Izzy Cheung
What Grinds Our Gears: Bean sprouts
January 30, 2025By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture and Sports Editor I always get odd looks sent my way whenever I choose to pass on the bean sprouts at any pho restaurant. The people I go most often with already know the story, but to newcomers, the question is always the same. “Why don’t you eat bean sprouts with your pho?” It’s a complicated answer. One time when I was a kid, I went out for pho with my family. Everything seemed normal — I got my usual kids meal, my parents asked the staff if they could cook our platter of…
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Horoscopes: Lunar New Year edition
January 27, 2025By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture and Sports Editor Snake 1965 (Us???), 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 Snakes, 2025 is going to be your year. Want to know why? Since this year is the year of the snake, it’s time…
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“Where football belongs:” Grey Cup Festival illuminates BC football
December 3, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Sports Editor and Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Although the BC Lions encountered an early exit in the CFL playoffs this year, Vancouver still got to enjoy the energy of playoff football. From November 10 to 17, Vancouver…
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The Peak’s staff picks for album of the year
December 3, 2024Never Better and Better Now by Wild Rivers Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Toronto indie-rock trio Wild Rivers — comprised of Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover, and Andrew Oliver — released two back-to-back sister albums this year, followed by a world…
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Plant yourself in purple lights with Alexandra Caprara’s Ultra Violets
November 19, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor SFU’s reputation is made through intensive research programs and rewarding co-ops, but what many may not realize is how comprehensive our arts departments are. From Fringe Festival debuts to magical musical performances, arts…
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Remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
November 19, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Sports Editor with contributions from Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Content warning: mentions of death by drunk driving. On August 30, 2024, purple Gatorade nearly sold out in Calgary. The drink isn’t an athlete’s typical choice, as most…
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Hidden Gems: Slurp-worthy ramen spots
November 17, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Torimaru Ramen 88 W Pender St., Vancouver Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. A tiny food court stall, Torimaru Ramen is located in the International Village Mall. Their menu is relatively small, but any bowl…
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Catching up on the 2024–25 Vancouver Canucks
October 17, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Sports Editor The Vancouver Canucks stunned their fans at multiple points last season, from starting their season with an 8–1 win against a division rival in the Edmonton Oilers, to winning the Pacific Division at the end…
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Build your perfect Dining Commons meal and we’ll tell you when you should start studying for your midterms
October 11, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture and Sports Editor Hello friend! Welcome to SFU’s Dining Commons. Where are you coming from? I just finished back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back lectures. . . . I don’t actually know. I actually just came back from The…
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Wrexham AFC
October 9, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Sports Editor Vancouver may be home to the Whitecaps of Major League Soccer (MLS), but on July 27, Wrexham AFC ran our beloved West Coast city. Conflicting colours of Whitecaps’ white and blue, as well as Wrexham’s…
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