J.J. Jang

Photo of a SFU residential building on a sunny day.
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GSS and SFSS express concern over heating conditions in student residences

Peak Web May 10, 2026

By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer On April 27, the Graduate Student Society (GSS) and Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) issued a joint letter to SFU Residence and Housing regarding concerns over heating and cooling facilities in student residences. The letter alleged that inadequate student housing cooling facilities created a dangerous environment for students to study and live in. This letter was shared with The Peak.  The Peak reached out to Kody Sider, the director of external relations at the GSS, as well as Hyago Santana Moreira, the SFSS vice-president university and academic affairs. Sider alleged that students were regularly suffering…

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The 501 Surrey Ctrl bus drives along a road, below SkyTrain infrastructure.
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Movement presents plan for Surrey’s transit future

Peak Web March 17, 2026

By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer Surrey is the Lower Mainland’s fastest-growing city and is expected to surpass Vancouver in population by 2038. Considering this growth, the organization Movement: Metro Vancouver Riders recently released a report highlighting their vision for the…

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SFU Iran protest
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SFU Iranian students speak out

Peak Web February 23, 2026

By: Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer and Petra Chase, Features Editor It’s been over a month since the Islamic Republic of Iran began its crackdown on nationwide protests against the regime. Protests erupted in December 2025 regarding economic hardship and against…

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