Izzy Cheung

Anthropomorphized sweetheart. It’s light pink and has “BE MINE” written on it in red.
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Ms. Valentine Presents: SFU Hookup Locations

Peak Web February 12, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer Hello, all you SFU lovebirds! I, Ms. Valentine, have wisdom to bestow on all couples, from  those who met in class last week to the high school sweethearts (congrats on making it this far). Think of me as the older sister you never had. I’m here to make sure that your Valentine’s Day with your boo is perfect. Since February 14 lands on a Wednesday this year, I know that many of y’all will be on campus in classes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun and funky-fresh V-Day celebration! I’ve compiled a…

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Steamed dumplings on a steamer
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I’m not a first-generation immigrant

Peak Web February 6, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer I’m not a first-generation immigrant.  I was born and raised in Vancouver — this city is all I know. Both my parents grew up in Canada, learning English in school and Cantonese in households made…

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I went to a game from each of the biggest professional leagues

Peak Web January 31, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer In 2023, I got the opportunity to see a game from each of North America’s four major sports leagues —  Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Hockey League (NHL), and…

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This is a photo of teenagers playing soccer on an outdoor field.
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Canadian non-binary youth in sports reports lack of inclusion

Peak Web January 23, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer Compiled by SFU Master of Science graduate Martha Gumprich and Trans Connect’s Nicola Hare, The Canadian Non-Binary Youth in Sport Report details the lack of non-binary youth within organized sports. One of the report’s main…

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A row of red Chinese Lunar New Year lanterns
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A Year of Blessings brings Lunar New Year nostalgia

Peak Web January 23, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Despite now living in Canada and celebrating many traditionally western holidays, my family and I always partake in some Lunar New Year celebrations. For us, Lunar New Year is an occasion to gather around my…

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A photo of the exterior of the Moodswing cafe building. The building has an antique appearance with decorative black pillars on either side of the door, carmine and chesnut paint, and two big windows with the words “moodswing cafe” pasted on one and “old crow coffee on another.” Above the door is a poster of a drawing of a set of seductive eyes in maroon ink.
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Eclectic experiences at Moodswing Coffee + Bar

Peak Web January 23, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer  On the hunt for a new study spot or a place to bring friends during a night out? Look no further than downtown New Westminster’s Moodswing Coffee + Bar, an eclectic café that turns into…

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A sunny day on the coast of BC
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Warmer winters aren’t what we want

Peak Web January 23, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer This past fall semester, no classes or exams were interrupted by flurries of snow. Educationally speaking, this is a good thing, but when we look further into what this may mean for the future climate,…

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A suburban neighborhood
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The suburban housing dream comes with unwanted costs

Peak Web January 18, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer As populations rise and cities grow more condensed, the need for space around the world is only becoming greater. More and more post-secondary students are splitting large houses with many roommates or opting for smaller…

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A woman holding a crystal ball.
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One prediction for each month of 2024

Peak Web January 8, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer January: The Peak will NOT publish an issue to start the semester  Face it — everyone’s tired, we’re still hungover from the holidays, and another semester is about to start. We’re not doing any work.…

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A box of tissues, hot tea, and glasses on a bedside table
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Sick of [and in] school

Peak Web November 30, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer As I sit here writing this, my throat begs me to clear it, my skin sweats and chills in five-minute intervals, and my voice scratches like a penny rattling in a jar. I have three…

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