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Andrew Petter won’t be seeking a third term as SFU’s president
March 4, 2019In December 2018, Fiona Robin, chair of the SFU Board of Governors, announced that Andrew Petter will be stepping down from his role as the institution’s president and vice-chancellor at the end of August 2020. Recently, The Peak had the opportunity to sit down with president Petter and discuss his soon-to-be 10-year tenure at SFU, what he plans on doing for the remainder of his term, and his decision to resign. Petter started his term at SFU on September 1, 2010, and prior to becoming SFU’s ninth president, he was a NDP cabinet minister. Since then, he has helped champion…
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Students comment on accessibility, accountability, and engagement during SFSS AGM
October 1, 2018Written by Amneet Mann, News Editor The 2018 annual general meeting (AGM) held by the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) saw significant student turnout, though the number of attendees dropped following the impeachment of former SFSS president Jas Randhawa.…
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Board Shorts
September 10, 2018Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor Board approved a partnership between the SFSS and Refresh Financial Vice-president (VP) finance Matthew Chow announced a new partnership between the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) and financial services company Refresh Financial in…
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SFSS president petitions to bring forward new motions for a SGM
September 10, 2018By: Amneet Mann, News Editor With the vote to decide his impeachment nearing, SFSS president Jas Randhawa has come forth with his own motions for the student body to vote on in a special general meeting (SGM). Randhawa is…
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SFSS members continue to comment following impeachment motion
September 4, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor After unanimously passing the motion to recommend the impeachment of president Jas Randhawa was passed unanimously, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) announced the motion on Facebook. The impeachment will be brought to…
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SFSS president accused of violating society protocols
September 3, 2018Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor and Amneet Mann, News Editor This article is part of a series discussing the leaked recording provided to The Peak by Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) president Jas Randhawa. The recording documents a…
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Board members allege president is unable to accept feedback
September 1, 2018Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor and Amneet Mann, News Editor This article is part of a series discussing the leaked recording provided to The Peak by Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) president Jas Randhawa. The recording documents a…
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Physical assault allegations made against SFSS president
August 31, 2018Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor and Amneet Mann, News Editor This article is part of a series discussing the leaked recording provided to The Peak by Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) president Jas Randhawa. The recording documents a…
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Leaked recording reveals turmoil within SFSS over Jas Randhawa’s presidency
August 31, 2018Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor and Amneet Mann, News Editor In his email to The Peak, stating that he was under pressure to resign as president of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS), Jas Randhawa attached a recording…
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Board Shorts
August 28, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor with files from Alex Bloom, Editor-in-Chief Board set date and appointed planning committee for AGM The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors resolved to host their annual general meeting (AGM) on…
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