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SFU conducts scheduled review of sexual violence policy
February 3, 2020Written by: Jess Dela Cruz, News Writer SFU’s sexual violence policy, otherwise known as the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Prevention, Education and Support General Policy (GP 44), is currently under review by the Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office (SVSPO) for improvement. The Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Advisory Committee first started working on the policy in Fall 2016, reaching out to the community for input and jurisdiction. SFU’s Board of Governors then approved the policy on March 30, 2017. The policy includes a requirement that it be reviewed every three years. Currently, the purpose of GP 44 “is to…
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Ranking the Burnaby campus microwaves
January 30, 2020By: Vivien Ying Qi Li, Peak Associate Although SFU provides a variety of different food options for students to purchase on campus, sometimes I just want to bring meals from home. After all, it’s cheaper, more convenient, and nobody can make sweet…
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Your weekly SFU horoscopes: Jan 27–Feb 2
January 29, 2020Written by Zach Siddiqui, Humour Editor Aries — March 21–April 19 This week, you’re tempted to drop projects that have no fruitful end in sight — for example, your annoying friends. Resist the impulse. Your long-term investments will pay off;…
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SFU invites students to Feral Coyote Therapy
January 29, 2020Written by Maxwell Gawlick, Peak Associate After the great success of the school’s recent Dog Therapy sessions, SFU’s Health & Counselling Services is bringing the initiative back this winter — albeit with a cheaper alternative. By laying out a variety…
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From brutalist to boo-talist: SFU turns Robert C. Brown Hall into a year-round haunted house
January 29, 2020Written by Meera Eragoda, Staff Writer In a move to facilitate easy fundraising, SFU has decided to turn Robert C. Brown Hall (RCB) into a year-round haunted house. After much discussion on where to hold their new money-making attraction, SFU…
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Leaked transcript: a hostage negotiation with a stupidly rich man
January 29, 2020Written by Rodolfo Boskovic, SFU Student DIAL TONE. A PHONE IS PICKED UP OFF THE RECEIVER. ???: Who is this!? Listen! I’m holding a lit match and five litres of gasoline and I’m not afraid to use’em! FBI NEGOTIATOR: Sir,…
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The hidden treasures at the Shelf of Reciprocity
January 29, 2020By: Kim Regala, Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_112977" align="alignnone" width="640"] Photo taken by Kim Regala[/caption] Across the Burnaby Rotunda and in front of the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group’s (SFPIRG) office rests an assortment of books and cardboard boxes overflowed…
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DEAR PEAKIE: Talking over the cold, homicide, and fake news
January 22, 2020Written by Zach Siddiqui, Humour Editor Dear Peakie, How can I stay warm on campus? I literally wear so many layers and the cold mountain still freezes me to the bone. From, MD Hi, MD, Layers are useless and…
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SFU welcomes its REAL new president: Canadian-brand Meghan Markle
January 21, 2020Written by Zach Siddiqui, Humour Editor After months of tireless searching, a stroke of good luck has brought SFU our next school president. In a move to return to its radical eat-the-rich roots, SFU will be replacing Andrew Petter in…
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“This is not what I was promised”: Students protest 2020, the dawn of a disappointing decade
January 21, 2020Written by Jennifer Low, Peak Associate Whatever happened to that bright, shiny new-decade glow? SFU students have come to point out that the wool cannot be pulled over their eyes any longer. The arrival of 2020 did not come with…
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