Rastko Koprivica
BASS advocates for space in the SUB for business student groups
March 25, 2024By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer On January 31, Business Administration Student Society (BASS) councillor Meha Sidhu requested that the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Council dedicate BASS a permanent home in the Student Union Building (SUB). Sidhu noted the current space designated for BASS is too small to host their 14 umbrella clubs and accommodate drop-in hours. The request was met with questions and concerns from the Council. The SFSS was concerned that approving space for BASS in the SUB would decrease space for accessible student study rooms. The Peak spoke to Sidhu about BASS’ need for a space in…
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FASS promotes anti-bullying with pink wall of kindness initiative
March 11, 2024By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer Brian Fox, coordinator of student engagement for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), wanted to spread messages of kindness and anti-bullying at SFU. He turned the focus of Pink Shirt Day into an…
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SFSS has mass resignations, new executives on staff
January 30, 2023By: Karissa Ketter, News Editor Editor’s note: Chloë Arneson, who was interviewed for this piece, is a former Peak employee. The Peak acknowledges and has taken steps to prevent conflicts of interest or potential bias from influencing the article. Helen…
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SFU considers legal action for Student Union Building closure
March 19, 2022By: Rastko Koprivica, Peak Associate On January 20, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) notified students that the Student Union Building (SUB) will be closed from January 24 until at least February 18. The decision to close the Student Union Building…
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Learn more about SFU’s Media and Maker Commons, a collaborative, hands-on learning environment
February 7, 2022By: Rastko Koprivica, SFU Student If you’re looking to try 3D printing, video and audio recording, laser cutting and engraving, or machine embroidery, there’s a place on campus that may interest you — the Media and Maker Commons. Located in SFU’s…
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Club Profile: SFU Esports Association
October 12, 2021by Rastko Koprivica, SFU Student Since 2015, the SFU Esports Association has been a strong presence not only on the SFU campus, but also in the Vancouver Esports scene. The Peak had the opportunity to sit down with a couple…
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The BC vaccine card and verifier app are simple but effective tools to fight the pandemic
September 19, 2021by Rastko Koprivica, SFU Student On August 23, the BC government announced that proof of vaccination will be mandatory for “people attending certain social and recreational settings and events.” The new proof of vaccination, called the BC vaccine card, can…
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