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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 (AMS) Welcome Back BBQ. The money was approved in accordance with section 3.C of the agreement between the SFSS and AMS Events, which stated that the SFSS would accept any unsold tickets of the initial release of the event. The SFSS Events Committee has a remaining budget of $36,797.85 for the rest of the board year.   Board discusses campus…

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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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In this week’s SFYou: Giovanni and Travis talk SOCA

Peak Web September 24, 2018

By: Anindita Gupta, Peak Associate  Correction notice: One paragraph was removed due to concerns expressed by an external organization who had previously been mentioned in the piece. The Rotunda has been home to numerous equity groups over the years. SOCA, Students…

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Out on Campus closed until early October

Peak Web September 24, 2018

Written by: Michelle Gomez, Staff Writer   Simon Fraser Student Society’s (SFSS) Out on Campus, the university’s LGBTQ+ education, advocacy, and resource centre, is temporarily closed. According to SFSS CEO Martin Wyant in an email interview with The Peak, the…

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