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SFU Masters in Fine Arts grad Casey Wei makes things happen at Kingsgate Mall
March 2, 2015In June 2014, Casey Wei, a graduate of SFU’s Masters in Fine Arts program, bravely engaged Kingsgate Mall to explore the intersection between art, music, community, and the public space of commerce. As an artist-in-residence at the Western Front, she programmed a month of “Happenings” that included live music, an audio talk show, dance and open mic, an art flea market, tarot card readings, book readings, and artist talks. It was all done with generosity and good intentions, and to express how she felt about the mall. “Going to the mall was a big deal for me when I was…
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The surprising story of SFU’s blue pyramid
March 2, 2015When a person turns 100, they become a centenarian. But what is it called when they reach the halfway point? This question led me to discover the word ‘quinquagenarian.’ This year, Simon Fraser University and its art collection will become…
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SFU Lacrosse holds on to stomp the Broncos in extra time
March 2, 2015[caption id="attachment_790" align="alignright" width="1357"] Attacker Lyndon Knuttila, who shares the team lead in goals with 11, had scored against Boise State. Image Credit: Brandon Hillier /The Peak[/caption] The Clan fought tooth and nail to win their first conference game against…
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Clan track and field team deliver best-ever indoor performance
March 2, 2015[caption id="attachment_793" align="alignnone" width="980"] Image courtesy of SFU Athletics[/caption] It was a busy couple of days for the men and women of SFU’s track and field team during the Indoor Championships, February 21–22 in Nampa, ID. The weekend produced a…
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Meet the Clan: Sam Clare
March 2, 2015[caption id="attachment_724" align="alignnone" width="4090"] As of Friday, February 27, midfielder Sam Clare leads the team in points with 19 in four games, and is tied for first in goals with 11.Image Credit: Brandon Hillier[/caption] Those of us with siblings know…
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Petter’s “neutrality” means disengagement
March 1, 2015[caption id="attachment_795" align="alignnone" width="940"] Image credit: Brandon Hillier[/caption] Academia is political. So is industry. But despite his focus on public-private partnerships, SFU President Andrew Petter strives to avoid acknowledging his — and SFU’s — place in Canada’s political landscape. Petter’s…
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SFU beats Trinity Western University for second straight game
February 23, 2015[caption id="attachment_653" align="alignnone" width="4288"] Image Credit: Austin Cozicar[/caption] The Clan went into Saturday night’s game looking to beat the Trinity Western Spartans — the best team in the league — for a second straight time. SFU got off to a…
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Women’s basketball dominate on Senior’s Day
February 23, 2015[caption id="attachment_649" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Guard Katie Lowen played her last game Saturday night. Image Credit: Hamed Yaghoubi Shahir[/caption] It was a proper send-off for seniors Erin Chambers and Katie Lowen; an early lead against the Alaska-Fairbanks Nanooks Saturday night paved…
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Meet the Clan: Danielle Raison
February 23, 2015[caption id="attachment_616" align="alignnone" width="2549"] Shortstop Danielle Raison has proven to be a key part of the Clan’s success — she is currently second on the team in runs scored with 10. Image Credit: Brandon Hillier /The…
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