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The secret life of the Bennett Library Asbestos

Peak Web July 7, 2023

By: Hailey Miller, SFU Student Hello there, it’s me, the Bennett Library Asbestos — your local campus enemy. I’ve been living on residence since the dawn of SFU’s inception, and let me tell you, what a ride it has been. Most people around here don’t see me as the warm and fuzzy type. I get it — you don’t want me anywhere near you. It’s okay. I know we can’t all be friends. I don’t have many acquaintances, but the hidden critters and I are close buddies. I don’t mind, though, as I like to keep things low-key. You see,…

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Top ten reasons to stress about midterms

Peak Web June 29, 2023

By: Hailey Miller, SFU Student Well, fellow students, it’s that time of the semester again. The blissful midterm season is in full swing. This year’s summer midterm agenda is overflowing with all-nighters, last-minute cram sessions, regrets of “why did I…

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The silver lining of not getting an RA living wage

Peak Web June 27, 2023

By: Anthony Houston, SFU student Content warning: mentions of disordered eating.  Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve seen many negative communications fly around about SFU’s lack of effort in bargaining negotiations, the strike, living wages, and blah blah blah.…

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Local guy sprints to catch the SkyTrain, knowing damn well the next one arrives in two minutes

Peak Web June 21, 2023

By: Hailey Miller, SFU Student We’ve all seen him — that one guy who causes a scene at the SkyTrain station. The guy who appears out of nowhere and leaps up the escalator two steps at a time. Like a…

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Final Analysis Paper: The Lorax

Peak Web May 11, 2023

By: Gabriel Kitsos, SFU student Bryan Smith English 110 15/04/2022 Prof. thomas murphy Final Analysis Paper: The Lorax It goes without saying that for my historical literature analysis I have chosen to write about The Lorax. Basically, my thesis is…

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Donatello’s advice to new and current SFU students

Peak Web March 20, 2023

By: Hana Hoffman, SFU Student Hey there, I’m Donatello. I’ve been living at SFU and observing life here for longer than you can imagine, and it has come to my attention that some of you need my wise advice today.…

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Elvira Chan holds her book, displaying the cover with an illustration of two shadows of people walking against a backdrop of tall buildings on each side of the book. Between them is a watercolor gradient of a blue, cloudy sky. They are each on opposite sides of the book— one on top and one on the bottom. The one on top is upside down. Chan is smiling wearing an orange knit sweater.
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Q&A with Elvira Chan on her independently-published novel

Peak Web March 16, 2023

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Elvira Chan is an SFU graduate student in the area of counselling and human development. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication with a minor in print and digital publishing. The following is…

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HUMSU invites you to creatively “witness” humanity

Peak Web March 14, 2023

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Editor’s note: Sara Wong, who was interviewed for this piece, is a former Peak employee. The Peak acknowledges and has taken steps to prevent conflicts of interest or potential bias from influencing the…

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My sexual awakening: the Fire Nation siblings

Peak Web February 14, 2023

By: Cynthia Piña, SFU Student Readers, what I am about to tell you are the true chronicles of my heart-pounding love story. I was 13-years-old, and when season two Zuko (or Lee, from the tea shop) started growing his hair…

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Top ten ways to receive sweet, sweet academic validation

Peak Web January 25, 2023

By: Hana Hoffman, SFU Student Go around campus on Halloween week Well, if you want something sweet, then get it on Halloween week. No matter where your grades are at, you’ll find sweet rewards everywhere. Who cares if it’s unrelated…

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