SFU’s board of governors has begun consultations with the City of Burnaby regarding the construction of a new recreational facility at SFU Burnaby. At their meeting on Thursday, September 25, the board mentioned that Facilities Services is working with local contractors and construction managers to complete the development plan for projects that have come to be called the Link Building and the BC Chiropractic Association (BCCA) Facility. "We would certainly make it clear that they are not part of SFU." The Link Building would be built in the athletics precinct, potentially linking the Lorne Davies Complex to the field, and…
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The possibilities for life in residence at SFU are about to increase significantly. The university is currently considering a new residence building, valued between $15 million and $20 million, near its downtown campuses. SFU has been in conversations with the…
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Starbucks’ initiative to serve ethically-sourced coffee has officially expanded. The company announced last Thursday that, beginning in spring 2015, Starbucks Canada will serve fair trade certified espresso at all Canadian university and college locations. This decision coincides with the anniversary…
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With Fall in full swing, it's time to adjust your expectations.
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To someone who has never stepped onto the golf course or hit a bucket of balls at the driving range, golf appears to be a rather easy game. All you have to do is walk up to a ball and…
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Entering their third year of NCAA competition, SFU’s swim teams have come a long way in a short time. The program, which started as one of SFU’s premiere teams, has been marred with ups and downs, but now looks to…
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On Thursday, the SFU women’s soccer team earned their first GNAC win against the Western Oregon Wolves (WOU) by a score of one-nil. Usually a slim margin of victory indicates a close contest, but that was not the case in…
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Playing the Montana State Billings Yellowjackets (MSUB), the Clan faced enough twists and turns to make your head spin. Excitement was certainly not an issue in this game — though blown leads were. The game started off with a bang,…
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Although the scoreboard indicated a third straight loss for the Clan football team, the 32-24 result against the Azusa Pacific Cougars (APU) showed a team capable of fighting back, and perhaps one headed in the right direction. SFU started the…
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Take a break from essays, readings, and assignments this weekend and enjoy some non-academic literary entertainment at Word Vancouver. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the annual book and magazine festival is the biggest in Western Canada and takes place September 24…
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