Jaymee Salisi
Council Meeting — May 19, 2021
June 1, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salsi, News Writer Content warning: discussion of genocide, violence, and sexual violence. Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) response to the Israeli colonization of Palestine Science undergraduate representative Zaid Lari brought forward a motion requesting the SFSS show solidarity with Palestinian SFU students. He proposed the SFSS release a statement condemning the occupation and colonization of Palestine and develop an issues policy outlining their stance on the subject. Guest speaker Dalya Masri attended the Council meeting to discuss the 73-year Israeli occupation of Palestine and its continued colonization. She outlined the Israeli military’s use of checkpoints and the…
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BC introduces three days of paid sick leave
May 31, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer The BC provincial government announced a program requiring employers to provide part-time and full-time workers with three days of paid sick leave, if they are unable to work due to COVID-19 or possible exposure.…
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Dr. Cornelia Wieman on anti-Indigenous racism, COVID-19, and toxic drug poisoning
May 21, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Content warning: descriptions of anti-Indigenous racism and brief mention of suicide. On May 6, 2021 the Indigenous Reconciliation Committee of the department of psychology hosted “A Year in Public Health: The Collision of Three…
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Incoming SFSS president Gabe Liosis discusses plans for the upcoming year
May 16, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer With a focus on equity and amplifying marginalized voices, Gabe Liosis has begun his term as president of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS). Liosis spoke with The Peak about his goals for the…
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Board Shorts — April 23, 2021
May 14, 2021Written by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer 2021/22 financial budget proposal Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) vice-president (VP) finance Corbett Gildersleve brought forward a budget draft for the 2021/22 fiscal year for approval. Income from student enrolment and commercial tenants within…
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Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre increases safe spaces for women
May 10, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer The COVID-19 pandemic has limited women’s access to shelter and increased their potential for abuse. Further, physical distancing to reduce COVID-19 transmission has led to isolation and restricted support for victims of abuse. As…
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President of Students of Caribbean & African Ancestry removed due to negligence
April 3, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On March 12, 2021 former president of SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA) Tim Maruti was removed for failure to fulfill his presidential duties throughout 2020 and 2021. Upon removal, Maruti posted a…
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Council Meeting — March 17, 2021
March 30, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Student cybersecurity Following the data breaches in February 2021 and March 2020, molecular biology and biochemistry representative Kyle Newcomb brought forward a discussion item regarding student cybersecurity. Newcomb emphasized the Board’s responsibility to pressure…
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Lawsuit filed against SFU for data breach
March 27, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Following SFU’s data breach on February 3, 2021, BC law firm Slater Vecchio LLP filed a class action lawsuit against the university on behalf of the 200,000 individuals affected by the incident. The lawsuit…
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2021 Faculty of Communication, Art, and Technology holds undergraduate conference
March 23, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On March 5, 2021 the eleventh annual Faculty of Communication and Technology (FCAT) undergraduate conference was held online. The conference provides students within the faculty the opportunity to showcase their ideas and interests in…
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