Marie Jen Galilo
How art supports healthy aging
August 3, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer Many people are afraid of growing old because they fear its features, including changes in physical appearance and cognitive abilities as well as social isolation. Art can help us reframe our perspective on aging and learn to view it as a gift. The Arts & Health: Healthy Aging Through the Arts project creates collaborative spaces where seniors and Indigenous Elders work with artists to explore different art media. To learn more about this initiative, The Peak corresponded with its coordinator, Caroline Liffmann. Arts & Health is a Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation project,…
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Immersive art as a call to action in Interglacial
August 3, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer Glaciers are not only rivers of ice, but also ancient, geological reflections of time. We are currently living through interglacial — the stage of the ice age characterized by warmer temperatures. Through her exhibition…
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Art is a path towards healing
July 19, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer Content warning: mention of suicide. Art is more than aesthetics, talent, and skill — it’s a pathway towards peace and healing. The Artistic Accountant directed by Dom Fegan is a short documentary featuring accountant…
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SFU’s medical school prepares to open
July 13, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer On June 5, SFU’s medical school was renamed the SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine to thank the Stephens family for their $40 million donation to the institution. According to SFU, Ratana and Arran…
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Reclaiming fractured identities in Wildhood
July 13, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer Content warning: mention of domestic abuse. Where can you seek refuge when you are running from yourself? This is the question asked by Wildhood, directed by Two-Spirit and Mi’kmaw screenwriter and director, Bretten Hannam.…
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A leaked conversation with SFU’s new chatbot — Cloud
July 13, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Cloud Bot Server Student: Greetings, Cloud. I need your help with an urgent matter. Cloud: [Unstable connection. Reconnected] Student: I have no time for your cheap AI antics right now. I’m dealing with an urgent matter…
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SFU’s sports teams are disconnected from students
July 5, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer Did you know that SFU has 10 sports categories, including basketball, soccer, wrestling, swimming, cross country, track and field, golf, and softball? Because I sure didn’t. From 2000 to 2010 SFU sports teams had…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Tapsilog
June 22, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer Silogs are an everyday breakfast favourite of Filipino households, consisting of three main components: sinangag (garlic fried rice), pritong itlog (fried eggs), and your choice of protein. Traditional silog proteins include tapa (marinated beef),…
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Recent Andes virus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise
June 15, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer On April 1, the MV Hondius cruise departed from Argentina with two Dutch passengers who were carrying the Andes virus, leading to a boat-wide outbreak. In their latest update, released on May 28, the…
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Club Profile: the Filipino Student Association
June 15, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer SFU’s Filipino Student Association (FSA) was founded in 2021 by Filipino international students who recognized the need for a community on campus, a space for Filipinos — who make up around 3% of the…
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