Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik
Writing stories since 1965 — The Peak turns 60!
November 11, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer The year 1965 saw the development of the modern Canadian flag, the first spacewalk, Malcolm X’s assassination, and other notable events. It was amid the backdrop of these events that The Peak, SFU’s independent student newspaper, was born. 60 years later, The Peak continues to publish issues weekly. To celebrate this anniversary, the paper contacted editors from The Peak’s founding era as well as more recent times to explore how the publication has changed, and what impact its work has had on those involved. The publication as it exists today is the result of the…
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Latin American Heritage Month events
November 11, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer October marks Latin American Heritage Month in Canada — a time to honour the ongoing impact and future influence of Latin Americans on the country. Both Canada and Latin America are steeped in rich Indigenous…
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The Steve Chronigulls
November 11, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik The Peak recently interviewed Steve C. Gull, a local screenwriter and seagull who lives in the reflecting pond. We decided to check back in with the avian creative and see how he’s been since we last spoke.…
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Throughout the Lower Mainland, housing struggles persist
November 11, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Content warning: mentions of systemic violence, overdose, and death From Vancouver to Kelowna, community members are uniting in solidarity for those affected by ongoing tent city policies. In late March, residents along the Okanagan rail…
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It’s time to rethink our hockey obsession
November 11, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Multiculturalism and hockey are often portrayed as encapsulating the Canadian identity; however, the two don’t seem to intersect. This sentiment is shared in an article from the University of Toronto Press, written on sportscaster Harnarayan…
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SFYou: Steven C. Gull
November 10, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik If you’ve taken some time to explore around SFU, you’ve likely stumbled upon the reflecting pond. This aquatic tapestry is home to many creatures, including koi fish, herons, and even the occasional automobile. The Peak sat down…
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BC Supreme Court ruling grants Quw’utsun Nation Aboriginal title over lands
November 8, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer The Cowichan Tribes v. Canada trial spanned 513 days from 2019 to 2023, making it the longest trial in Canadian history. On August 7 of this year, BC Supreme Court judge Barbara Young ruled that…
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What does Burnaby city council’s new motion mean?
November 8, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer On August 26, the Burnaby mayor, councillors, and residents filed into city hall and found their seats, a regular biweekly occurrence. Soon after calling the meeting to order, mayor Mike Hurley turned the mic over…
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Council Chats: Support for Palestine and science Week of Welcome
November 8, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer As a new semester begins and summer slowly fades to fall, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Council continues to convene for bi-weekly meetings. For those new to campus life, Council serves as the governing…
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Meet the BC Green Party leadership candidates
November 8, 2025By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer The BC Greens are slated to elect new leadership this month. After losing her seat in the provincial election in October 2024, former party head Sonia Furstenau stepped down in January 2025. Now, three candidates…
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