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SFU and ResLife have failed women on campus
June 17, 2016[dropcap]P[/dropcap]rovided you don’t live under a rock, you have most likely heard of the three rape allegations against one male SFU student that have recently come to light. According to news reports, the alleged rapist was permitted to live on Residence through the Fall and Spring semesters alongside his victims. Two of said victims have reportedly dropped out of university and have removed themselves from residence due to feeling so unsafe. Overnight, this issue has provoked widespread concern among staff and students alike, with the dominant tone of response being anger and shock — and rightfully so. Upon questioning, both…
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Those sexually assaulted deserve convenience
November 9, 2015In the event of a medical emergency, the last thing a victim should be worried about is whether or not the medical facility they arrived at will have the appropriate equipment and trained staff to effectively assist them. Unfortunately, for…
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Bud Light ads should encourage proper consent
May 11, 2015[caption id="attachment_2421" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Photo Credit: Phoebe Lim[/caption] “We’ll be heading out for drinks after. Where do you want to go?” “Oh, anywhere. . . I’m up for whatever.” This is the social dialogue that many of us use with…
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Peak Speak: Sexual Assault on Campus
March 11, 2015In this week's Peak Speak, we ask students if they think SFU is doing enough to raise awareness of sexual assault on campus. Created by Paige Smith & Eric Smith Special thanks to Adam VanderZwan
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University Briefs
January 31, 2015Toronto ranks number one for most sugar babies University of Toronto was ranked number one for most new sugar babies in 2014 on the popular Sugar Daddy site SeekingArrangements. The site helps older men seeking the companionship of younger women,…
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Nail polish is not the answer
September 15, 2014Four undergrad students from North Carolina State University recently came forward with a nail polish that changes colours when exposed to date rape drugs such as Rohypnol, Xanax, and GHB, thus enabling the wearer to dip a finger into a…
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