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SFUnexplained: SFU works with other institutions to keep its student body here — and not in the ways you may think
September 26, 2020By: Serena Bains, Staff Writer Have you ever thought about why those at the top of SFU make hundreds of thousands of dollars to ignore students? People have to wake up and realize that these top-dog figures could never be this rich and be this bad at their jobs — they are playing 4D chess, and they are 20 steps ahead. All of their perceived incompetence must be constructed. They’re ignoring all students because none of us are here through our own free will. They know we have no choice but to stay at SFU. Wake up, sheeple: We’re all…
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SFYou: Annie Ohana, teacher and activist
September 21, 2020By Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Name: Annie Ohana Pronouns: she / her Departmental Affiliation: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government (graduated in 2004), a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (graduated in 2004), a Bachelor of Education in Curriculum…
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Scholar Strike Canada: A cause for hope and a missed opportunity
September 21, 2020By Harvin Bhathal, Features Editor “Education isn’t about teaching students how to make the trains run on time.” said Min Sook Lee, Associate Professor at Ontario College of Art and Design University, during the first scheduled digital teach-in, Abolition or…
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Not offering ASL classes is an accessibility issue
September 20, 2020by Molly Lorette, Peak Associate Personally, I think that it is absolutely atrocious that SFU does not offer courses to learn American Sign Language (ASL). Currently, VCC, UBC, and Douglas College have all taken steps to ensure further accessibility for…
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Increasing tuition does nothing to support students
September 9, 2020by Devana Petrovic, Staff Writer As initially determined at the Board of Governors meeting on March 19, SFU has approved a 2% tuition fee hike (4% for international students, and upwards of 20% for specialized programs) for the 2020–21 Budget and…
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Student heals emotionally after falling asleep on bedspread at 2 a.m. in day clothes
August 11, 2020Written by Zach Siddiqui, Humour Editor VANCOUVER, BC — This morning, an SFU student woke up completely emotionally stable. He had fallen asleep on top of his bed covers at 2:37 a.m., still dressed in his T-shirt, shorts, and favourite…
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Students heartbroken to realize it’ll be illegal to have terrible Fall Kickoff party this year
August 10, 2020Written by Paige Riding This week, students took a moment away from studying to process a big epiphany: thanks to the COVID-motivated ban on large gatherings in BC, overwhelmingly underwhelming events like the annual Fall Kickoff are officially illegal. Marking…
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Your weekly SFU horoscopes: August 3 – 9
August 3, 2020Written by Paige Riding, News Writer Aries: Is your love language “Acts of Service?” Or are you the only Aries on the face of the Earth who likes when their partner randomly compliments them instead of showing their affection in…
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A Day in my Life: Remote Co-op Student
July 31, 2020Written by Kitty Cheung, Peak Associate 8:16 AM Wake up to sound of CNN news blasts on coronavirus — thank you, family Resent choice to move back home for the summer But . . . where else could you have gone?…
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MISSING DOG: Last seen in the labyrinth of SFU’s website
July 29, 2020Written by Michelle Young, Staff Writer VANCOUVER, BC — A dog has been reported missing as of July 12. Spot, age two, was last seen July 11 around 5:45 p.m., exploring the SFU website, but has yet to return home.…
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