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Board Shorts

EIC June 2, 2017

Election report cites numerous issues The SFSS Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2017 election report by the Independent Electoral Commission. The report covers no less than 36 issues that arose during the election period, including debate organization, ambiguous poster policies, and late hiring of the chief commissioner. “I think it should be noted that it is a point of concern that, out of all these recommendations, a large proportion of it was regarding essentially policies in place regarding the election and the election process,” Erwin Kwok, vice-president of university relations, told the board. “I just want to note that…

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SFSS considers leasing Highland Pub, Higher Grounds Coffee Shop space

EIC May 26, 2017

The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) announced today that it is exploring options for the space that houses the Highland Pub and the Higher Grounds Coffee Shop. The society’s first priority is to see if they can lease the space…

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The food and beverage closures show why you need to watch what you’re funding

EIC May 15, 2017

Before I started writing for The Peak, I admittedly paid very little attention to student politics. When I voted for my preferred Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) candidates, I read their blurbs and made the decision without giving it too…

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An interview with SFSS President Hangue Kim

EIC May 15, 2017

It’s only the first week of the semester, but SFSS President Hangue Kim’s schedule is already packed. Between fulfilling his board duties, coaching at the Enactus national competition, and taking classes, Kim still found time to sit down with The…

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Board Shorts

EIC May 15, 2017

Members form new committees The SFSS Board of Directors appointed its members to the committees that conduct the society’s business at the first meeting since the new board stepped into their roles this month. The board decided not to proceed…

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The End of an Era

EIC May 8, 2017

Students were shocked to learn that the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) had decided to end their food and beverage services (FBS) forever on June 15. What was more surprising was to hear that the Highland Pub had been permanently…

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SFSS shuts down Highland Pub, the Ladle for summer

EIC May 4, 2017

Students hoping for one last drink at the Highland Pub before its permanent closure on June 15 are out of luck. The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) shut down the pub on April 28 with little warning to students. The…

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Who’s your SFSS sweetheart?

Peak Web November 15, 2016

It’s that time of year again! What time of year you ask? Christmas? No way, you silly son of a pancake-headed fuck. It’s mid November and not Christmas, so please calm your holly-jolly erections. It’s byelection time! Time to be…

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Interview with Larissa Chen

EIC November 14, 2016

With the SFSS byelection this week, The Peak sat down with all the presidential candidates for a more in-depth chat than the timed responses at the debates. To find the other interviews, click here for Darien Lechner and here for Deepak Sharma.  Nathan Ross:…

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Interview with Darien Lechner

EIC November 14, 2016

With the SFSS byelection this week, The Peak sat down with all the presidential candidates for a more in-depth chat than the timed responses at the debates. To find the other interviews, click here for Larissa Chen and here for Deepak Sharma. …

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