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SFU writer in residence Anosh Irani launches his latest novel
September 19, 2016September 13 was SFU world literature’s writer in residence Anosh Irani’s book launch for The Parcel, hosted at the Vancouver Film School Café. It was a big turnout, with every seat in the café filled with close friends and family of Irani’s, as well as SFU staff and students. Fellow BC-based author Aislinn Hunter gave a warm introduction for Irani, celebrating his newly completed novel. She sang Irani’s praises, noting that he as a novelist is a storyteller, and in being a storyteller Irani becomes a guide who takes the reader to a new world. The world of The Parcel…
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SFU’s Academic Women discuss sexual violence policies
September 19, 2016In light of recent controversies surrounding sexual assault, SFU is working to develop better sexual assault policies. Although the administration has been criticized for its alleged lack of response to sexual assault allegations, organizations at the school have been uniting…
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Yours Truly is taking the K-Pop dance world by storm
September 19, 2016Yours Truly is a five-piece team from the Lower Mainland with a deep love for dance. The core group consists of Kim, Theo, Stephanie, Kiki, and Frances. Together they take part in dance competitions and events, as well as covering…
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University nap rooms are telling of an overburdened student population
September 19, 2016[dropcap]I[/dropcap] am way too tired to listen to some BS argument for why SFU needs a napping room. With universities looking at safe napping spaces as a real solution for student exhaustion, we’re left asking ourselves why the fuck are…
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SFU football home opener offers free tuition contest
September 19, 2016Would you like the opportunity to win free tuition? All you have to do is attend SFU’s football home opener on September 17. SFU is kicking off its football season with a new contest, “Kick to Win Free Tuition” at…
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Satellite Signals
September 19, 2016Woodward’s Find the balance between video games, art, and dance in this exciting collaboration between lighting designers, dancers, and visual artists. This art installation and performance, Digital Folk, showcases the intersection between communities and technology. Its interdisciplinary nature allows the…
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SFU satellite team shoots for the stars
September 19, 2016A group of SFU students are preparing to launch their aspirations and dreams into outer space for an ongoing competition. The challenge in question is the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge, a nationwide competition for building a cube satellite. “The SFU…
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SFU jumps headfirst into the world of social media
September 19, 2016It's been a little over a year since SFU’s 50th anniversary, marking an important milestone for the university and its students. Since the festivities came to an end, there have been some exciting ventures to improve the university's digital presence.…
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SFU administration caught paying TAs with Canadian Tire money
September 12, 2016In a shocking turn of events, investigations undertaken by The Peak have revealed that the SFU administration has been paying its teaching assistants and sessional instructors with coupons for Canadian Tire. The investigation comes in the wake of continued labour…
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What I wish I knew on my first day at SFU
September 12, 2016[dropcap]I [/dropcap]recently completed my undergraduate degree and people aren’t joking when they say that achieving milestones makes you weirdly sentimental. Since summer semester ended, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my past four years at SFU. When…
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