Jaymee Salisi
COVID-19 vaccines may be used interchangeably, according to BC health officials
July 11, 2021Editors' note: This is a developing story. Find most recent coverage here. Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On June 1, 2021, the Public Health Agency of Canada updated their guidelines regarding the use of two different authorized COVID-19 vaccines for each dose. A COVID-19 mRNA vaccine triggers an immune response, which produces proteins to protect the body from COVID-19. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may be used interchangeably, as they are both mRNA vaccines. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) updated their guidelines following an “increasing availability of mRNA vaccines in Canada.” NACI said an mRNA vaccine is the…
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Council Meeting — June 16, 2021
July 1, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Return-to-campus student accommodations discussion Councillors of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) discussed their plans to accommodate COVID-19 safety protocols and learning accessibility in the fall when campus reopens. Chaired by SFSS president Gabe Liosis, the…
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SFU350 and Climate Justice UBC pressure universities to stop funding fossil fuel projects
June 30, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer SFU350 is a student organization campaigning against climate change and working to realign SFU’s investments to reflect sustainability and integrity. SFU350 and Climate Justice UBC (CJUBC) are partnering to launch the Community Reinvestment Campaign.…
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SFU Community-Engaged Research discusses inclusivity among youth
June 25, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer SFU Community-Engaged Research hosted “Holding space vs. making space: building youth-led community belonging.” The workshop aimed to examined inclusivity and platforming marginalized youth in community-centred research. It featured four speakers who discussed their experiences…
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BC raises minimum wage to $15.20 per hour
June 23, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On June 1, 2021, BC raised its minimum wage from $14.60 per hour to $15.20, making the province’s base rate the second highest in the country. In an effort to benefit nearly 400,000 British…
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SFU announces Greg Younging Endowment Award for Indigenous students
June 17, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer The Greg Younging Endowment Award has been introduced by SFU Publishing for Indigenous students pursuing a Master of Publishing (MPub) degree. Named in recognition of Dr. Gregory Younging, the award honours him as the…
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Professors discuss concerns regarding SFU’s reopening plan
June 16, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Following the BC provincial government’s reopening plan, SFU announced its plan to return to campus by Fall 2021. The university aims to bring back in-person classes for 70–80% of courses. They also created a…
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Crespi Laboratory develops new endometriosis theory
June 11, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Endometriosis is a disease that causes endometrial tissue to grow outside of the uterus rather than inside. As a result, the body treats the displaced tissue growth like an infection, causing individuals with the…
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Senate Report: May 25, 2021
June 10, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Return to campus update Vice president academic and provost Catherine Dauvergne said SFU is aiming for a “70–80% return to in-person teaching, research, and engagement activities. “There are some parts of our campus where…
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Perfect Fit: Setting the atmosphere of your Zoom meeting
June 6, 2021By: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Getting ready for your Zoom call is not just about your outfit, but the overall image your webcam portrays of you. There is a certain ambiance within your little Zoom box, and it can impact…
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