Phone Min Thant
The Terror brings forth bristling psychological horror
June 7, 2026By: Phone Min Thant, Arts & Culture Editor Snow-covered lands, cold winds, frozen seas, no fresh food — least of all any human contact — to be spotted as far as the eye can see. That is the essence of “Arctic Horror,” a film genre that was made mainstream by the blockbuster The Thing (1982) by John Carpenter. But, what if I told you that there is an Arctic horror series set closer to home during the late-Victorian era, without modern technology, and with much less extra-terrestrial beings? Allow me to introduce The Terror (Season 1). The Terror is based…
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SFU’s new Southeast Asian research initiative set to host its first event
February 9, 2026By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer Editor’s note: The Peak’s arts & culture editor, Phone Min Thant, co-led this event. He was not involved in the editorial process of this article. The School for International Studies’ newly formed Southeast Asian research…
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Gwangju Uprising explores the quest for democracy
November 11, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Arts & Culture Editor Content warning: Brief mention of military brutality Beyond Death, Beyond the Darkness of the Age — a poetic name for a book that has so much suffering, death, and destruction. While the…
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Four book recommendations for Disability Pride Month
July 24, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Arts and Culture Editor knot body by Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch knot body is a collection of poems, short stories, and letters that address various themes, along with how people with disabilities are treated unjustly by…
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Canada should prioritize domestic needs over NATO spending
July 16, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Arts & Culture Editor On June 25, fresh from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would fulfill its commitments to the alliance’s new defence budget of 5% of…
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Friends of Simon: building community through education
May 28, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Arts & Culture Editor The author of this article is a Friends of Simon tutor. Following The Peak’s conflict of interest policy, the piece’s payment has been reduced. “It’s the best job I’ve ever done,” Teagan…
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SFU’s artistic history comes to life in A Magical Time
May 22, 2025By: Kyla Wane, SFU Student One step onto SFU’s Burnaby campus, and the word “prison” comes to mind. However, the campus’ grey walls and bleak buildings hold a rich cultural history. A Magical Time: The Early Days of the Arts…
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Trump loses historic match of geopolitical chess
April 5, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer Editor’s note: This article is rated “CIR” for Chess and International Relations enthusiasts. May contain references to your favourite or most disliked world leader. Knowledge of chessboard coordinates is encouraged. Reader discretion is advised. …
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Introducing SFU faculty Pokémon cards
April 4, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer Did you know, raccoons aren’t the only critters roaming campus? Here are some of the Pokémon you will face as you wander the concrete halls of the mountain fortress — each belonging to one…
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National Institute of Health funding cuts impact research across North America
April 3, 2025By: Phone Min Thant, Staff Writer and Hannah Fraser, News Editor In February, the Trump administration undertook a number of “drastic” steps to reduce government spending on healthcare and medical research, according to PBS. On February 7, the National Institutes…
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