Izzy Cheung

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SFU faculty members express support for Palestine

Peak Web March 25, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer Content Warning: mentions of antisemitism and genocide.  From education to history, 140 members of SFU’s faculty have signed a “basis of unity” statement expressing their collective support for Palestine. The statement endorses the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and denounces antisemitism. The BDS campaign encourages individuals to boycott companies that are involved in violating Palestinian human rights (such as financially backing Israeli forces), divest from current investments in military companies supporting the state of Israel, and apply “pressure [on] local and national governments to end Israeli apartheid.” The included signatures vary from tenured to…

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Spots for your spring studying sessions

Peak Web March 21, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Sweet Talk Donuts  87 Moody St., Port Moody  Open Monday–Sunday from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.  If you’re planning on visiting Sweet Talk Donuts, beware — their delicious delicacies will blow your mind. Their crème brûlée donut…

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How to spend your spring and summer outside in the Lower Mainland

Peak Web March 19, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer With the spring season virtually here and summer on its way, it’s time for everyone to start planning their activities for the upcoming semester break and summer term. Whether you’re taking the summer off or…

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McFogg in an office looking super serious. Outside there's a line of mascots waiting to be interviewed to be his replacement.
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Former SFU mascot candidate grilled by hiring manager

Peak Web March 14, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer I sit down at the table, its surface cold against my trembling hands. The smooth papers rustle beneath my palms, my fingers pressing deep wrinkles into the material. I shouldn’t be nervous — I’ve gone…

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Ranking dairy alternatives from a cultured lactose intolerant’s perspective

Peak Web March 4, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Picture this: it’s a Monday morning, you’ve just found out that you’re lactose intolerant (or maybe have issues digesting dairy, we’ve all been there), and you just spent a small fortune on dinner the night…

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Need To Know, Need To Go: Evocative exhibits

Peak Web March 4, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Biber Bahçesi / Pepper Garden When: January 27–March 23 (Tuesday–Saturday from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.)  Where: Access Gallery, 222 E. Georgia St., Vancouver Admission: Free This textile exhibit crafted by Turkish artist and lecturer Damla Tamer…

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Your reactions to these daily student scenarios will determine which major you should be in

Peak Web February 28, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer Let’s start the day off properly! What time are you waking up at for a full day of classes?  Three hours before my first class. I like to get a morning run and a healthy…

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Nutritious Nibbles: Easy chocolatey oat bars

Peak Web February 27, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer I love getting a sweet treat from coffee shops on campus like Blenz or Renaissance, but after a few trips, I know my bank account starts to grumble. Keep your stomach and wallet happy by…

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Health is more important than productivity

Peak Web February 19, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Success is a subjective term. However, many of us see this word as being connected to finances and job security. In an economy that has taken multiple hits, job searching has become even harder for…

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Two accounts from writers of the Botchford Project

Peak Web February 15, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer & Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor The Botchford Project is a media mentorship program that helps budding sports journalists in the Lower Mainland. This opportunity was created in honour of Jason Botchford, a member of Vancouver’s…

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