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Alleged conflict between Build SFU Gondola group and Jasdeep Gill
March 15, 2019Written by: Youeal Abera, News Team Member On Monday, March 4, Build The SFU Gondola alleged over Facebook that Jasdeep Gill’s recent comments to Daily Hive, in support of an SFU gondola, were insincere. Gill told Daily Hive that the Simon Fraser Student Society has been lobbying BC’s government so that the gondola project could receive more funding. Gill also articulated to Daily Hive that, according to a survey administered by the SFSS, 77% of SFU students want dependable services from TransLink. “This data and student feedback makes it clear that the gondola project is essential for the students at…
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Election special: what you need to know for the 2019/20 SFSS elections
March 10, 2019Compiled by: Michelle Gomez and Henry Tran The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) elections are upon us once again. The Peak is here to break down candidate platforms and debates so you can make an informed decision come voting period, which will…
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After a year of vacancies, some SFSS board positions might need questioning
March 10, 2019Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features editor Spring has sprung. The snow is melting. Flowers are budding. And the SFSS election season is upon us. Personally, I’m disappointed that the excitement of the 2018-2019 year didn’t change the way this election…
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Voices of SFU: “What do you want from your next SFSS representatives?”
March 9, 2019Compiled by: Alex Bloom and Gabrielle McLaren “I would like to see the SFSS focus on more health and wellness resources for students. I think bringing in a dietician/nutritionist to give workshops geared towards student lifestyles and student budgets would…
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Board Shorts
March 4, 2019U-Pass Referendum In the SFSS board of directors’ meeting on March 1, the board voted on what question would be asked in the upcoming U-Pass referendum. The price of a U-Pass is currently $41 per month, as per the current…
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New SFU pub announced to open in the next few weeks
February 25, 2019Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Team Member The Study Public House, SFU’s new on-campus pub, is set to open within the next few weeks. The Study Public House will be run by the Joseph Richards Group, a B.C.-based hospitality company that…
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Board Shorts
February 19, 2019SFSS Women’s Day Video Project The SFSS passed an amendment to put $790 toward the Women’s Day Video Project, which is to be shown at the SFSS International Women’s Day Gala on March 9. This budget would include lighting, sound…
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Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group hosts town hall about space in Student Union Building
February 18, 2019On Thursday, February 13, the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) held a town hall to discuss space allocation in the new Student Union Building (SUB). In addition to providing an in-depth overview and background on the situation, the…
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Board Shorts
February 4, 2019Written by: Henry Tran, Coordinating News Editor Meeting minutes will now note which director is abstaining or voting against a motion At the latest Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) board of directors’ meeting on February 1, the board passed the…
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Board Shorts
January 24, 2019Written by: Michelle Gomez and Henry Tran Shared space and hybrid model proposed for Student Union Building At the latest Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) board of directors’ meeting held on January 18, the SFSS directors discussed how to divide the suites and offices in the…
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