW recently leaked a script of its newest revival. The victim? Blue’s Clues. We at The Peak are giving you an exclusive preview of their latest broody hit. We know. We didn’t ask…

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Your weekly SFU Horoscopes: July 12–18

Humour July 10, 2021

By: Paige Riding, Copy Editor ARIES: You need to let that sink in. Seriously, it’s stainless steel. It’s getting really hot to the touch in this weather. TAURUS: Considering camping this week? Try swapping out standard marshmallows for your friend’s…

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SFU researchers create consciousness-swapping device; chaos ensues

Humour July 4, 2021

Burnaby, BC — SFU researchers debuted their groundbreaking consciousness-swapping device on Friday morning. The device has been in the works at the Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Institute (BCNI) for three years. It was revealed on the Burnaby campus by Joy…

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