Sonya Janeshewski

An illustration of the Christmas market in downtown Vancouver. The illustration showcases a festive scene, with blurry subjects. The scene is set at night-time.
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Opinions in Dialogue: Christmas markets

Peak Web January 13, 2026

By: Clara Xu, SFU Student, and Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Christmas markets are a hallmark of the festive season. A staple in countries like Germany and Austria, these open-air holiday markets are, unfortunately, few and far between in Western Canada. While much smaller and not as extravagant as its European counterparts, Vancouver’s festive market tradition has been met with growing enthusiasm since the downtown debut at Jack Poole Plaza in 2010, leading to the opening of North Vancouver’s very own Shipyards Christmas Market at Lonsdale Quay in hopes of hosting a market that is more accessible to single parents and…

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Green party leader, Elizabeth May fearfully standing, surrounded by unidentifiable MPs looming around her. There are few bags of money that sit on a table in the forefront of the illustration.
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The elbows up cult is ruining cooperation in Parliament

Peak Web January 5, 2026

By: Mason Mattu, Section Editor  In a minority government, cooperation with other parties is essential to ensure stability and unnecessary elections. Budget votes are where this cooperation becomes non-negotiable, as they are confidence votes. Which means if a majority of…

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A woman’s body melting into the earth with patches of grass and flowers crowning her features.
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i dream in decay

Peak Web March 27, 2025

By: Sofia Chassomeris, Opinions Editor this body aches for death,  a cure?  a resolution, like it longs to rest in the muddy embrace of a grave so that the earth may hold me as gently as my tender flesh allows.…

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One of the event’s performers dressed in a blue dress with red flowers. As they move their fingers, the Gregorian zodiac signs float around them.
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Cosmic glamour at The Birdhouse

Peak Web February 13, 2025

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer It was a cool night in January, my new boots dug into my heels and made it hard to walk straight, but I kept trudging happily on towards my beacon of light; The Birdhouse. Why?…

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illustrations of all the chinese zodiac animals
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Horoscopes: Lunar New Year edition

Peak Web January 27, 2025

By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture and Sports Editor Snake  1965 (Us???), 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025 Snakes, 2025 is going to be your year. Want to know why? Since this year is the year of the snake, it’s time…

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SFU admin is throwing money at a globe. There are pumpjacks on the globe that represent fossil fuel extraction.
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Professor’s feedback on “responsible investments”

Peak Web November 27, 2024

By: Professor No Nonsense Dear Simon,  Thank you for submitting your assignment about your investment approach. In my most recent therapy session, my therapist encouraged me to start practicing radical honesty. So, I’m starting right now. Your submission is bad…

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Damp laundry left in the washer so long that it has begun to smell mildewy.
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Memos from my damp, clean laundry

Peak Web November 19, 2024

By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer One hour post-wash It’s been a soggy 60 minutes. The Human hasn’t been around to check on us yet, and it’s starting to get a little cramped, but we’re hanging on. This isn’t our first…

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Transit user excitedly tapping their Compass Card. They are wearing a white hoodie with the logo of the SFU Transit Enthusiasts Club
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Using public transit is superior

Peak Web October 9, 2024

By: Yagya Parihar, SFU Student Some time back, a friend told me about how “embarrassingly high” her car insurance is. Soon after, I read an opinion piece in The Peak complaining about parking on campus. I thought to myself, “You…

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A band is bathed in blue and purple lights as they play an outdoor nighttime concert in front of a large crowd. The EAST VAN sign glows in the back of the piece.
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Vancouver’s fall indie lineup

Peak Web October 2, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer As the leaves fall amid the changing of seasons, a plethora of intimate shows are rolling into town to kick off the autumn 2024 tour season. Many eclectic artists from all across Canada have already…

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Three individuals dancing while dressed in 70’s-styled clothing (flared pants, gold tights, bright colours).
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Block party brings life into downtown Vancouver

Peak Web September 26, 2024

By: Caitlin Kingsmill, News Writer On Saturday, September 7, Public Disco Society hosted its Downtown Block Party, the final installment of this year’s summer series. The event was held from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Bentall Center’s Dunsmuir…

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