Issues Policies

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Palestinian Liberation referendum passes

Peak Web March 26, 2024

By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Editor’s note: Chloë Arneson, a former news writer, was interviewed for this article. The Peak acknowledges this and has taken steps to prevent conflicts of interest or potential bias from influencing the article. On February 26, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) held an election for its incoming student representatives. The election included a referendum to include the support for Palestinian liberation as the 10th of the SFSS Issues Policies (IP). The policy states support on a Council level for this cause. The adoption of this policy reached 1,801 votes in favour, and 442 against.…

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Council Chats: SFSS president fined for violation of Council policy

Peak Web March 25, 2024

By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer On March 13, The Peak attended the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) bi-weekly Council meeting via Zoom. The meeting consisted of topics including a motion to fine president Liam Feng for attempted removal of the…

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SFSS Council’s Quest for a Rights-Free Utopia

Peak Web January 23, 2024

By: Sude Guvendik, Staff Writer Greetings, fellow students of wit, wisdom, and occasionally questionable decision-making! Let’s turn to another page of SFSS council drama, where on today’s episode, the SFSS Council, led by the daring president Liam Feng, contemplates the…

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Council Chats: SFSS motion to call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza

Peak Web January 15, 2024

By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer On January 3, The Peak attended the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) bi-weekly Council meeting via Zoom. The adopted agenda touched on crucial motions, including a vote for SFSS to call for a permanent ceasefire…

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