Michelle Young
SFYou: Motoki Long-Nozawa discusses LGBTQIA2S+ language in classrooms
August 29, 2021by Michelle Young, News Editor Name: Motoki Long-Nozawa Pronouns: he/him Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Occupation: Japanese language instructor Department Affiliation: Department of World Languages and Literature Fun fact: “I drink a green smoothie and practice self, positive affirmation every morning. These make me physically and mentally strong and resilient. Of course, I sometimes feel down. However, I try to embrace my negative feelings and take my time for recovery. I do not rush. Embracing myself and practicing something that makes me positive are key to my happy life.” Motoki Long-Nozawa has worked as a Japanese teaching assistant, language consultant, and…
Continue reading
Moon wobble may cause flooding in BC
July 30, 2021Written by: Michelle Young, News Editor A new NASA study stated “Upcoming changes in the moon's orbit could lead to record flooding on Earth in the next decade.” They explained that, while the moon’s regular cycle causes high and low…
Continue reading
We should be more cautious of the delta variant
July 26, 2021By: Michelle Young, News Editor BC is bolting into its reopening plan. At stage three, we can have personal gatherings, organized gatherings at half capacity, and national travel. BC only has 52% of the population fully vaccinated. With concerns surrounding…
Continue reading
Monday Music: Summer bops for polyglots
July 5, 2021By: Michelle Young, News Editor Whether you’re learning a new language or just want something to freshen up your playlist, there’s a variety of international music scenes yet to be discovered. Indulge in this versatile playlist to find the right…
Continue reading
Food for Thought: Arepas
June 7, 2021By: Michelle Young, News Editor Arepas y café con leche is a typical Venezuelan breakfast. Arepas are made from pre-cooked corn flour, water, and salt. As a staple food that can substitute for bread, they can be stuffed with almost…
Continue reading
“Diaspora Stories” explores circulation and identity
May 30, 2021By: Michelle Young, News Editor Hosted in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library and Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre, Diaspora Stories: How Circulation Defines Latin America was held over Zoom as a part of the Racism(s): Latin America & Identity…
Continue reading
Vancouver non-profit offers free HIV self-test kits to increase equitable health care
May 29, 2021Written by: Michelle Young, News Editor and Carter Hemion, Staff Writer The Community-Based Research Centre (CRBC) now offers up to three free self-test kits for HIV. Gay, bisexual, transgender, queer men, non-binary, and Two-Spirit British Columbians are eligible to recieve…
Continue reading
We shouldn’t rush to go back to normal
May 26, 2021By: Michelle Young, News Editor COVID-19 vaccination rollout began a few months ago in Canada — 38% of our population has received one dose, and 3% of the population is fully vaccinated. In the US, those numbers soar to 47%…
Continue reading
SFU releases report on Black alumnus arrest
March 17, 2021Written by: Michelle Young, News Editor Content warning: descriptions of police violence. On March 11, president Joy Johnson released a report to the SFU community detailing the conclusions of a Black alumnus’ campus arrest. The report, which was conducted externally…
Continue reading
David Ly discusses inspirations, metaphors, and more in “Mythical Man”
February 7, 2021By: Michelle Young, News Editor In April 2020, Vancouver-based writer and SFU alumnus David Ly published his debut poetry collection, Mythical Man. During an email interview with The Peak, Ly shared his creative process. Reminiscing on his experience at SFU,…
Continue reading
