Perspective

An angry-looking person, ostensibly a professor, is throwing a “C-” at someone. The person is distracted, looking at some flowers, and does not seem bothered by the grade bouncing off their head.
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Don’t focus too hard on your grades

Opinions February 27, 2022

By: Ira Rishi, SFU Student Albert Einstein, the physicist widely regarded for his scientific and philosophical contributions, is quoted to have said: “Try not to be a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” This has been a critical lesson I’ve learnt throughout my degree. Importantly, it distinguishes between success and value. While success can be defined as achievement by others’ standards, it is not always identical to value; the achievement of one’s own standards. Taking classes at a university, finishing a degree, and staying on top of it all by having great grades is…

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Someone is holding toilet paper rolls over their eyes like binoculars. They are straight-faced, and it’s a very funny-looking photo.
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Humour is an overlooked tool in creating social change

Peak Web February 2, 2022

By: Sara Brinkac, Humour Editor Ah humour, a beauty of a concept and a wonderful spice to life. What’s there to say about humour that hasn’t already been said? It shows intelligence (sometimes), it diffuses tense situations (most of the time),…

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