Simran Sarai
SFU women’s basketball star Emma Kramer named chair of NCAA Division II SAAC
March 2, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer SFU women’s basketball standout Emma Kramer was named chair of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in early January. The honour is just another accomplishment for the senior guard, who takes on the role as she prepares to both graduate and complete her collegiate basketball career later this spring. Kramer sat down with The Peak in the midst of her, now even busier, schedule to chat about her new role as chair and what the future holds for her. The athlete from Surrey, BC has been involved in student…
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This week at SFU
March 2, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Away Games Tuesday, February 21: men’s golf at Rattler Invitational (all day). Tuesday, February 21: track and field at Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Indoor Track and Field Championships (all day). Tuesday, February 21: softball…
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The objectification of women in sports
February 28, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer In 2021, after years of pressure from the public, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) changed their rules to allow athletes to make money from brand deals and advertisements. This big shakeup was a massive…
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This week at SFU
January 31, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Home Games Thursday, February 2: women’s basketball vs Central Washington at 7:00 p.m. (West Gym) Whiteout T-shirt Giveaway Upset No. 24 ranked Central Washington 65–57 last meeting Saturday, February 4: women’s basketball vs Northwest Nazarene…
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Cross country scoring explained
January 25, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Ah, cross country! The sport of running as fast as you can over multiple kilometres of outdoor terrain, navigating massive puddles, treacherous hills, and the ever-present feeling of your legs being on fire. It’s a…
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This week at SFU
January 24, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Home Games Thursday, January 26: men’s basketball vs Western Oregon at 7:00 p.m. (West Gym) Filipino Heritage Night: Shameless Buns, DJ Danglez & Poster Giveaway Saturday, January 28: men’s basketball vs Saint Martin’s (Washington) at…
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Freshman swimmer Marcus Mak brings childhood passion to NCAA stage
January 18, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer For Marcus Mak, swimming is second nature. But this year offers a unique challenge for the freshman from Victoria, BC: adjusting to life in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Mak looked back at his…
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Power rankings for the 2023 athletic season
January 16, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Hockey — #1 With three games left in the regular season, SFU is currently sitting atop of the standings with 10 wins and one loss. Forwards Nick Wicks (27 points), Garrett Hilton (18 points), and…
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BC youth tackle eco-anxiety in new digital zine
January 10, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer The effects of the climate crisis are disproportionate for minorities and low income countries. In BC, communities have suffered damage and death from extended wildfire seasons, flooding, and heat waves. Although the fight for climate…
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The Rundown
January 9, 2023By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Men’s basketball The men’s team started December with a 75–61 loss against Western Washington. In what was their first Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) opener of the campaign, SFU recorded 13 blocks, a league-high since…
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