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A man is yelling at a vending machine. The heel of his fist is against the glass, and he is leaning against the side of the machine. On his face is a look of pure outrage.
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What Grinds Our gears: Campus vending machines

Opinions February 24, 2022

By Craig Allan, Peak Associate Much ado has been made about the lackluster food offerings available on campus, but one area that does not receive its share of criticism are SFU’s vending machines. Too often I go to the vending machines as my last hope, only to find they never work. After making a choice, I tap my card, only to read that the machine is cash only. Why have a card option if it will only take cash? Luckily, I do carry change with me . . . only to have the machine return it. Or in some cases,…

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Black excellence at SFU

Features February 20, 2022

by Tamanna T., Staff Writer and Marco Ovies, Features Editor Dr. David Chariandy  [caption id="attachment_121246" align="alignnone" width="350"] Courtesy of SFU[/caption] One of the most accomplished professors at SFU is Dr. David Chariandy. A professor who teaches creative writing and literature,…

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A person face down on a desk fallen asleep with notes scattered all across the desk
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My perfectionism nearly ruined me

Features February 18, 2022

by Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate You knew my type in high school. I always sat in the front row and was a part of too many student councils and clubs to remember. I was a multi-sport athlete. I was the…

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A group of people gathered around Cornerstone at SFU Burnaby campus holding yellow signs that say “Research is work”
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A comprehensive guide to the RAs fight for workers rights

Peak Web February 6, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Editors note: The article has been updated to reflect that some RAs are recognized as workers as of last Spring. In 2014, graduate students approached the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) to unionize research assistants…

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A picture of the COVID-19 virus.
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Being COVID-19 safe on campus

Features January 24, 2022

by Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate As BC marks its record-breaking fifth wave of COVID-19, you’re probably busy savouring the last few days of winter break and preparing for another pandemic semester. While we continue to learn more about variants and…

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Multiple people with no face are sitting around a beige table. Behind them is the logo of the Simon Fraser Student Society.
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SFSS Election 2022: What to know about each open position

Peak Web January 23, 2022

By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) elections are here once again. Led by SFU students, the SFSS works to represent and advocate for fellow students. Some of the ways they do this are by managing student…

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Shot of runners sprinting during a race. One runner has a clear advantage.
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The Sports Peakbox: cross country and track and field

Arts January 20, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor  Welcome to The PeakBox. I am your host, Isabella Urbani. Each week The Peak will answer student submitted questions about sports at SFU. This week, we asked students to pose questions about cross country and…

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Geoff Arrowsmith propels up a rock climbing wall.
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Exploring the climbing scene at SFU

Arts January 15, 2022

By: Vanshita Sethi, SFU Student Geoff Arrowsmith is a climber at SFU. Arrowsmith has spent six years rock and boulder climbing and two years competing in  provincial and regional competitions. Among his many achievements is his staggering record of 10.3…

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SFU player squeezed against the boards in front of his own bench by an opponent
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Mastering the Basics: hitting and fighting in hockey

Peak Web January 12, 2022

By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer The role of hitting and fighting in sports has been debated for many years, especially in hockey where contact is frequent. Players move at high speeds to hit an opponent off the puck or use their…

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Your guide to SFU’s financial aid options

Features December 2, 2021

by Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Since millions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed every year, students should take advantage of the financial aid opportunities available. With the Spring 2022 semester tuition deadline approaching on January 21, 2022, now is a great…

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