Out on Campus
Queer culture should be more than just parties
February 2, 2019Vancouver’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, Babes on Babes, and Man Up do an incredible job of locking down the best parties of our lives, Vancouver is seriously lacking in LGBTQ21A+ culture beyond nightlife. The queer community consists of diverse human beings. Some are private, introverted, socially anxious, asexual, or not down to party all the time. These individuals could feel like they are not able to be an active part of…
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Ashley Brooks is ready to lead Out on Campus through its reopening
January 19, 2019Fast 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 when…
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Queer students deserve better than what the SFSS is providing
October 22, 2018When 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 can mean finding ourselves in an…
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Students comment on accessibility, accountability, and engagement during SFSS AGM
October 1, 2018The 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. Following the special resolution to impeach…
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Out on Campus closed until early October
September 24, 2018Simon 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 space will reopen in the beginning…
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Unsanctioned posters with SFSS logo taken down, but fate of Redeemed Christian Fellowship still unclear
July 3, 2018Last 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 raised concerns with the LGBTQ+ community. The…
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Talking superheroes and superqueers with Dani McNeil-Willmot
June 20, 2018Fast 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 women, The Cape Breton University…
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SFSS and FIC announce support and services delivery agreement
May 14, 2018On 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 and FIC has been reached after years…
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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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Positive Space Network fills in the queer knowledge gap for SFU faculty
February 5, 2018SFU staff and faculty have been receiving a crash course on the LGBTQ+ community and issues thanks to Out on Campus’ Positive Space Network Program. As SFU’s LGBTQ+ advocacy group, Out on Campus has developed an hour-long workshop in which…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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