Kyla Dowling

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Your weekly SFU Horoscopes: August 2–8

Peak Web August 2, 2021

ARIES: Isn’t it weird that Aries sounds like Ares, the Greek god of war? And that you’re at war with literally everyone you meet because of your incredibly over-competitive nature? Wow. What a strange coincidence. I’m sure those things are completely unrelated.  TAURUS: You are indistinguishable from a cat. You sleep a lot, love snacks, and scream constantly for attention. I’ve never been more jealous.  GEMINI: Download the Eat, Pray, Love soundtrack. Buy more lemons. Figure out what movie had Amanda Bynes and Colin Firth as a daughter-father duo and rewatch it. Write horoscope for Gemini. Wait, sorry, that’s my…

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Person blames astrology for all their problems

Peak Web July 28, 2021

It started with the new moon in Cancer.  TikTok astrologers, who are obviously very trustworthy because they say words like “exalted” and “decan,” said that whatever Cancer placements I had in my astrological chart would tell me what I need…

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SFU researchers create consciousness-swapping device; chaos ensues

Peak Web July 4, 2021

Burnaby, BC — SFU researchers debuted their groundbreaking consciousness-swapping device on Friday morning. The device has been in the works at the Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience Institute (BCNI) for three years. It was revealed on the Burnaby campus by Joy…

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SFUnexplained: There are aliens among us

Peak Web June 7, 2021

The Day The Earth Stood Still, The 6th Day, The Fly II: what do all these movies have in common?  They all were filmed on SFU’s Burnaby campus, yes. But that’s not all: these movies are also part of a…

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Five emails we’ll probably receive over the course of the semester

Peak Web June 5, 2021

  Subject line: The Reflecting Pond incident  Joy Johnson wants you to know that she is so very sorry about the koi pond incident. No, really. It’s not her fault that she draws her powers from the full moon. Not…

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Broadway has an inclusivity problem

Peak Web May 26, 2021

Broadway’s reckoning has finally come.  Over a year after all shows shut down to curb COVID-19’s spread, Broadway aims to return in September 2021. However, individuals within and around the industry aren’t happy about this return — primarily because of…

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Your weekly SFU Horoscopes: May 10–16

Peak Web May 10, 2021

ARIES: Don’t forget the sayings you were raised on: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, say something mean.” “When opportunity knocks on your door, run.” “Treat others the way you were treated when you brought in a live…

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Dear Peakie: Toddlers, takeout, and terrible fates

Peak Web April 6, 2021

Dear Peakie, This pandemic has allowed me to really embrace my introvertedness. Not having to interact with anyone outside of my house most days has been very comfortable but I'm worried my social skills are irreparably damaged. Do you have…

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It’s time to start using content warnings for course material

Peak Web April 5, 2021

Whether it’s the content warning that displays in the left corner of a Netflix screen, or a giant “TW” at the beginning of a TikTok video, content and trigger warnings are being used more frequently. These warnings caution viewers that…

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The COVID-19 vaccine isn’t our saviour

Peak Web March 29, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccines have been touted as a Hail Mary after a long year of distancing, protocols, and anxiety — the end seems near. Despite the slow negotiations that led to a shortage of vaccines, the government intends for all…

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