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The SFU student union building can be seen. The sky behind is blue and cloudy. You can see the sky reflecting off the windows of the student union building.
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SFSS holds meeting to discuss impeachment of three Council members

News May 27, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer Editor’s note: This article was updated on May 27, 2022 to clarify that only one Councillor was impeached. Originally, it was stated that all three censured Council members were impeached. The article also has been updated to note the report can be found on the SFSS website once its published — rather than their Instagram as previously stated. Lastly, the policy change to censures were made on April 26, 2022, whereas we originally said April 27, 2022. The article was updated on June 16, 2022 to clarify censured councillors cannot serve on any committee outside…

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Photos of Gabe Liosis and Corbett Gildersleve standing outside, smiling directly at the camera.
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Gabe Liosis and Corbett Gildersleve reflect on their year as SFSS president

News May 27, 2022

By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer The SFSS has elected their new executive board, revealing the new SFSS president, Helen Sofia Pahou. The Peak conducted an interview with former SFSS president Gabe Liosis and former acting president and vice-president internal &…

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Student Union Building during the evening
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SUBstandard: The Student Union Building hours should match the rest of the campus

Opinions May 17, 2022

By Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer How is it that the most student-centric building on campus has the most restrictive hours? Whether it’s during or in-between semesters, most of the Burnaby campus is basically open 24/7. Not so with the Student…

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Pahou is seen standing outside of the AQ located at SFU. She is smiling and looking directly at the camera.
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Incoming SFSS president Helen Sofia Pahou discusses plans for the upcoming year

News May 11, 2022

By: Jaymee Salisi, Promotions Coordinator With hopes to ease student hardships, Helen Sofia Pahou is prepared to begin her term as president of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS). Pahou spoke with The Peak about her plans of action for…

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A single 100-dollar bill, against a white background.
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UBC students get $1,500 of mental health benefits, we get . . . $500?

Peak Web March 1, 2022

By: Meera Eragoda, Editor-in-Chief In 2021, UBC’s student society, the UBC Alma Mater Society (AMS), increased their mental health benefits from $500 to $1,000. Earlier this year, they increased them again to $1,500 through use of their Health and Dental…

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Simon Fraser Student Society office in Maggie Benston Centre.
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SFSS Spring 2022 Referenda: Equity Through Democracy

Features February 16, 2022

by Balqees Jama, SFU Student Editors note: The author is president of SOCA and is currently advocating for this referendum. The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) 2022 Executive Elections are currently underway and among the five referenda questions, two are…

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outdoor shot of the new SFU stadium
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February 2, 2022 — Councillors discuss special meeting to re-open SUB early

Peak Web February 15, 2022

By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer The Council discusses special meeting to re-open SUB early Mathematics councillor Ben Tischler submitted a motion to hold a special meeting on February 9, 2022 to discuss re-opening the Student Union Building (SUB) early.  Tischler reported…

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Your 2022 SFSS presidential nominees

Features February 14, 2022

by Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate This year we have six candidates running for the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) president position. Voting takes place February 15–17 through SFU Mail.  Shariq Ahsan (he/him), Independent Why did you decide to run for…

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A photo of the SFSS board offices. The offices are empty, and it looks like the photo was taken in after-hours. Nonetheless, it does not seem that the offices are a lively hub of activity.
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We need to care about the SFSS — and not just when they annoy us

Peak Web February 11, 2022

By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer ​​SFU students don’t seem to think about the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) much. During the 2018 election, only 2,158 out of around 30,000 students cast a vote for SFSS president. The number of votes cast…

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A photo of the Student Union Building. The doors are shown with a note from the SFSS taped to the inside, reading: “The SUB is closed from January 24 through February 18.”
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The SUB should not have been closed

Peak Web February 11, 2022

By: Craig Allan, Peak Associate On January 20, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) informed the student body the Student Union Building (SUB) will be closed from January 24 until further notice. After some debate, the SFSS agreed to re-open…

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