Raccoons
SFU’s frat EXPOSED
July 26, 2026To think that every decision I made in my life somehow resulted in going to a frat party is no small burden. I was the classic “fifth year” SFU student, grey around the eyes from all my time spent in windowless classes, just like everyone else in my cohort. Usually a homebody, it had to be serious business to get me out. But the grapevine exchanged hushed, secretive whispers the SFU frat had to take such intense precautions to get around the bad reputation surrounding frats, the brothers were “basically nocturnal.” That means primarily active at night. This kind of…
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The Hangry Games: The ballad of snacks and a momma raccoon
July 31, 2024Burnaby 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…
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Which trash panda are you?
September 29, 2022Trash 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 observe these cuties from a…
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How to make friends at SFU
June 20, 2022Making 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 room to socialize. Although making new…
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Fun facts about SFU’s most popular animal: the raccoon
November 19, 2021Whether 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 SFU’s Burnaby campus. They’re large…
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My Dining Hall disaster
September 7, 2021My 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 first time. It was…
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SFU security guard can’t tell if person entering building is a student or raccoon
March 30, 2021That’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. Well, so I thought. It…
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How SFU’s A-listers are managing without the limelight (and potato wedges) during the pandemic
September 9, 2020Providing 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 their adoring fans on the…
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The mind behind the memes: An exclusive interview with @sfu_raccoons
March 6, 2020With 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 post was made in…
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