Kitty Cheung
Scientists gather to explore cosmology and gravitational physics
February 12, 2019By: Kitty Cheung, Staff Writer To explore the mysteries surrounding gravity and dark matter, SFU invited cosmologists, astrophysicists and expert theorists to Testing Gravity, a biannual conference aimed at investigating the laws of gravity. The conference was organized by SFU physics and cosmology professors, Dr. Levon Pogosian, Dr. Andrei Frolov, and PhD candidate Tomas Galvez. With its first edition taking place in 2015, this year’s conference was held from January 23–26 at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver, garnering participation from 120 students and scholars from 16 countries. “We wanted to encourage conversation between separate scientific communities working on topics related…
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Stress Dream Journal
February 9, 2019By: Kitty Cheung, Staff writer At the recommendation of some mom blog I encountered during one journey down a 2 a.m. Internet rabbit hole, I've decided to keep a dream journal to figure out how to get the stench of…
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The Fore-Playlist
February 3, 2019By: Winona Young, Andrea Renney, Kim Regala, Kitty Cheung, and Geron Malbas We would ideally have 69 tracks on this playlist, but for our Sex, Sexuality, and Gender Issue, we’re hooking you up with these hot tracks ASAP for…
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Queer female music artists you need to know
February 2, 2019By: Kitty Cheung, Beatriz Fernandes, Yelin Gemma Lee, and Winona Young Rina Sawayama [caption id="attachment_108469" align="alignleft" width="200"] Image courtesy of Damien Fry[/caption] Must-know tracks: “Take Me As I Am” “Cherry” “10-20-40" She’s a former model, she’s a current fan of Kingdom…
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Love letter to SFU #3 (To the Women’s Centre)
February 1, 2019By: Kitty Cheung, Staff writer Dear Women’s Centre, You hold a very special place in my heart, and I can only express this love through gratitude. I want to thank you for this safe haven, including both the All Genders…
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Profs Vague Tweet About Their Students
January 29, 2019Ever wondered what your profs twitter feed looks like? Written by: Kitty Cheung, Staff Writer aRE yOu kIDdiNG mEE?? Why would you even sit in the front row if you’re going to snooze through it? I come here MWF every…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Computer-lab desk-hoggers
January 20, 2019Written by Kitty Cheung, Staff Writer When you’re walking through the library during peak study season, a free desktop computer can be a rare sight. As someone who doesn’t want to lug her brother’s bulky hand-me-down gaming computer out of the house, I revel in…
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What grinds our gears: Snot snifflers during exams
January 15, 2019Written by Kitty Cheung, Staff Writer Imagine this: you’re sitting in a lecture hall writing your first midterm of the semester when – SFGGHHHSPHHHPHFFF. Your lecture neighbour snorts their mucus with the violent force of an elephant parade. Your focus shifts slightly from your…
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Be the Gordon Ramsay you wish to see in your Dining Hall
January 14, 2019Dining Hall hacks
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Carols of January
January 7, 2019Written by: Kitty Cheung Ahh, back to school season for the new year. The Peak has compiled a list of January carols to help us get back into the spirit of leaving behind our protective winter-break blanket cocoons and bursting…
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