Max Lorette

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Horoscopes Sept 26th–Oct 2nd

Peak Web September 28, 2022

By: Max Lorette and Kelly Chia, Partners in Star Crimes Aries Don’t look now, Aries, but the junk folder in your email is beginning to grow sentient. Before long, it will be strong enough. The Stars haven’t told me exactly what they’ll do, all I know is that it can't be good. Taurus Stop worrying about what other people think about you. Trust me, it probably isn’t as deep as you think it is. Next time you have to fart in class, just really let it rip.  Gemini The Stars think it’s due time to stop comparing your accomplishments to…

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Cryptid Spotlight: The Bennett Creature

Humour September 22, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Associate and Certified Cryptozoologist Dressed in decrepit graduation robes, the Bennett creature lurks between the bookshelves of the reference section. Most who encounter the fearsome creature see little more than a flash of blue and red…

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I AM MARIO: Based on a true story

Humour September 16, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Contributor I have loved Mario since I was young. It was infatuation at first sight when I got my first Nintendo DS and played Super Mario Bros. I ruthlessly threw bananas at any foes I encountered…

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Horoscopes Sept 12–20

Humour September 12, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Associate and the vessel of an unknowable entity Aries: This week, I think you should branch out a little. Go for a walk in nature, collect some sticks off the ground, and join your brethren amongst…

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Horoscopes September 5–11

Humour September 8, 2022

By: Max Lorette, puts the “ho” in horoscopes Aries: Have you remembered to pack an umbrella in your backpack yet, Aries? Don’t forget you live in a temperate rainforest; the weather can change with a drop of a hat. Plus, we…

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In conversation with Neha Sekhon on life cycle of a wildflower

Arts July 19, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Associate SFU student and poet Neha Sekhon pours her heart and soul out in her self-published poetry book, life cycle of a wildflower. This book explores Sekhon’s coming of age story in an easily digestible way,…

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Horoscopes: June 27–July 3

Peak Web June 27, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Associate and Local Mystic Aries:  Has the stress of exams got you down, Aries? Do you feel stuck and exhausted? The stars have told me that you are overdue for a natural shower in the rain. Like…

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Horoscopes: June 6–12

Peak Web June 6, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Associate Aries:  The stars have informed me that it is a good idea for you to stay inside as much as possible this week. The cosmic forecast is calling for a killer sunburn on your horizon, and…

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Five exquisite ways to luxuriate in the dark academia aesthetic

Humour June 3, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Associate and Portrait Holder of Dorian Gray Have you recently finished reading The Secret History by Donna Tartt? Has the slow ascension of summer made you yearn for the cool breeze of autumn? Do you revel in…

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