Out on Campus
Voices of SFU: “What do you want from your next SFSS representatives?”
March 9, 2019Compiled by: Alex Bloom and Gabrielle McLaren “I would like to see the SFSS focus on more health and wellness resources for students. I think bringing in a dietician/nutritionist to give workshops geared towards student lifestyles and student budgets would go a long way. Workshops with certified fitness instructors would also be great to introduce students to different types of workouts and their benefits!” Anastasia Kosteckyj, history ~~~~ “The SFSS has taken on a number of important roles on the campus — not the least of which are managing Out on Campus and the Women's Center - and moving forward,…
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Queer culture should be more than just parties
February 2, 2019Written by: Yelin Gemma Lee, Peak Associate Vancouver’s LGBTQ21A+ community has been fighting for its unified presence for a long time, and now it is considered one of the most LGBTQ21A+-friendly cities in Canada. Although while event organizers like Flygirl Productions,…
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Ashley Brooks is ready to lead Out on Campus through its reopening
January 19, 2019By: Lauren Wallace, Peak Associate Fast facts on Ashley Name: Ashley Brooks Pronouns: He/him/his Education: Ashley recently finished his PhD at Anglia Ruskin University on the perception of gay men in the United Kingdom Hometown: London, England Hobbies: Ashley loves cooking and travelling, especially…
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Queer students deserve better than what the SFSS is providing
October 22, 2018Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor When I left high school, every breath felt fresher and every step felt stronger. Most students experience this power, but to queer students this can be even more valued. For us, coming to university…
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Students comment on accessibility, accountability, and engagement during SFSS AGM
October 1, 2018Written by Amneet Mann, News Editor The 2018 annual general meeting (AGM) held by the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) saw significant student turnout, though the number of attendees dropped following the impeachment of former SFSS president Jas Randhawa.…
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Out on Campus closed until early October
September 24, 2018Written by: Michelle Gomez, Staff Writer Simon Fraser Student Society’s (SFSS) Out on Campus, the university’s LGBTQ+ education, advocacy, and resource centre, is temporarily closed. According to SFSS CEO Martin Wyant in an email interview with The Peak, the…
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Unsanctioned posters with SFSS logo taken down, but fate of Redeemed Christian Fellowship still unclear
July 3, 2018Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor Last week, The Peak reported that the Redeemed Christian Fellowship (RCF), a club recognised by the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS), had used the society’s logo without permission to advertise an event that…
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Talking superheroes and superqueers with Dani McNeil-Willmot
June 20, 2018By: Lauren Wallace, SFU Student Fast Facts on Dani Name: Dani McNeil-Willmot Pronouns: They / Them / Their Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Psychology from Cape Breton University Past work and volunteer experiences: Advocacy work with previously incarcerated self-identified…
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SFSS and FIC announce support and services delivery agreement
May 14, 2018By: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor On January 2, 2019, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) will begin providing a broad range of services and support for the students of Fraser International College (FIC). The agreement between the SFSS…
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Out on Campus reopens its doors and welcomes new coordinator
March 27, 2018Earlier this semester, Simon Fraser Student Society’s Out on Campus (OOC) — a centre that provides support services and learning space for LGBTQ+ individuals — had to temporarily halt its activities because its previous volunteer and program coordinator, Kyle McCloy,…
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