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University urges SFSS to develop sexual violence policy
June 9, 2017After provincial legislation came into force last month requiring that universities have a policy to address sexual violence, SFU is urging the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) to develop their own policy. “In terms of jurisdiction, the way our policies are written, [the university] would not have jurisdiction related to spaces owned and operated by the Simon Fraser Student Society,” vice-provost students Tim Rahilly told the SFSS in a presentation at the Board of Governors meeting on June 5. Rahilly said that he wanted to flag the issue for the SFSS ahead of the completion of the society-owned Student Union…
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SFSS shows Highland Pub, Higher Grounds to potential operators
June 5, 2017The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) has launched tours of the Highland Pub and the Higher Grounds Coffee Shop in hopes that a new operator can open the space in time for next semester. The site tours took place last…
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Board Shorts
June 2, 2017Election 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…
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SFSS considers leasing Highland Pub, Higher Grounds Coffee Shop space
May 26, 2017The 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
May 15, 2017Before 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
May 15, 2017It’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
May 15, 2017Members 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
May 8, 2017Students 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
May 4, 2017Students 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?
November 15, 2016It’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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