Jacob Mattie
Research group “Mankind” denies new SFU research
September 6, 2021By: Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate In a recent press report, gender-proud man and SFU materials science researcher Mike Roeskòp alleged that diamond remains the hardest substance known to mankind. He and his all-male entourage have refused to talk to literally anyone else about their other, harder materials. The group, which go by the self-styled moniker “Mankind” are as exclusive as they are lacking in diversity. Boron-nitride in wurtzite configuration — colloquially known as “hardinite”— has been shown to be 58% more robust than diamond. While hardinite is well-known among material scientists, its existence seems to have been lost in communication…
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Reckless and loud driver offers his tragic backstory
August 7, 2021By: Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate While crossing the street near SFU Surrey campus, a few of The Peak staff narrowly avoided being run over by a car. It was so loud that it gave enough warning to get out of…
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Small grocery stores are in need of our support
August 3, 2021By: Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate I have a few small grocery stores close to where I live — not small like that Safeway without a decent bakery section, or even the Buy-Low Foods you can fully explore in a few…
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SFU student accidentally wins award for culinary excellence
July 28, 2021By: Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate Second-year SFU student Luke Kee was surprised after being voted the winner of an international award for culinary excellence on July 25. “Man, I don’t know,” Kee said to The Peak in an exclusive interview. “This…
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Let’s explore SFU’s campus life
July 28, 2021by Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate Burnaby Mountain — whose base is named Lhuḵw’lhuḵw’áyten by the Squamish people in reference to its groves of Arbutus trees — hosts a variety of life. Currently designated as a conservation area, Burnaby Mountain is recognized as…
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We’re teaching math wrong
July 27, 2021By: Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate Math is among the most common topics in education worldwide, yet it is a favoured subject of complaint among students. Math slander is common in advertisements, the media, and even in conversations (where lack of…
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Self-deprecating humour isn’t funny
July 14, 2021By: Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate It’s shockingly common to hear people say, “Of course, but I’m me, so [insert self-destructive behaviour]” or, “Oh, haha, no, I’m not smart or talented enough to do that.” To start: what the fuck? In…
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Why so few SFU students graduate in four years
July 11, 2021By: Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate Burnaby, BC — In a recent statement of apology, SFU administration admitted to making some inaccurate assumptions when outlining a bachelor’s degree as taking four years. “It was a perfectly natural mistake, and it could…
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Internet addictions keep us from focusing on valuable experiences
June 29, 2021By: Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate The development of the internet was revolutionary, but don’t let its impact fool you. Internet traffic is routed through an increasingly narrow selection of websites and services and is owned by even fewer companies. Content…
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Recognizing what a university degree is and what it isn’t
June 22, 2021By: Jacob Mattie, SFU Student A university is not a vocational school. It does not give you a complete set of skills needed by the labour market. The purpose of a university is to impart knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Alternatively,…
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