Katie Walkley

Haunted pumpkin patch lit up at night
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Keep your underground favourites alive this Halloween

Peak Web October 26, 2026

“I hate gay Halloween, what do you mean you’re celebrating pieces of culture you love before they die to time and online oversaturation?” Originating in 2022, the beloved internet trend, “I hate gay Halloween” encapsulates the queer community’s tendency to create the most obscure costumes for Halloween.  My favourite example comes from Morgan Sung’s post of her costume titled, “i hate gay halloween what do you mean you’re that 2016 tweet of the person who went to a halloween party as the babadook but it was more of a grown ups drinking wine vibe.” Using Halloween to make a reference…

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A grandmother massages her granddaughter’s scalp.
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Learning about yourself can save your life

Peak Web October 12, 2026

Content warning: discussions of suicide. Checking in on your mental health should be a daily practice, not just something to return to during hardship. Suicide Prevention Month in September reminded us to acknowledge the risk of suicide among ourselves, friends,…

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A man sitting by a tree stump reflecting. Math equations are appearing above his head.
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Dopamine detox gone too far

Peak Web October 11, 2026

Most doomscrollers have heard of the dopamine detox — a total abandonment of easy dopamine hits by purging all social media. For most, this challenge is temporary — like a failed New Year’s resolution. In the tragic case of poor…

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Red boxing gloves lying on top of a grassy field
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Letter to a legend: Mary Spencer

Peak Web September 26, 2026

The greatest athletes don’t just excel in their sport — they use their sport to make a difference. Mary Spencer is an Ojibwe boxer from the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. She started her athletic journey in 2002, then…

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A photo of Coral Pichurski performing at Trees
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Studies and songwriting with Coral Pichurski

Peak Web September 6, 2026

For many, art brings purpose to life. With classes starting up again, some creative starvation is bound to set in as artists lose the free time they have to pursue their passions. To look at how one can continue (or…

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A composite edit of a photo of the On the Beach exhibit and a photo of the AQ pond at SFU, where a person in a gray sweatshirt lounges in front of.
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Recommended seating spaces at SFU

Peak Web July 19, 2026

Last week, world-renowned chiropractor Dr. Knot Mal-Praktis partnered with the department of kinesiology for a guest lecture titled, Lumb-ARE Ya Kidding Me? Back Health in the Era of Dank Memes. Only here for a day, she assessed the impacts of…

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The bro of my dreams

Peak Web February 9, 2026

The Peak is proud to publish this beautiful love song that absolutely rivals the likes of Lana Del Rey, Paul Anka, and whoever sang “Take Me Home Country Roads.” Enjoy.  We met on Hinge, I wanted to take it slow.…

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When autocorrect helps the devil steal your girl

Peak Web January 13, 2026

Chad: Hey weirdo! Chad: *Wanda Wanda: hey chad! strange typo, lol. how r u? Chad: I’m alright. Feeling hyped to go see some dead cats tonight! Wanda: ew . . . wtf? Chad: Jazz cats! I’m going to a new…

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Comic: It’s coming on Christmas . . .

Peak Web December 20, 2025

Photography/creative geniusesness: Jack Baron (Contributor), Katie Walkley (Peak Associate), Mason Mattu (Humour Editor)  

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