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How to Obtain W Rizz as an SFU Student

Alex Ileto July 27, 2023

1. Reserve their favourite spot on the bus by sitting there literally all day. If you’re also a slave to TransLink like me, there is a spot on every type of bus and SkyTrain that you have designated as the prime spot. It’s that seat you make a beeline to as soon as the doors open on the SkyTrain — you know the one. You’ll be the person who has the coolest views and the easiest time getting off the bus. What better way to be their object of envy? 2. Show them that washroom on campus you’ve been gatekeeping…

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Top 10 ways to conquer the fear of going out alone

Cam Darting(pseudonym) July 7, 2023

1) Beyoncé, who?  Just as Beyoncé has Sasha Fierce, you, too, should create an alter ego. Playing pretend lets you embody all the traits you wish you had, eventually allowing you to become the person you have always wanted to…

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The secret life of the Bennett Library Asbestos

Hailey Miller July 7, 2023

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…

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Top ten reasons to stress about midterms

Hailey Miller June 29, 2023

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 leave this until the last…

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White paper with “choose joy” painted on it. The paper is surrounded by art supplies.
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The silver lining of not getting an RA living wage

Anthony Houston June 27, 2023

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. You know what I haven’t…

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

Hailey Miller June 21, 2023

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 lightning bolt, he sprints through…

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Final Analysis Paper: The Lorax

Gabriel Kitsos May 11, 2023

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 that The Lorax was a…

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An 80’s style illustration of a wise raccoon looking off into space.
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Donatello’s advice to new and current SFU students

Hana Hoffman March 20, 2023

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. I’m happy to share my…

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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

Petra Chase March 16, 2023

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 The Peak’s conversation with Chan about her…

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HUMSU invites you to creatively “witness” humanity

Petra Chase March 14, 2023

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 article. SFU’s Humanities Student Union (HUMSU) invites…

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