SFU athletics
Theresa Hanson’s extensive sports management career
January 21, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Theresa Hanson became the first woman Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation at SFU on October 26, 2015. But she was no stranger to SFU or making history. In an interview with The Peak, she revealed her long standing history with SFU and her battle to bring Canadian athletics to the NCAA. Hanson was hired as the assistant coach of the women’s basketball team in 1988 by “legendary” coach Allision McNeil, who she met while playing summer basketball at SFU. During her two years at SFU, Hanson also met her future husband in former assistant…
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A peak inside basketball season
January 21, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor & Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer It’s been one year since the SFU men’s basketball team played a game, after opting out of the 2020–21 season. The Peak interviewed two key contributors to the success of…
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Mason Glover shares his the ingredients for football success
January 21, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Name: Mason Glover Major: Business, fourth year Position: Running back, #26 Favourite football players: Marshall Faulk and Russell Wilson Mason Glover’s transition from soccer to football at age seven eventually led him to SFU. In…
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Olivia Willett leads women’s cross country team to first regional championship since 2014
January 21, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Heading into the season, the No. 2 ranked women’s cross country team and No.11 ranked NCAA Division II team had high expectations for a winning season, even after not racing for a year. It’s safe…
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The Sports Peakbox: swimming
January 21, 2022By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Welcome to The PeakBox. My name’s Sara, aspiring mermaid and your host for this week. In this segment, The Peak answers student submitted questions about sports at SFU. This week, we focused on…
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Test your SFU Athletics knowledge with this quiz
January 20, 2022By: Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer QUESTION: Which of the following is NOT an athletic club at SFU? A) Quidditch B) Kendo C) Grappling D) Gymnastics ANSWER: D) SFU does not have a Gymnastics Club. The Quidditch, Kendo, and Grappling Clubs…
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The newest in fall athletics at SFU
January 20, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Welcome to the Rundown — your source for athletic news and upcoming games at SFU. We will be looking at results from this week’s fall 2021–22 athletic campaign. SFU is the only Canadian school to…
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The Sports Peakbox: cross country and track and field
January 20, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Welcome to The PeakBox. I am your host, Isabella Urbani. Each week The Peak will answer student submitted questions about sports at SFU. This week, we asked students to pose questions about cross country and…
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Get caught up on fall athletics at SFU
January 20, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Welcome to the Rundown — your source for athletic news and upcoming games at SFU. This week we will be looking at results from this week’s fall 2021–22 athletic campaign. SFU is the only Canadian…
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COVID-19 spike postpones basketball and hockey games
January 20, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor After opting out of the 2020–21 season, basketball at SFU was finally in full swing for the first time in a year. While the women’s team have travelled south to face competition for most of…
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