Raccoons
SFU’s frat EXPOSED
July 26, 2026By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer, Staff Writer To 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…
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COMIC: The raccoons fall for a human’s tricks
February 2, 2026By: Mason Mattu and Katie Walkley
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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…
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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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