Izzy Cheung
Places to propose to your partner at SFU
November 23, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Have you ever thought about asking someone to marry you at SFU? No? Well, here are some reasons why you should. We’ve got a plethora of beautiful places where you can pop the question to your loved one, whether you want the perfect, Instagram-worthy proposal photo or a setting filled with deep meaning and knowledge. In line at the Tim Hortons in West Mall Centre Few places on campus are more popular than the Tim Hortons at West Mall, so where better to get down on one knee? You can celebrate (or cry about) the…
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Christmas craft markets
November 16, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer If you know me, you know that Christmas is my absolute favourite time of year. Sipping hot chocolate, looking for the perfect gifts for friends and family while bundled in warm clothes . . .…
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Director Tunku Mona Riza and VAFF bring a true rain town to Vancouver
November 16, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer With a seemingly endless supply of rain, many people refer to our city as Raincouver — but there’s another place across the globe that has claimed the title of “Rain Town.” Taiping, Malaysia, is endearingly…
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Opinions in Dialogue: Content warnings, online activism, and taking a rest
November 16, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer and Olivia Visser, Copy Editor Content warning: mentions of gore, war, and torture. Some argue we should add a content warning to graphic material on social media. Others say those in the west shouldn’t have…
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Top Ten: Things I love about SFU
November 15, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer I don’t know about you, but when I was rejected from UVic, CapU, and the ever-famous UBC, I was ecstatic. I knew that this meant I’d be attending SFU. This prestigious, research-based university prides itself…
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Attorney Neri Colmenares speaks on the growing fascism in the Philippines
November 2, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer On October 17, SFU Harbour Centre set the stage for “Defending Human Rights: Resistance Against the Growing Fascism in the Philippines,” an event that explained the political and economic climate of the Philippines. Headlining the…
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Women in the workforce are still not equal
October 30, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer Most of us remember walking through toy stores as kids and seeing various toys sectioned off based on gender. Mini kitchens, dress-up kits, and dolls were kept in one area, while toolbelts, race cars, and…
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The Peak recaps: Red Leafs vs. Okanagan Lakers
October 27, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Green lights streaking from the inside of the player’s tunnel flash across the rink as the sound of skates slash against the ice. Red jerseys square off against black and orange, battling for the puck…
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Toronto Raptors give an inspiring show at SFU in open practice
October 21, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer and Saije Rusimovici, staff writer The thumps of a basketball bounce against the hardwood floor. Vibrant shades of red streak through the crowd. Hands grab onto the rim of the metal hoop and the crowd…
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The dark truth about plants
October 20, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer My name is Fern. I’m a small plant who lives in a cute little ceramic pot. My roots are buried in the dark soil. My life seems normal, but truthfully, I’m holding a dark secret. …
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