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SFSS cancels Fall 2016 term after project deemed ‘not feasible’
September 12, 2016The Simon Fraser Student Society announced in a recent press release that they have decided not to proceed with the Fall 2016 semester after getting an estimate back on how much money they could save by cancelling the term. They still plan on collecting money from students, but none of the services they offer will be available. SFU administration has announced their support for this project, saying they will be cancelling classes and not paying educators, but tuition will still be collected “for reasons.” The press release, sent out via Twitter at 3 a.m. Sunday morning, cited that although the…
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Future of Highland Pub uncertain as fall semester begins
September 12, 2016Burgers and brews at the Highland Pub won’t be a thing of the past — at least for the time being. In May, Martin Wyant, CEO of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) spoke to The Peak in the wake…
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President Sharma’s resignation is a new low for the SFSS
June 10, 2016[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) is described on its website as a “student-led organization that represents and advocates for the interests of the 26,000+ undergraduate students at SFU.” They provide food services, the U-Pass BC program, extended health and…
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Enoch Weng reflects on his year as SFSS President
April 4, 2016The Peak: Reflecting back on the year you’ve had as SFSS President, what is the thing you are most proud of? Enoch Weng: I think its really living up to the whole “Ohana means family” quote. The biggest thing I…
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SFSS to host Music Showcase Extravaganza
March 29, 2016To those in the know, it is no secret that outgoing Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) President Enoch Weng has a passion for music. His past involvement with different music clubs campus gave him a unique perspective on the relationship…
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Why you should have voted in the SFSS elections
March 29, 2016[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ore than four out of five of you reading this didn’t vote in the SFSS elections. Part of me doesn’t blame you. As someone who has spent four years of his undergraduate degree trying desperately to get SFU students to…
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Letter to the Editor
March 27, 2016Dear editors of the Peak, Re: SFSS Candidate Endorsements You recently published an article endorsing certain candidates to the SFSS Board of Directors. While I agree that you should be able to endorse candidates simply on the basis of free…
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Board Gags
September 21, 2015Last week’s meeting featured a special “in-camera” session, meaning it was closed to the public.
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