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Dua Lipa’s online haven of literature

Peak Web September 13, 2026

Content warning: brief mention of suicide and substance use disorder.  I am convinced that in another life, Dua Lipa was an English major. Her podcast Service95 Book Club makes me believe she would’ve aced a seminar on literature and culture. Every month, she chooses a book she’s read and interviews the author. The Service95’s website features additional content, including a list of the author’s book recommendations.  Inclusivity exists at the heart of her podcast. From Ocean Vuong to Roxane Gay, Service95 uplifts voices from a multiplicity of backgrounds. This month, I got to learn more about the novel Martyr!. Written…

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Lighting up Vancouver with the Firecracker Department

Peak Web November 19, 2024

Passion was palpable among the artists present at the Vancouver Firecracker Department launch on Saturday, September 28. Initially a podcast created by award-winning actor Naomi Snieckus, the Firecracker Department grew into an international community of women and gender-non-conforming people “empowering…

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Media to uplift Palestinian narratives

Peak Web November 20, 2023

Content warning: mentions of genocide, violence, and war. Editor’s note: this article was updated on November 24, 2023, to re-word instances of naming the Palestinian genocide a “conflict.” The word “conflict” assigns equal blame to both Israel and Palestine for…

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Communication student union relaunches podcast

Peak Web November 28, 2022

SFU’s communication student union has recently revamped their podcast, The Medium, The Message. It is hosted by vice-president of the communication student union, Talha Butt, and communications coordinators Simran Mann and Arianne Cervantes. The first episode was released on November…

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The Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) welcomes all members with open arms

Peak Web July 15, 2022

You hear it said time and time again. Joining a club at any level — high school, university, adulthood — can be a life changing experience. This is true for both domestic and international students navigating post-secondary, and especially beneficial…

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The Journey Here delves into the behind-the-scenes work of advocacy

Peak Web March 22, 2022

Hosted by Steve Dooley, the executive director of SFU’s Surrey campus, The Journey Here is “a podcast that profiles the stories of community builders from all walks of life.” From students sparking social change to professors igniting grassroots leadership, Dooley’s…

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Examining the challenges women face after leaving the workforce

Peak Web January 17, 2022

Women, Work, More is a four-episode podcast series hosted by SFU sociology and labour studies student Alyha Bardi. The series eloquently shines a light on women in different stages and positions of the working world. In episode four, “Senior Women…

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SFYou: Kandice Sharren on podcast production and education

Peak Web June 24, 2021

  Name: Kandice Sharren Pronouns: She/her/hers Occupation: lecturer/lead editor and project manager of Women’s Print History Project Department Affiliation: Department of English  Hometown: St. Albert, Alberta Fun fact: Her current mission in life is to hold a freestanding handstand  …

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