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HUMOUR: SFU’s men’s rights activists protest new “friend zone” bench unveiling
November 9, 2015The unveiling of a new mental health initiative is driving one group at Simon Fraser University out of their mind: the MaleMen, a men’s rights activist group on campus, is protesting the new Friendship Bench, saying that it is too close to a physical entity of one of their group’s most combatted institutions — the “Friend Zone.” “The Friend Zone is definitely a real issue for men and men-allies,” said Chad Anderson, president of the MaleMen. “With this new bench on campus, it encourages complete strangers to be friendly to each other, and then just walk away — unaware they’re…
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HUMOUR: Avoid even more crippling debt with these thrifty tips for students
November 9, 2015As a university student, you’re no stranger to financial struggle. The loonie you found on the ground last Monday was the highlight of your week, and the first question you ask when you’re invited to literally any event ever is:…
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HUMOUR: Please consider donating to the North American Foundation For Improved Bald Eagle Literacy
November 2, 2015Please be advised that parts of what you’re about to read might be difficult for some individuals. The following contains many hard-hitting truths that not everyone will be comfortable hearing, but keep in mind that unfortunate realities are rarely easy…
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HUMOUR: SFU friendship in critical condition after student forgot to turn anon off
November 2, 2015Two longtime best friends attending SFU appear to be on the outs, thanks what one of them called “the most intense forms of cyberbullying” she’s ever seen: an accidental message received from the other student that was meant to be…
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Laugh Track: Paul Anthony
November 1, 2015If variety is indeed the spice of life, then Paul Anthony’s Talent Time is a bowl of Carolina Reaper peppers soaking in Tabasco sauce. A live variety/comedy show currently in its eighth season, Talent Time combines musical acts, live comedy,…
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This week in comics
November 1, 2015The Adventures of Agoraphobia Man: World Defender (Jacey Gibb) Jeremy's Excuses (Reuben Newton) The Crapside (Ryan Stella & Darien Lechner) Creator's Pet (Destiny Hsu) Peers (Leslie Lu)
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The five stages of grief Conservatives went through after hearing the election results
October 26, 2015‘Twas October 19, and I was watching what every other campus Conservative was: the Antiques Roadshow marathon. Sure, the election was happening, but I wasn’t worried about the result, as I was confident Harper would get another majority. What’s not…
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HUMOUR: American lawmakers cut out middleman, introduce guns directioly to mental wards
October 26, 2015After roughly 300 mass shootings in 2015 alone, the United States government believe they have found a solution: arm patients in mental wards. “Stay with me here,” began Jr. Senator Pistol Pete III, while polishing a Colt M16 assault rifle.…
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HUMOUR: TSSU aligns with Prince of Darkness to settle university dispute
October 26, 2015With the recent loss of their health benefits, SFU’s Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) has stepped up their game like never before against Andrew Petter: starting October 31, a partnership between the TSSU and Satan will add further pressure on…
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This week in comics
October 26, 2015Squashed (Ceilidh Ashcroft) Creator's Pet (Destiny Hsu) Seagull Square (Gregory Edwards & Jill Mandrake) A new project from writer-director Lena Dunham (Jacey Gibb & Joel MacKenzie) Mystic Mac (Reuben Newton)
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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For promotional inquiries: [email protected]