Izzy Cheung

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Mastering the Basics: Ultimate Frisbee

Peak Web September 12, 2023

By: 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 way around Vancouver’s tabletop chatter, even though a game contains just as much action as basketball or hockey. The Peak talked to Viktoria Abanos, a player who is part of Strawberry — Vancouver Ultimate League’s Wednesday night Division 3 Champions — to understand some of the basics of the game.  Q: How many people make up a team?  A: Roster…

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Opinions in Dialogue: Unpacking beauty standards and its effects

Peak Web September 11, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer and Gurneet Lohcham, SFU Student Perceptions of beauty tend to change depending on where you are. Notions of “ideal” and “desirable” features change over time, too. Media, pop culture, and even colonialism can play a…

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Stomach Bugs

Peak Web August 1, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Psst. Hey. It’s me. You know, your friendly neighbourhood stomach. Or well, not neighbourhood, because I am inside of you, but whatever. So, what’s up? Why haven’t you fed us properly today? No, that small…

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The ABCs of tipping in an expensive city

Peak Web August 1, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer A few weeks ago, I went out with a couple friends for dinner at a newer restaurant in our neighbourhood. The food was great, and service was amazing, but what surprised me the most was…

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A FIRE Story About My Day at SFU Burnaby

Peak Web July 19, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Disclaimer: This is a true story. I wish I could say it isn’t.  Everyone’s heard about the fire that rocked the world (or just the Burnaby campus) on Wednesday, June 28. You might have been…

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A book’s journey from draft to award-winning design

Peak Web July 14, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Have you ever wondered how chicken scratch drafts turn into colourful, award-winning hardcovers? Until August 31, you can find out at W.A.C. Bennett Library on SFU’s Burnaby Campus. Two free exhibits, the 2022 Alcuin Society…

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Open letter demands protection for BC’s platform-based workers

Peak Web July 14, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer On June 19, BC’s branch of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), and the Centre for Future Work, released a letter pushing for better protection policies for gig workers. The letter was written by…

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I saw you: SFU edition

Peak Web July 5, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Tall athlete at the gym  You saw me using the bench press and offered to spot me, even though I was with three of my friends. You had a red SFU athletics water bottle, matching…

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How we can help decolonize educational institutions

Peak Web July 5, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of colonialism, residential schools, and unmarked graves.  Decolonizing SFU has to be about more than just taking a day off and wearing orange. While these are small steps in raising awareness, higher…

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A summer of fresh air and fun

Peak Web July 4, 2023

By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer One of the best things about summer is spending time outside. Whether you’re hiking, enjoying the water, or taking in local art, there are plenty of options for outdoor activities in the Lower Mainland. If…

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