Sara Wong
HUMSU invites you to creatively “witness” humanity
March 14, 2023Editor’s note: Sara Wong, 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. SFU’s Humanities Student Union (HUMSU) invites SFU undergraduate students to submit their creative writing, academic essays, and visual art to their contest, “Witness to Humanity.” Bringing students across faculties together under their shared and unique experiences of being human, the theme is all about reflecting on the history of humanity with a modern perspective. From the “delightful” to the “atrocious,” there is a vast pool of…
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Four Asian bakeries for when you want to treat yourself
August 1, 2022Dessert has always played a meaningful role in my life. Of course, there are special occasions like birthdays and holidays, but usually what I think of first are those “just because” moments. My parents often pick up pastries for me…
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Jenn Edwards’ journey from figure skating to professional dance and back again
July 5, 2022When someone asked me whether I miss my figure skating days, I usually summarize with, “I miss performing. I don’t miss the pressure and intensity of it.” In an interview with SFU alum and former competitive skater Jenn Edwards, I…
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Talking Stick Festival invites you to learn from Turtle Island’s groundbreaking artists
June 20, 2022Talking Stick Festival (TSF) is about Indigenous artists coming together to present their work as a community. Since the TSF’s introduction 21 years ago, it has been known as “North America’s premier Indigenous arts and culture festival.” This year’s TSF…
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Find multimedia works by visual arts students all over Burnaby campus
March 28, 2022SFU Burnaby’s aesthetic leaves little to be desired. But thanks to this semester’s CA161 class, taught by Sabine Bitter, the campus will be revitalized with interactive art installations. From collages to conceptual sculptures, the work of these visual arts students…
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Celebrating Hong Kong culture and community
March 8, 2022When it’s pouring rain out, I usually want nothing more than to curl up with a blanket and a good book at home. But on one dreary night near the end of February, I found myself eagerly venturing out to…
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Food for Thought: The addictiveness of food porn
February 15, 2022Content warning: discussion of eating disorders. Currently, #foodporn has 279 million posts on Instagram. What does that mean, besides the fact that foodies like to put out a lot of content? Food porn isn’t just a trend. The act of…
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Around the table: Chinese and Vietnamese Lunar New Year treats
January 31, 2022Bánh Tét Growing up in Vietnam, there is no Lunar New Year without some bánh tét in my house. My parents usually have them up on the altar as offerings for our ancestors before we consume them. I distinctly remember…
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The ups and downs of my figure skating experience
January 26, 2022I started figure skating when I was six years old. At first, I didn’t want to attend lessons, but I was easily bribed with sweets. Once I got on the ice, I no longer needed the promise of hot chocolate…
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Zarak’s Afghan fare is a welcome addition to Vancouver’s culinary scene
January 9, 2022Looking for hipster bars, trendy boutiques, and specialty coffee shops? Main Street is the place to be. It’s also where you’ll find Zarak, sister restaurant of South Surrey’s Afghan Kitchen, which opened just over a month ago. This restaurant may…
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