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Two badminton racquets laying against a black background. Three birdies are sprawled around them.
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Staying active when everything feels expensive

Yildiz Subuk March 20, 2025

Staying active on a regular basis is a major priority for me. Balancing work and student life can become even trickier when you add physical activity into the mix. It can often feel like adding another ball to juggle on top of an already packed act. As students, we’re already worried enough about finding the time or expenses to stay active. Fortunately, I’ve had the opportunity to keep myself active on a budget — here’s a list of a few cheaper alternatives for those who are interested in doing the same. Minoru drop-ins Minoru Centre for Active Living is one…

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Photo of climbers using the SFU Climbing Wall.
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Unpacking the mysterious closure of the SFU Climbing Wall

Kaja Antic January 31, 2024

Located inside the Lorne Davies Complex (LDC) Central Gym, the SFU Climbing Wall has been closed since mid-December, and no one seems to know the reason why. Chloe Hill, an ex-employee of the climbing wall, reached out to The Peak …

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photo of a woman in Warrior 1 pose.
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My Power Yoga experience: Flexibility not required

Simran Sarai September 29, 2022

SFU Recreation hosted its fall trial sessions last week from September 19–23. Students and community members were invited to try out a variety of free classes to help them find an activity to partake in for the new semester. This…

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The current SFU gym dress code isn’t working (part two)

Victoria Lopatka June 28, 2018

In my previous article on the topic of dress codes, I spoke about my thoughts on the SFU Fitness Center’s current dress code, and gathered the opinions of regular student gym-goers as well. A word from SFU Fitness Centre Representatives…

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The current SFU gym dress code isn’t working

Victoria Lopatka June 20, 2018

The SFU Recreation Dress Code, as outlined by posters in the gym, dictates that students must wear clean clothing, closed-toe shoes, shirts or tank tops that cover the nipples, lower back, stomachs, and waist, and shorts or tights that cover…

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SFU Recreation and Athletics fee: a ballgame of inconsistency

Peak Web September 29, 2017

Last week, the tuition deadline fell upon our necks like the sword that snuffed out Anne Boleyn. Luckily, unlike the late queen, we have many long years to go. Unluckily, that means quite a few more sword-swings for us. Well,…

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