opinion
Fuck Donald Trump — really?
May 24, 2016[dropcap]I[/dropcap] used to be extremely anti-Trump. “He’s a racist, the wall is ridiculous, he’s a bad businessman, and he has no experience,” I would say. Like many, I was quick to attack the man but not his policies. Last week, The Peak produced the front-page opinion-editorial by Sarah Finley called “Fuck Trump.” Now, there’s a lot of misinformation causing unjustified hate toward the Donald that needs to be cleared up. Is the wall a stupid idea? Trump’s wall is his most controversial proposal. People sometimes overlook the fact that there is already a border wall. It doesn’t function well at…
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SFU could be doing more to combat waste
May 24, 2016[dropcap]S[/dropcap]FU continually boasts about its commitment to environmentalism, often while citing the Zero Waste Initiative. That kind of thing sounds great on a brochure that’s handed out to naïve prospective students. But is SFU truly doing its part to cut…
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For me, studying political science is personal
May 24, 2016[dropcap]H[/dropcap]i, my name is Tamara and I’m a fourth-year political science student. I have taken a lot of different courses here at SFU, but I started as a political science major, and I will graduate as one — one day.…
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We can’t ignore the role of climate change in Fort McMurray
May 24, 2016[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen a tragedy like the fire earlier this month in Fort McMurray strikes, we absolutely have to acknowledge the terrible loss of homes, the displacement of thousands of residents, and the devastation it leaves behind. But we also have to…
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Universities should adopt a uniform grading scale
May 24, 2016[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tuart Rojstaczer is not exactly a household name, but he has caused quite a frenzy. A retired professor from Duke University, he has titled himself as “America’s grade inflation czar.” Rojstaczer left his teaching position at Duke to pursue researching…
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The AQ art gallery needs to be relocated
May 24, 2016[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he SFU Art Gallery in the Academic Quadrangle only serves a small portion of the population while occupying one of the busiest spots on Burnaby campus. Because of this, those who run the gallery need to either make their exhibits…
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Student-faculty romance is dangerous and unacceptable
May 24, 2016[dropcap]A[/dropcap]dam Van der Zwan’s opinion piece entitled “Student-faculty romance. Sorry, where’s the problem?” further perpetuates the need to constantly satisfy our every desire instantly. In the age of fast food, fast fashion, and instant messaging, we have become so used…
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A perfect death
May 20, 2016[dropcap]I [/dropcap]like to think that I am an empathetic person; I often put myself in the shoes of others in order to gain a better understanding of their thoughts and feelings. On a few occasions, I have caught myself wondering…
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Athletes should be allowed to use performance enhancing drugs
May 19, 2016[dropcap]“D[/dropcap]o drugs! Drugs are good for us!” These statements look bizarre. That’s because the opposite has been enthusiastically drilled into our heads for a long time. We’re averse to the idea that drug use might actually lead to a positive…
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Naturopathic medicine isn’t total crap
May 16, 2016[dropcap]R[/dropcap]efusing readily available, life-saving medicine for your child is inexcusable. But in the outrage that is rightfully directed towards idolatry of natural remedies, we need to be careful to not throw out the baby with the ginseng, gluten-free bath water.…
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