Niveja Assalaarachchi
Once a tool of empire, cricket has been reclaimed for good
March 24, 2026I know what you’re thinking: “Don’t you gotta know what a crumpet is to understand cricket?” For most people at SFU, and in Canada, cricket is seen as an odd sport, often associated with British colonialism. Cricket is the world’s second-largest sport, with a majority of the fanbase being situated in South Asia but also in places like the Caribbean, Australia, South Africa, and Aotearoa (colonially known as New Zealand). The story of the global phenomenon known as cricket and its development here in Canada and SFU is a tale of changing trends. It shows how different countries and populations…
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Family makes food special
March 23, 2026When I was a kid, my grandmother would always try to sneak a piece of candy into my pocket, much to my parents’ dismay. Maybe for many people this story might sound trivial, maybe amusing. For me, it meant a…
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Monday Music: For the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year
March 23, 2026The start of the year is an important time for most, often marked by reflecting on the past year and making new promises. However, for many cultures, January 1 is not traditionally seen as the start of the new year.…
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Movement presents plan for Surrey’s transit future
March 17, 2026Surrey is the Lower Mainland’s fastest-growing city and is expected to surpass Vancouver in population by 2038. Considering this growth, the organization Movement: Metro Vancouver Riders recently released a report highlighting their vision for the future of transit in Surrey.…
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Reconciliation is forged by authenticity
March 17, 2026Content warning: mentions of genocide against Indigenous Peoples and denialism of genocide. The question of what reconciliation is and what solidarity with Indigenous Peoples can look like is a necessary topic of conversation. How settlers respond to the brutal legacy…
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Vancouver City Council rejects motion for transit snow removal priority
March 16, 2026On February 4, Vancouver City Council’s standing committee on city finances and services rejected a motion to prioritize snow removal at transit hotspots. The motion, which was brought forth by OneCity Vancouver councillor Lucy Maloney, was defeated 6–2. COPE Vancouver…
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Cunk on Mountain: SFU professor reveals what politics really are
March 3, 2026They say that politics is real, veryrealpolitiks, I think, is what the experts call it. But does it really feel real right now? Are we living in a simulation — is it all AI? Why does the orange man want…
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Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies holds lecture on the path forward for Gaza
March 2, 2026On February 4, the Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies held a lecture on the future of the Gaza Strip. The talk highlighted the background of Israel’s genocide in Gaza and the origins of the Palestinian struggle. The talk also discussed…
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Hogan’s Alley Society hosts discussion on the importance of Afrocentric values
March 2, 2026On February 10, the Hogan’s Alley Society (HAS) hosted an online discussion exploring the impact of Afrocentric values in public spaces throughout the Lower Mainland. The event, which is part of the organization’s “Building Belonging” series, featured a panel of…
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SFU’s new Southeast Asian research initiative set to host its first event
February 9, 2026Editor’s note: The Peak’s arts & culture editor, Phone Min Thant, co-led this event. He was not involved in the editorial process of this article. The School for International Studies’ newly formed Southeast Asian research initiative will host its first…
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