Izzy Cheung
Xiao Lu and the “fight for authorship” over her art
October 13, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of gunshots used for art-making. Note: quotations taken from Xiao Lu were translated from Mandarin to English by a translator at the event. Nestled deep in Sun Wah Centre on Keefer Street is Centre A, a public art gallery displaying “contemporary Asian and Asian-diasporic perspectives.” On September 29, the gallery hosted a talk by Chinese-Australian artist, Xiao Lu, done in partnership with SFU’s David Lam Centre. The presentation, delivered in both Mandarin and English, captured the stories behind some of Lu’s most thought-provoking works of art, such as “Polar,” “Holy Water,” and…
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Chornobyl and Kakhovka: a discussion of nuclear terror
October 10, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of war. Dr. Svitlana Matviyenko is an assistant professor of critical media analysis at SFU’s School of Communication. On September 28, she held a lecture and Q&A discussion on nuclear terror and…
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A nightmare at the coffee shop
September 28, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer It was a hot summer’s day — everyone was flocking to the malls to enjoy the air conditioning and copious amounts of iced drinks when I got this order at the mall café. “Do you…
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Venba is a heartwarming love letter to a Tamil immigrant’s experience
September 26, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer I’ve always believed a great game is characterized by the way it engages the player physically, mentally, and emotionally. Most video games tend to capture players with elaborate plotlines, dramatic effects, and competitive battles, but…
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The ABCs of Hiking Safety
September 25, 2023by: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer With summer ending, rain coming, and the sun setting earlier, hiking is bound to become an activity that’s done less and less — some may refer to this as “shoulder season.” Hiking during this time…
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Find your perfect fall studying spot
September 22, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Guess what? It’s officially pumpkin spice latte season! Bust out your reusable mug and bundle yourself up in a knit sweater and thick scarf, because it’s time to check out some cute new cafés across…
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Indulge your inner child to slow down
September 21, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Mainstream media, education systems, and society tend to place an emphasis on determining individuality through work, but shun you if you find interest in something different from the “norm.” Pressure around grades, job prospects, and…
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The Peak’s tips to survive the semester
September 19, 2023By: C Icart, Humour Editor; Hailey Miller, Staff Writer; Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Whether you’re entering your last semester at SFU or starting your first-ever year of university, the beginning of the school year is always a daunting time. Making…
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Ranking the six sporting arenas I visited this year
September 14, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer This year, I’ve had the privilege of visiting six major sporting arenas across North America. I watched a Colorado Avalanche playoff game in Ball Arena, saw Pitbull (Mr. Worldwide himself) in concert at the Saddledome,…
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Mastering the Basics: Ultimate Frisbee
September 12, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Editor’s note: Some answers were edited for clarity. With endless sheets of ice, blacktop basketball courts, and baseball diamonds, Vancouver has plenty of sports to play or watch. However, ultimate frisbee doesn’t often make its…
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