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Five surprising common misconceptions
May 26, 2014There are some things that everybody knows — call it common sense. Whether you heard them from your teacher, parent, friend, or one of those public Facebook posts, they’re the facts and figures we take for granted that make up our knowledge of the world around us. Turns out, a lot of the information we’ve gotten over the years may not be all that reliable. Actually, many of our most taken for granted beliefs may be either partially untrue or total fabrications. Though there are too many to name, here are five of the most persistent myths and legends which…
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Students to build homes, memories, in Zambia
February 3, 2014Twelve SFU students, along with their residence advisors and staff, will be partaking in SFU’s first volunteer-based international trip to Zambia this May. This is the first university-approved trip of its kind and will see students working on various projects,…
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We Day 2013 brings thousands to Rogers Arena
October 28, 2013On October 18, 2013, the standard green, white and blue of Rogers Arena was replaced by the bright neon t-shirts of approximately 20,000 educators and students from more than 700 schools, province-wide. We Day Vancouver featured world-renowned speakers and performers,…
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Coalition calls for federal decriminalization of all drugs
June 10, 2013Harper’s government and police oppose report’s proposal By Sahira Memon Photos by Patrick Down A report published on May 23rd by the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (CDPC) has reopened the debate as to whether or not the “war on drugs”…
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SFU criminology student a serial killer in the making
January 6, 2013Kayla Bourque released on probation after eight-month prison sentence By Sahira Memon With dark brown braids, brown eyes, and a slight build, Kayla Bourque appears at first to be fairly ordinary. However, she has proven to be anything but. Bourque,…
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Snakehead fish brought to SFU
June 18, 2012By Sahira Memon Elusive species of fish captured in Burnaby’s Central Park After a 27-day-hunt, members of the B.C. community were successful in capturing what National Geographic calls “Fishzilla” from the Burnaby Central Park lower pond. The snakehead fish is…
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Former Clan athlete to compete in Summer Olympics
May 28, 2012By Sahira Memon Second time participating in the Olympics for former Clan athlete Ruky Abdulai Ruky Abdulai has won a record-breaking 17 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national championship titles, was the 2008 Canadian National Champion in the long…
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SFU team participates in annual Canstruction event
April 4, 2012By Sahira Memon Rose constructed from 4,000 cans to raise funds for local food banks Downtown Vancouver, including iconic buildings such as The Four Seasons Hotel, the HSBC Pendulum Gallery at Hornby, the FortisBC Building, and the Flour Building is…
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Heads shorn for charity
March 26, 2012By Sahira Memon SFU Club for the Cure raises over $20,000 for B.C. Children’s Hospital with annual Balding for Dollars event On Wednesday, March 21, Convocation Mall was overrun with music, food, and a large stage, which displayed live entertainment…
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SFU students help restore burned museum
February 20, 2012By Sahira Memon Chase museum damaged as a result of arson An SFU archeological conservation class is traveling to Chase, B.C. to help restore and conserve precious artifacts that were charred and damaged in two fires at the Chase and…
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