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A campus guide to the best and worst coffee
February 17, 2017Coffee keeps students running, and students need to know where they can go to get some midnight fuel to help them make it through the day. This is your guide to coffee options on campus. See something missing? Tweet us @PeakSFU to tell us what your favourite coffee on campus is! What are the coffee options on and around campus? Coffee has a been as significant part of my life since I can remember; it's ingrained in my Colombian blood. Colombia is the world’s third largest exporter of coffee, behind only Vietnam and Brazil. I remember waking up to the…
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Week
February 14, 2017The Downtown East Side Women’s Memorial March is an annual event that coincides with Valentine’s Day, but celebrates a pressing social issue in Canadian society. February 14, in this light, is a day to remember and a call to action…
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Embark shares future plans after successful referendum
February 13, 2017By: Elise Burgert In the fall 2016 semester, SFU students voted in a referendum to increase the levy that SFU provides to the Embark Sustainability Society. This resulted in a small increase in the tuition paid by students, but has given…
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Q&A with SFU alumnus and digital cupid, Justin Long
February 12, 2017[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you’re still swiping left and right on Tinder, looking for a special someone to see this Valentine’s day, have no fear. SFU alumnus Justin Long has developed the artificial intelligence (AI) to help you find your dream partner. Having…
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The Canada 150 and colonial legacies: views from the university
February 10, 2017As Canada prepares to celebrate its sesquicentennial year, it seems that the fervor of national pride has also reached the university. Simon Fraser University has put forth a number of specially curated courses and invited the community to experience Canada…
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Discriminatory bans turn American dream into nightmare
February 10, 2017Any good newspaper is invested in the people behind the events they report on. The Peak is currently looking for sources who have been affected or know people who have been affected by the US travel ban. Please contact us…
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SFU and the path to a fairtrade campus
February 6, 2017SFU being a fair trade campus shouldn’t be news to anyone. In addition to meeting the requirement standards as set by the Canadian Fair Trade Network, SFU has pushed the Starbucks franchises on campus to adopt fairtrade practices on campus.…
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Light rail transit gets the green light in Surrey
February 6, 2017Surrey is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, currently housing 20% of the region’s population. With Surrey’s population expected to exceed that of Vancouver over the next 30 years, the city is looking to upgrade the current transit…
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SFU serving up more veggie options on Mondays
February 6, 2017Having started as a public health awareness campaign in 2003, the Meatless Mondays initiative has transformed into a global movement that addresses health, environmental, and animal welfare issues in regards to meat consumption. This January, SFU dove headfirst into implementing…
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SFU food services workers protest for job security
February 6, 2017It’s a scary time for the food services workers at Simon Fraser University. The workers — which include the staff at Mackenzie Cafe, the Dining Hall, and the caterers for SFU events among other roles — held two protests at…
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