Saije Rusimovici

An un-lit candle that looks like a piece of cake in green grass.
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Hidden Gems: Local online businesses to support

Peak Web January 8, 2024

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Editor’s note: the article includes a correction from last semester in which we misattributed the ethnic background of the owner of ZANO by Sadj. ZANO by Sadj This Vancouver-based designer has a collection of dainty and bold products available on their Etsy shop. The owner, Sadjeda, was born and raised in Reunion Island. ZANO comes from the Creole word for earrings. You can find a beautiful assortment of earrings with abstract shapes, like sharp triangles and half-ovals overlapping, and sizes that make the perfect present for anyone who wants to make a fashion statement. Quality…

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Book cover featuring a bare shoulder and the corner of a face done-up with classic pearls and red lipstick and the title against a black background, Did You Hear About Kitty Karr.
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Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? delves into a Hollywood history of passing

Peak Web January 8, 2024

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer I stumbled upon Crystal Smith Paul’s debut novel by accident, the cover featuring a glamorous woman dressed in the picture of old Hollywood elegance. I was instantly intrigued. I decided to download the ebook to…

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Spaces you don’t think about cleaning — but should

Peak Web November 30, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Cleaning is not limited to visible spaces. Dust resides in dark corners, people, and you won’t know until one day you decide to lift your blinds to find a strip of dirt on your windowsill.…

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Three physical activities to enjoy this winter season

Peak Web November 28, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer There’s a winter chill in the air, and it somehow seems like all of our favourite outdoor fitness activities are coming to an end. The outdoor pools are closed for the season, and the tennis…

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Male doctor and female patient in a doctor’s office. She is speaking but he is ignoring her and there’s a thought bubble that reads “she’s so dramatic.”
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Woman diagnosed with a case of being overdramatic

Peak Web November 25, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer To the concerned patient,  After reviewing your symptoms and ailments, your diagnosis has been revealed to me through a number of tests and reviews of similar “nervous” cases such as your own. My colleagues and…

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This is a photo of a protest, which happened in Vancouver to support Ukraine. The crowd is varying multiple Canadian flags, and multiple Ukrainian flags.
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Bill S-276 hopes to mark September as Ukrainian heritage month

Peak Web November 22, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer On October 19, a new bill proposing the implementation of Ukrainian Heritage month was introduced in the Senate by Senator Stan Kutcher. Bill S-276 is an opportunity for Canadians to “celebrate, reflect on, and learn…

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A collage of three beaded items from the three artists mentioned in order: First is white and pink big heart earrings with bear paws in the middle. The second is a stone with a dainty white beaded necklace. The third is bright colored, bold sized flower earrings with little pearls in the centre.
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Local artisans to support this holiday season

Peak Web November 20, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Amanda Ruth Beads Amanda is a member of Swan River First Nation in Alberta, and on top of running her business, is a social worker who works with Indigenous children in foster care. A variety…

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Inside The Cherry Pit

Peak Web November 16, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici Editor’s note: Saije Rusimovici is the acting vice president of Creative Design for CMNSU. The Cherry Pit podcast was born from the ambitions of members of SFU’s Communication Student Union (CMNSU) to combine their production skills with…

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Your ultimate guide to posing with your favourite harvest vegetables

Peak Web November 15, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Taking a stroll through muddy and slightly smelly pumpkin fields may seem like an intimidating feat. I know, the pumpkins are scary. Choosing a shape, size, or colour is just about impossible. The same thought…

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Need to Know, Need to Go: November

Peak Web November 14, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival Where: In-person at various locations between Columbia St., 2nd Ave., Victoria Dr., and Waterfront When: November 16–19, 2023, Thursday & Friday 5:00–10:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday…

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