Petra Chase
The benefits of joining your neighbourhood Buy Nothing
July 14, 2023By: Petra Chase, Art & Culture Editor What does the jar of candied ginger on my shelf have in common with the framed painting of lilacs hanging on my wall, or my thriving potted monstera plant? They were all gifted to me by generous neighbours, members of my local Buy Nothing (BN) group on Facebook. If you’re not a part of a BN group, you might be missing out. The groups consist of residents within a geographical boundary (and relatively walkable distance), where members offer items and services to give away, or make requests — all for free. There’s a…
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New app lets you take Indigenous-guided tours at your own pace
July 12, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor I’ve spent plenty of hot days biking along the seawall, exploring Xwayxway’s (Stanley Park) lush forests, and spotting salmon berries and squirrels by the lagoon. Even so, I realized I’ve only scratched the…
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Mary Ancheta Quartet takes cinematic jazz to the Next Level
June 13, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor I was intrigued by the track titles on Mary Ancheta Quartet’s EP, Level Up, released on June 2; “Grease the Wheel” and “Gotta Get it” instil being in motion, which is exactly what…
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Soak up spice n’ umami with this cold noodle salad
June 2, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor This cold noodle salad exists in the middle of a venn diagram of everything you might look for in the perfect recipe. There’s NO COOKING involved (except for boiling the noodles), it’s easy…
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Dialogue series highlights diversity among BC youth
May 30, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Editor’s note: Jocelyn Wong, who was interviewed for this piece, has previously contributed to The Peak. The Peak acknowledges and has taken steps to prevent conflicts of interest or potential bias from influencing…
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explorASIAN gallery hopping guide
May 23, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts and Culture Editor One of the best ways to reignite your sense of wonder is by visiting an art exhibit — or three. And I’ve got your next field trip covered! Last week, we toured exhibits…
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Manufacturing the Threat exposes how policing upholds power in Canada
May 15, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Content warning: mentions of Islamophobia, colonialism, and racism. Canada’s façade of tolerance and freedom is stripped away in a new documentary called Manufacturing the Threat. It’s the first feature-length documentary that explores the…
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New Music: Täbï Yösha teases debut EP with two sultry singles
May 15, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor As a trained singer and dancer, Täbï Yösha has long been a go-getter in Quebec’s music scene, collaborating with artists and dipping her toes in many genres. From jazz and classical to hip-hop…
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There Are Hierarchies of Grief honours lost loved ones
May 8, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts and Culture Editor There Are Hierarchies of Grief plunges into the way grief suddenly swallows you. The five-minute short film is part of the CBC Gem series, How to Lose Everything, which features five short films…
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Trends in music
April 4, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor In: Atmospheric motifs Atmospheres pull an album together and make it much more memorable. This is how Caroline Polachek’s album, Desire, I want to turn into you, sets itself apart. The way Polachek…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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