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TransLink announces pilot copper-based initiative to combat COVID-19
November 12, 2020Written by: Michelle Young, News Editor On November 10, TransLink announced a new pilot-program that aims to slow the spread of COVID-19. The initiative will use copper-based materials — which contain antimicrobial properties and are self-disinfecting — on high-touch areas of transit to “to help reduce the risk of transmission of pathogenic organisms.” Medical microbiologist Dr. Marthe Charles explained, “Copper has multiple ways of killing microorganisms, so one of the ways is by being toxic on contact, so that means that the microorganisms are not able to survive at the surface of the copper. “We want to see if these…
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W.A.C. Bennett Library and Lorne Davies Complex expand in-person services
October 11, 2020Written by: Mahdi Dialden, News Writer SFU Burnaby has expanded select services to open under certain protocols and restrictions for the rest of the Fall 2020 semester. Only the main floor of the W.A.C. Bennett Library is open for use…
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Queer students deserve better than what the SFSS is providing
October 22, 2018Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor When I left high school, every breath felt fresher and every step felt stronger. Most students experience this power, but to queer students this can be even more valued. For us, coming to university…
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SFSS and FIC announce support and services delivery agreement
May 14, 2018By: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor On January 2, 2019, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) will begin providing a broad range of services and support for the students of Fraser International College (FIC). The agreement between the SFSS…
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Down and out during Study Abroad
January 30, 2017[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ot all students going on exchange are prepared for the road ahead. After stumbling into SFU’s Study Abroad program, it wasn't long until I knew I wanted to go on exchange and get the study abroad experience, clichés and all.…
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SFU needs more vegan food options
February 29, 2016[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n November, four very unexpected words came out of my mouth: “I’m becoming a vegan.” Before then, I truly did not believe I could ever take animal products out of my diet, despite all the signs pointing towards this path.…
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SFU Dining Services lays out plans for new venues
July 28, 2014SFU Dining Services is exploring the possibility of a new dining venue in Univercity on Burnaby campus, and has been asking students via Twitter and Facebook to complete a survey as to what they would like to see. The vision…
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