Petra Chase
Exploring the importance of student press in Canada
July 26, 2026By: Ella Pendlington, SFU Student, and Petra Chase, Features Editor In June 2021, the Student Press Freedom Act was created by student journalists Spencer Izen and Jessica Kim, then editor-in-chief and managing editor of The Griffins’ Nest, a high school student newspaper. In response to their work investigating the Vancouver School Board’s transparency and operations in May 2021, the school’s administration informed Izen and Kim they needed the principal’s “blessing” to publish said article. Following this, Izen and Kim wrote a letter to the BC Civil Liberties Association. Eventually, with their support, the Canadian Youth Journalism Project, and the Canadian…
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Opinions-in-Chaos: Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
July 19, 2026By: Petra Chase, Features Editor and Mason Mattu, Humour Editor As SFU’s independent student newspaper, The Peak is committed to highlighting the concerns of our local community. This week, our team decided to settle a decades-long rivalry between Bob and…
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Understanding the Rohingya genocide, heritage, and the path forward, from a Rohingya Canadian
June 7, 2026By: Petra Chase, Features Editor Content warning: mentions of sexual violence. While the turn of 2026 triggered widespread 2016 nostalgia, this period was, rather, a harrowing reminder of genocide and ongoing struggle for the Rohingya community, the world’s largest stateless…
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SFSS bars recording at Council meetings, deterring student reporting
March 20, 2026Written by Petra Chase, Features Editor with contributions from Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer Editor’s note: The features editor and a staff writer spoke to the news team to learn more about this ongoing situation. Beyond being interviewed and forwarding us…
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Black women musicians and the stubborn R&B label
March 16, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer and Petra Chase, Features Editor Black women in music tend to get boxed into one repeated spot: rhythm and blues, more commonly known as R&B. Black artists in general tend to get pigeonholed in genres…
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Reconnecting with my hormonal rhythms
March 2, 2026By: Petra Chase, Features Editor Editor’s note: The following article reflects the writer’s personal experience regarding hormonal contraceptives and menstrual cycles, which vary from person to person. It is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified medical practitioner for…
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SFU Iranian students speak out
February 23, 2026By: Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer and Petra Chase, Features Editor It’s been over a month since the Islamic Republic of Iran began its crackdown on nationwide protests against the regime. Protests erupted in December 2025 regarding economic hardship and against…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Charity campaigns at the checkout
January 12, 2026By: Petra Chase, Features Editor I recently moved close to a Walmart and inevitably find myself there for essentials. Every time, I’m asked if I want to add a donation onto my bill. This seems like a convenient way for…
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Monday Music: Tropical song for winter blues
December 18, 2025By: Petra Chase, Features Editor This time of year can be mentally and emotionally difficult. As the days get shorter, darker, and gloomier, the winter blues, or in more severe cases, seasonal affective disorder, are common. One thing that helps…
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Mental disorders aren’t personality traits
November 11, 2025By: Petra Chase, Features Editor Content warning: references to ableism and ableist slurs. I recently came across a jarring Instagram reel that said, “All my friends are lowkey schizo.” Surprisingly, the comments were nothing but positive, tagging friends and feeding…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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