Sara Wong
Food for Thought: The rich Indigenous history of maple syrup
June 28, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Of all the Canadian symbols in pop culture — poutine, plaid, polar bears, etc. — maple syrup is arguably the most iconic. It’s a source of national pride. There are even festivals devoted to this sweet, sticky substance. But despite its popularity, a majority of people do not know about the maple’s roots in Indigenous communities. Thanks to a recent ethnobotany course I took with SFU’s Indigenous studies department, I learned that maples are widely considered the leaders of trees. Maples are more than a symbol or resource for Indigenous peoples; they are…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: June 28–July 4
June 28, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Vancouver International Jazz Festival | June 25–July 4 | Cost varies | Online and in person Jazz lovers rejoice! This year’s festival lineup includes over 100 concerts. With both virtual and in-person options,…
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Charcuterie Vancouver is a success story that’s both sweet and savoury
May 22, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Sadaf Rahimi, founder of Charcuterie Vancouver, is getting ready to spread her wings. The young business owner, who recently won the Small Business BC (SBBC) award for Best Immigrant Entrepreneur, is opening a…
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COVID-19 could mean the end of the ride for Vancouver’s PNE
May 15, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor For many Vancouverites, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is synonymous with summer. However, due to the pandemic, the annual fair has been cancelled for the second year in a row. And there’s more…
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An inside look into Vancouver’s restaurant industry during COVID-19
April 12, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Now more than ever, the restaurant and food service industry needs support. The Peak interviewed three Vancouver culinary leaders, working in various sectors of the industry, to uncover — firsthand — how small,…
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Opinions in Dialogue: Are local businesses good?
March 30, 2021by Meera Eragoda, Sara Wong, with introduction by Madeleine Chan Small and local businesses have been hit hard during this pandemic, increasing rally cries to support them. But are answering these calls the solution? Students Sara Wong and Meera Eragoda discuss…
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3 caffeinated treats to help you power through finals
March 22, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Lam Beverages’ instant Vietnamese coffee [caption id="attachment_117707" align="alignnone" width="241"] Image courtesy of @pistachiopicks via Instagram[/caption] If you think instant coffee is bad, this product will completely change your mind. For those unfamiliar with…
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Enuka Okuma: from SFU to stardom
March 7, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Enuka Okuma is no stranger to the spotlight. The SFU School for the Contemporary Arts alum has been credited in over 60 films and television series, and is best known for playing Traci…
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Joining a student union has many benefits
March 1, 2021by Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Starting at SFU was both thrilling and daunting to me. I was excited to make new friends, but wondered how the hell I was supposed to do that in lecture halls with hundreds…
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Cousins create candle business that hits all the right notes
February 28, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor For cousins Kelly Hui and Rita Law, making candles began as a shared hobby. But, as the pair detailed in an email interview with The Peak, that quickly turned into more. “We made…
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