Raccoons
The Hangry Games: The ballad of snacks and a momma raccoon
July 31, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate Burnaby Mountain, known for its thriving ecosystems and wildlife, was hit by an influx of humans in 1965. Once known as the spot for critters to flourish, it was taken over by people, with no consideration for these creatures’ feelings or bellies — only “engagement,” whatever that means. Raccoons have historically been shamed the most, with phones shoved in their faces. Sheryl, a single raccoon mom to her children Emmaleigh and Lakynn, is at the centre of a scandal. Most recently viral all over Reddit, a video documents Sheryl attempting to adjust to human meal…
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Which trash panda are you?
September 29, 2022By: Sharon Ha, SFU Student Trash pandas, otherwise known as raccoons of the family procyonidae, are not only cute, they are terrifying. Why? Because they are mouthy, smart, and awesome! Why not find out which one you are while you…
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How to make friends at SFU
June 20, 2022By: Rufus the Raccoon, Friendship Expert Making friends is hard. At SFU, it can be hard as concrete. Humans call it a “commuter campus” for a reason! Everyone is in a rush to get somewhere else, and few people leave…
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Fun facts about SFU’s most popular animal: the raccoon
November 19, 2021by Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate Whether they’re breaking into student residences, learning how to use the automatic doors in the AQ, or stealing the fish in the reflection pond, raccoons are the most involved out of all the wildlife on…
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My Dining Hall disaster
September 7, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer My name is Hella Enderson, and this is the story of how a raccoon and I bonded over our love for sushi. I was walking towards the Dining Hall when I saw the raccoon for the…
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SFU security guard can’t tell if person entering building is a student or raccoon
March 30, 2021By: Dev Petrovic, Staff Writer That’s the best you can do, SFU? You gave me a plastic folding table to sit at while ensuring the university’s security? I’m in the AQ, a building once infested by students but now abandoned.…
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How SFU’s A-listers are managing without the limelight (and potato wedges) during the pandemic
September 9, 2020By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer Providing its readers with the latest scoops on SFU’s most notable, The Peak reached out to three different raccoons on the Burnaby campus to get a sense of how they’re coping with being away from…
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The mind behind the memes: An exclusive interview with @sfu_raccoons
March 6, 2020By: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer With over 1,100 followers on Instagram, @sfu_raccoons has become a hit hub for showcasing SFU’s favourite furry friends. I interviewed the person behind @sfu_raccoons to get the inside scoop on their growing social-media stardom; their first…
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Dispelling raccoons’ cute image with hard facts would make SFU safer for humans and animals
November 16, 2019By: Mishaa Khan, Peak Associate Burnaby campus raccoons must realize that they are on student territory while they willingly pose for Snapchat stories and nibble on dropped food left on the floor. Students forget that raccoons are wild animals with the…
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Going undercover with the raccoons
September 19, 2018Written by: Jennifer Low SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 – DAY 10: They have accepted me as one of their own The raccoons still have not seen through my disguise. I credit, of course, my own terrific arts and craft skills in…
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