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UBC Senate voted to have a fall reading break. Will SFU follow suit?
June 15, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer Announced at the end of May, the University of British Columbia’s Senate voted in favour of establishing a fall reading break, starting in the 2021-2022 school year. According to The Ubyssey, the break will occur mid-November, at the expense of the university’s 16-day examination period, which will be cut to 12 days. Two weekdays off in the week of Remembrance Day will be added. In total, a five-day break —including the weekend— will be implemented. The Peak spoke with the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) VP University Relations Gabe Liosis over email about SFU’s…
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SFU community group formed to advocate for student and staff during COVID-19
May 26, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor In light of COVID-19, members of the SFU community have come together in support of one another through a group known as the SFU C19 Coalition. Formed in March of 2020, the SFU C19…
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Opening of Student Union Building again delayed to Fall 2020 semester
May 25, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer The long-anticipated Student Union Building (SUB) has once again been delayed, with the current projected opening date pushed to Fall 2020. Initially slated to open in Fall 2018, then pushed to Summer 2019 due…
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Board Shorts: May 15, 2020
May 24, 2020Written by: Zach Siddiqui, Humour Editor Disputes over new role of Legal Liaison Officer Mohamed was appointed as Legal Liaison Officer (LLO), a newly created role designed to work with the executive council to process and approve SFSS staff requests…
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SFSS report reveals favoured route for the anticipated Burnaby Mountain Gondola Transit project
May 18, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) released a report detailing the feedback they received from the Burnaby community on Translink’s Burnaby Mountain Gondola Transit (BMGT) project. In late January, the SFSS held an open…
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Recipients of the 2020 SFSS Women of the Year Awards announced
May 12, 2020Written by: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer The eight winners of the 2020 SFSS Women of the Year award, from each of SFU’s faculties, were announced earlier in March via social media. The awards would have been presented at the International…
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Giovanni HoSang reflects on his year as SFSS President
May 11, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor As the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board switches over for the upcoming school year, it is time to say goodbye to the 2019/2020 Board. Outgoing President Giovanni HoSang shared his parting thoughts with…
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Board Shorts: April 29, 2020
May 10, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor SFSS to provide up to $15,000 for SFU Surge Hackathon The funding will go toward SFU Surge’s first hackathon, which is to be held in the Spring 2021 semester. Hilal Asmat, co-president of SFU…
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SFSS election results delayed due to complaints on campaigning
March 23, 2020By: Gurpreet Kambo, News Editor According to the Chief Commissioner of the Independent Electoral Commission Alicen Lange, the results of the 2020 Simon Fraser Student Society election has been delayed. According to Lange, who spoke to The Peak via email,…
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Minimart to close its doors after this exam season as rent hikes
March 23, 2020By: Paige Riding, News Writer Minimart, the small convenience store in Maggie Benston Centre (MBC), will reportedly close its doors in the third week of March. Gideon Wong and Carrie Li, the married store owners, said in an interview with…
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