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SFSS forgets to make room for themselves in the SUB

Peak Web October 23, 2018

Written by: Aaron Richardson BREAKING NEWS: Throughout the construction of the new Student Union Building (SUB) on SFU’s Burnaby campus by the SFSS, it has come to light that many students groups currently housed by the SFSS are having their leases terminated, and simultaneously being refused space in the SUB. Many of these groups have raised concerns about the important roles they play for the university campus, and the impact that taking away their space will have on the campus. Recently, another student group, one whose positive impact on the student body is still to be determined, has discovered that…

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SFU announces plans for new pub

Peak Web October 22, 2018

Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor   October 23, 2018 correction: The original version of this article stated that the committee organized to choose a pub operator, which included representatives from the SFSS, the GSS, and a student from residence,…

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Board Shorts

Peak Web October 15, 2018

Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor   Finances regarding AMS Welcome Back BBQ settled The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) approved a total of  $13,388 to pay for the unsold tickets of the initial release of the Alma Mater Society…

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FNSA raises concerns regarding SFSS conduct in public letter

Peak Web October 2, 2018

Written by Amneet Mann, News Editor   The First Nations Student Association (FNSA) posted a public letter on their Facebook page detailing their concerns with the conduct of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS). The letter, posted on September 21,…

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Students comment on accessibility, accountability, and engagement during SFSS AGM

Peak Web October 1, 2018

Written by Amneet Mann, News Editor   The 2018 annual general meeting (AGM) held by the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) saw significant student turnout, though the number of attendees dropped following the impeachment of former SFSS president Jas Randhawa.…

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We should’ve been able to vote for the impeachment online

Peak Web October 1, 2018

Written by: Gene Cole, Opinions Editor The recent annual general meeting (AGM) for the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) was a circus. Someone set off a smoke bomb in the Leslie and Gordon Diamond Family Auditorium right before voting registration,…

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Bringing dad jokes to the board: an SFYou with Samer Rihani

Peak Web October 1, 2018

By: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor  Fast Facts Name: Samer Rihani Pronouns: He/Him/His Department Affiliation: Health Sciences (Populative and quantitative stream; fourth year) Hometown: Surrey, B.C. Hobbies: Self-described social butterfly. His brother is currently trying to teach him about Fortnite. Fun…

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Board Shorts

Peak Web September 28, 2018

Written by Amneet Mann, News Editor   Board changes signatory for banking resolutions In light of the impeachment of the former Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) president Jas Randhawa, the board appointed vice-president student services Samer Rihani as one of…

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SFSS AGM delayed by smoke bomb

Peak Web September 25, 2018

Written by Amneet Mann, News Editor   The Leslie and Gordon Diamond Family Auditorium was reported to be filled with smoke 10 minutes before the SFSS annual general meeting (AGM) was scheduled to begin there today. According to vice-president student…

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SFSS president impeached

Peak Web September 25, 2018

Written by Amneet Mann, News Editor   Jas Randhawa has been impeached from his position as president of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) after the membership voted on the matter in this year’s annual general meeting (AGM). As a…

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