SFU athletics
SFU dance team brings school spirit to basketball games
March 21, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer There’s plenty of fun to be found at SFU men’s and women’s basketball games. Puppy therapy, heritage nights, concessions, and giveaways were regularly a part of home games. But the most constant form of entertainment was SFU’s very own dance team, run and established by students since 2014. In addition to cheering and handing out merchandise during the game, the dance team performs a routine during half-time. In an interview with co-captains Dessie Barton and Kara Silverberg, The Peak learned about the work that goes into performing at games, and how new and seasonal dancers…
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This week at SFU
March 14, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Home Games Saturday, March 18: track and field at Simon Fraser High Performance No. 1 Meet (all day) Taking place at the SFU Stadium on Terry Fox Field Outdoor Season Opener Away Games Monday, March…
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The rivalries of SFU men’s basketball team
March 6, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Everyone loves a rivalry. Rivalries, between teams or players, are a big part of what makes sports so thrilling. No matter what level of competition you’re at, a high-stakes match against an age-old foe will…
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This week at SFU
March 5, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Away Games Tuesday, March 7, until Saturday, March 11: swimming at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Championships (NCAA). All of the six qualifying swimmers were unable to compete due to SFU’s failure to comply with…
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This week at SFU
March 2, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games Thursday, February 9: men’s basketball vs Alaska Anchorage at 7:00 p.m. (West Gym) 0–1 against Alaska Anchorage this season Saturday, February 11: men’s basketball vs Alaska Fairbanks at 7:00 p.m. (West Gym) Senior…
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SFU women’s basketball star Emma Kramer named chair of NCAA Division II SAAC
March 2, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer SFU women’s basketball standout Emma Kramer was named chair of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in early January. The honour is just another accomplishment for the senior guard,…
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This week at SFU
March 2, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Away Games Tuesday, February 21: men’s golf at Rattler Invitational (all day). Tuesday, February 21: track and field at Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Indoor Track and Field Championships (all day). Tuesday, February 21: softball…
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This week at SFU
February 27, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Away Games Monday, February 27 to Tuesday, February 3: women’s golf at the California St. East Bay Tim Tierney Pioneer Shootout (all day) Tied for third-place at their last competition Withdrew from the tournament last…
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Why you should try fencing
February 2, 2023By: Matthew Cheng, SFU student Fencing is an ultimate test of character. It’s about rising to the occasion and never losing sight of the little details: a hesitation in your opponent’s footwork, their tendency to use a certain technique, and…
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Two Minute Drill: Owen Gudmundson
February 1, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer Owen Gudmundson is a sophomore on the SFU wrestling team, where he competes in the 197 lbs weight class. He is a molecular biology and biochemistry student, and was the 2020 Calgary City Champion in the…
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