Simon Fraser University

A seagull sitting in front of the koi pond. He’s holding a director’s clapper.
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The Steve Chronigulls

Peak Web November 11, 2025

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik The Peak recently interviewed Steve C. Gull, a local screenwriter and seagull who lives in the reflecting pond. We decided to check back in with the avian creative and see how he’s been since we last spoke. Last time we talked, you were working on your screenplay, Romeo and Gulliet. How’s that going? “Turns out there were some licensing issues with the whole thing. Apparently, the idea is already taken? To be honest, I’m kind of starting to regret telling you guys about the project. I think someone else might have stolen my idea. I looked it…

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A middle-aged woman standing in front of the logo of the new OneBC Party
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The OneBC party is here to stop Comrade Rustad

Peak Web July 23, 2025

By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer The leader of the BC Conservative party, John Rustad, has recently lost the plot. He seems to be suppressing the Conservative party’s freedom of speech by not letting members make mockeries out of the trauma…

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Fog fills the convocation mall as construction blocks off access. This leaves the question — what exactly is going on here?
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Dig, Baby Dig: SFU’s bold economic and educational plan

Peak Web July 21, 2025

By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer Inspired by the rapid passing of BC’s Bill 15: The Infrastructure Projects Act, and the federal Bill C-5: One Canadian Economy Act, SFU has unveiled a new innovative direction for the university titled “Dig, Baby…

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A picture of a man with a frightful face in front of the SFU Harbour Centre campus (inside of the mall). A hand is reaching towards him.
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I’m forever haunted by Harbour Centre Mall

Peak Web July 7, 2025

By: Yulissa Huamani, Peak Associate Look, there’s nothing better than waking up at the crack of dawn to attend a lecture. I don’t expect anything remotely interesting to happen at 8:00 a.m. as I commute and question my life decisions.…

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SFU’s artistic history comes to life in A Magical Time

Peak Web May 22, 2025

By: Kyla Wane, SFU Student One step onto SFU’s Burnaby campus, and the word “prison” comes to mind. However, the campus’ grey walls and bleak buildings hold a rich cultural history. A Magical Time: The Early Days of the Arts…

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Multiple people with no face are sitting around a beige table. Behind them is the logo of the Simon Fraser Student Society.
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SFSS Election 2022: What to know about each open position

Peak Web January 23, 2022

By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) elections are here once again. Led by SFU students, the SFSS works to represent and advocate for fellow students. Some of the ways they do this are by managing student…

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Your guide to SFU’s financial aid options

Features December 2, 2021

by Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Since millions of scholarship dollars go unclaimed every year, students should take advantage of the financial aid opportunities available. With the Spring 2022 semester tuition deadline approaching on January 21, 2022, now is a great…

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A Peak into the past

Features November 30, 2021

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Tuition Breakdown: Summer 2021

Features May 10, 2021

by Kelly Chia, Staff Writer In November 2020, students received an email from vice president, academic and provost pro tem Jonathan Driver and vice president, finance and administration Martin Porchuko regarding tuition. In the email, they said SFU’s Board of…

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A summary of the 2021 SFSS candidate debate

EIC February 14, 2021

by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer On February 11, 2021, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) held a candidate debate for their 2021 Executive Committee elections. The Executive Committee is elected by the student body to represent undergraduate students and advocate on…

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