Jaymee Salisi
Teaching Support Staff Union rallies for research assistant rights
May 30, 2022By: Jaymee Salisi, Promotions Coordinator On April 4, 2022 SFU’s Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) held a rally at Convocation Mall protesting the university’s continued delays to fulfill a union contract with their research assistants (RAs). In November 2019, SFU signed an agreement to “voluntarily recognize RAs as members of TSSU.” This would require the university to recognize RAs as employees and provide them with full worker’s benefits. The university has delayed bargaining with the TSSU for 873 days as of November 15, 2019, causing RAs to continue to work without a collective agreement. The RAs are asking SFU administration…
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Incoming SFSS president Helen Sofia Pahou discusses plans for the upcoming year
May 11, 2022By: Jaymee Salisi, Promotions Coordinator With hopes to ease student hardships, Helen Sofia Pahou is prepared to begin her term as president of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS). Pahou spoke with The Peak about her plans of action for…
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Romanticise life with Lovebird Magazine
January 16, 2022By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer I have loved romance since I knew how to read. Noticing the romance in everything around you can be magical and can make you appreciate the little things. This is what Lovebird Magazine focuses on capturing.…
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The rebirth of local brand Alex S. Yu
November 16, 2021By: Jaymee Salisi, Peak Associate Alex S. Yu’s designs captivated the audience at this year’s Vancouver Fashion Week. With flowy silhouettes, crafted with colours and fabrics highlighting femininity, his work conveyed an aura of whimsy with every step down the…
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SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue discusses the criminal justice system in Canada
August 13, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On June 22, 2021, the SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue hosted the fifth instalment of their Doubling Down series called “Enhancing Dialogue on Criminal Justice in Canada.” Each event features speakers outlining…
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A beginner’s guide to styling yourself post-pandemic
August 2, 2021by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer After a year of getting out of bed, changing out of my pyjamas, and opting for a slightly nicer pair of sweats to walk three steps to my desk to attend my Zoom lectures, I’ve…
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Council Meeting — July 14, 2021
July 30, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Student Union Building (SUB) opening plan The SUB working group brought forward a motion proposing that Council set the opening date for the SUB as August 23, 2021. Between this date and SFU’s campus…
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Renaissance Coffee prepares to welcome back the SFU community in the fall
July 27, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer As September and the return to campus approaches, local vendor Renaissance Coffee plans to upgrade the shop in preparation for campus reopening. The shop closed briefly last year due to COVID-19, but reopened in…
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SFU’s convocation traditions faces mixed reactions
July 24, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Content warning: mention of residential schools From June 24 to 29, SFU held virtual convocation ceremonies for the June 2021 graduates. “If you tune into SFU’s Virtual Convocation this June, you’ll notice a set…
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SFU improves ventilation across campus to reduce COVID-19 transmission
July 22, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer As SFU prepares to reopen campus in the fall, Facilities Services is improving the university’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. This is to meet indoor air quality standards set by the American Society…
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