Rastko Koprivica

This is a photo of the current B.A.S.S. office space.
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BASS advocates for space in the SUB for business student groups

Eden Chipperfield March 25, 2024

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 the SUB and the challenges…

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This is a photo of the SFU Pink Wall of Kindess — an event where students put pink post it notes on a large pink wall to share kind messages
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FASS promotes anti-bullying with pink wall of kindness initiative

Eden Chipperfield March 11, 2024

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 interactive space with the introduction…

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This is a photo of the SFSS office. On their window is the SFSS logo in big print.
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SFSS has mass resignations, new executives on staff

Karissa Ketter January 30, 2023

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 Sofia Pahou has resigned from…

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Student union building
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SFU considers legal action for Student Union Building closure

Rastko Koprivica March 19, 2022

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 was made in a…

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Two 3D printers on a worktable, backlit by fluorescent lighting
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Learn more about SFU’s Media and Maker Commons, a collaborative, hands-on learning environment

Rastko Koprivica February 7, 2022

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 W.A.C. Bennett library, university…

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Club Profile: SFU Esports Association

Rastko Koprivica October 12, 2021

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 of executive members for the…

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The BC vaccine card and verifier app are simple but effective tools to fight the pandemic

Rastko Koprivica September 19, 2021

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 easily be obtained through the…

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