Lubaba Mahmud
Buckle up as I gush about the wonder that was Tall Heights’ concert at the Biltmore Cabaret
March 11, 2020by Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer Tall Heights made a stop in Vancouver during their 2020 tour, so even though I had an assignment due the next day that I had yet to start working on, I somehow convinced myself that I deserved some time off to see one of my favourite bands perform live. Let me tell you that it was TOTALLY worth it. The concert’s opening act introduced us to Spanish-American singer Victoria Canal. Her infectious smile and energy made her instantly likable to the crowd. Sporting a sparkly yellow bandana, a gorgeous printed kimono and gold hoop earrings, Canal…
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Self-Branding When You Have No Sense Of Self
March 2, 2020Written by Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer We’re all aware of how important the concept of “personal branding” has become. And we’re also aware of the insecurities it can bring about, especially for the less spirited amongst us. How do you…
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CONFESSIONALS: I’m the OG Karen
February 25, 2020Written by Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer I don’t know if you’re ready for my confession, SFU. Frankly, I don’t know if I am ready. But it’s time you know just who walks amongst you, ready to harass yet another UniverCity…
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Books to break out after reading break
February 24, 2020by Juztin Bello, Rodolfo Boskovic, Nicole Magas, Lubaba Mahmud, Zoe Vedova Book: Hero by Perry Moore Submitted by: Juztin Bello, Copy Editor [caption id="attachment_113393" align="alignnone" width="200"] Photo: Goodreads[/caption] Alright, picture this: Marvel, but gay. This winning combination of superheroes and homosexuality…
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Yin/Yang Yoga offers a relaxing experience through meditation
February 21, 2020By: Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer SFU Recreation offers a wide variety of yoga classes to members of the SFU community through its Mind Body Spirit pass. Though many of the different offerings were tempting, I was especially intrigued by the…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Constant fire alarms in Residences are testing my patience
February 15, 2020By: Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer It’s 10 p.m. on a weekend, and I’ve snuggled up in bed with all sorts of snacks to rewatch Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Ahh, cozy, right? WRONG. Because DING DING DING there goes the obnoxious, unplanned fire alarm…
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UmbraCity launches its service in SFU
February 11, 2020Written by: Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer UmbraCity, an umbrella-sharing service, started operating at SFU as of December 2019. Their kiosks can be found in West Mall Centre and the Applied Sciences Building at SFU’s Burnaby campus. To become a member,…
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Coming Up at SFU: February 10–14
February 11, 2020Written by: Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer Reading in the Arts and Social Sciences The Student Learning Commons is hosting a 50-minute workshop on reading strategies for students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). It will introduce four…
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Trial week: Exploring SFU Recreation’s dance offerings
February 8, 2020By: Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer SFU Recreation’s Trial Week allows students to try any program offered by SFU Recreation free of charge. This allows students, staff, and community members to try new ways to get active, meet new friends, and…
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Health & Counselling executives discuss barriers to access, appointment procedures, and their mission to “make care about the client”
February 3, 2020By: Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer What might students expect when they make a mental health appointment with SFU Health & Counselling? The Peak had a chance to conduct an in-person interview with Martin Mroz, Director of SFU’s Health & Counselling Services,…
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