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I dared to venture into the human traffic jam between MBC and AQ. YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED NEXT
September 27, 2019By: Paige Riding, News Writer SFU students would be some of the first to perish in a zombie apocalypse, I think to myself while walking from the AQ to the Maggie Benston Centre. It’s not just because of the heavy backpacks and sleep deprivation slowing them down; our demise will stem from the construction-induced congestion causing literal human traffic jams on this very narrow walkway between construction sites. As I would find out later, and as SFU Reddit users noticed, the situation was far from ideal. Humour me as I paint the picture of heading to class on a lovely…
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SFSS talks “conversion therapy” in Canada
September 27, 2019By: Carter Hemion, Staff Writer In June 2018, Vancouver became the first Canadian city to ban “conversion therapy.” Now, SFU’s Out On Campus is pushing for more: a complete ban on “conversion therapy” throughout Canada. The Simon Fraser Student Society,…
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Hungry? Try SFU’s Newest Eatery: Vij’s Indian Cuisine
September 25, 2019By: Jess Dela Cruz It’s 12:30 in the afternoon and your three hour lecture just finished. You knew from experience that the 145 was going to be late this morning and didn’t have time to pack food for your six…
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SFSS throws semesterly Club Days event in Convocation Mall
September 19, 2019By: Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer From drones to choir, SFU offers an impressive variety of clubs for its students. Whether you want to unwind and relax, learn valuable life skills or meet like-minded people, there’s a club for you! The…
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The Peak’s Guide to Collective Bargaining for Students
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In an act of futility, The Peak turns to the SLC to learn about time management
September 16, 2019By: Paige Riding, News Writer Have you ever walked into a classroom with a coffee in hand, only to realize that everyone else has an exam in front of them that you completely forgot about? Or have you planned to…
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Contracts, time, and money: the largest issues that educators face in the world of labour
September 16, 2019By: Jess Dela Cruz, News Writer Amongst the tourists, families, cyclists, couples, and curious wanderers, a Labour Day event hosted by the Vancouver District and Labour Council took place at the Jack Poole Plaza on September 2. Booths of various…
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SFSS’s Annual General Meeting recurs on September 25
September 15, 2019By: Paige Riding, News Writer There’s a lot of acronyms plastered across campus this Fall. Ones that say things like “SFSS,” (Simon Fraser Student Society) and “AGM” (Annual General Meeting). As a new (or possibly returning) student, you may wonder…
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SFU’s “Re-use for Good” initiative sparks accessibility concerns
September 9, 2019By: Paige Riding, News Writer Break out those metal straws and show off your most overpriced tumbler cup because this fall SFU is cutting out an array of single-use plastics and products (SUPPs) as part of its Re-use for Good…
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Sleepless at Simon Fraser: What you can learn from Vancouver’s first Sleep Expo
September 7, 2019By: Jess Dela Cruz, News Writer According to SFU’s Fall 2018 Undergraduate Student Survey, 65% of respondents work 10–29 hours per week and 42% were involved in an SFU club. Factor in a full-time course load and personal responsibilities on…
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