Lyla McKay is a Cree and Blackfoot middle volleyball player on the SFU Women’s Volleyball team. Before locking in on volleyball, McKay was also in basketball and cheerleading. Prior to joining SFU, she played for the Walnut Grove Gators and Team BC. She also played for RainCity Volleyball Club, and was given the title of National Most Valuable Player in 2025. She is in her second year of kinesiology and education at SFU, and hopes to eventually become a physical education teacher to foster safe and supportive spaces for women pursuing sports. Editor’s note: This piece has been edited for…
Continue readingMacyn Unger is a fifth-year criminology major and senior libero on the SFU Women’s Volleyball team. At the age of seven, she started playing volleyball and had extensive volleyball experience before SFU. She played volleyball for Duchess Park Secondary and…
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On June 4, SFU announced that it was officially accepted to rejoin U SPORTS, departing from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Starting in the 2027/28 season, the university will resume its place in the Canadian organization, becoming its 59th…
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On September 17, SFU announced that the university was considering leaving the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the collegiate sports governing body of which Simon Fraser is the only non-American institution. The press release drew notable pushback, garnering opposition from…
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Today, SFU stands as the only non-American institution in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), while most Canadian schools compete in U Sports, the country’s national sports governing body. Soon, however, that could change. On September 17, the university announced…
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Editor’s note: Results from these matches were taken on March 14, 2025. March 1 — A busy day March 1 was a busy day for the Red Leafs, who took part in five different events. The men’s wrestling team placed…
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The Red Leafs track and field team has had a year packed with milestones. From soaring at different tournaments, to individual personal achievements, the team has proven to be one of the most memorable in SFU history. Earlier in May,…
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Editor’s note: this article has been printed with stats from as early as November 1, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Volleyball The women’s volleyball team has seen a lot of success this season. With a current total of 14 wins and…
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Halloween is the perfect opportunity for groups to coordinate costumes. If you’re part of a team, discussing what to wear for this holiday can be a great bonding experience, but picking from the endless possibilities can be overwhelming. The Peak…
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The final home and regular game of the season was Senior’s Night for the women’s basketball team against Western Washington in the West Gym. A big one-point win for SFU heading into the postseason was an important victory. It also…
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