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The table-top game of Carrom
April 3, 2022By: Vanshita Sethi, SFU Student A carrom board can often be found in a dusty, old corner in Indian households waiting to be pulled out on special family occasions. Some historians believe the game to have first been enjoyed leisurely by the Maharajas of India. Since then, carrom remains relevant in many parts of India to this day. Carrom consists of 19 wooden coins (carrommen), a striker (a bigger disk used to try to pocket the other pieces), and powder (for glidability). It’s typically a game for four players with pairs of two seated across from each other. The 19…
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Connect the Lingo
April 1, 2022By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer Word Bank: over and back, love, yard sale, brace, technical fall, direct free kick, ace, Calder, face wash, drop shot When a soccer player scores twice in a game When an opposing player/team fails to…
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This week at SFU
March 31, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Away Games March 28: men’s golf at Hanny Stanislaus in Turlock, California (all day) Day one of two Finished sixth last meet March 29: men’s golf at Hanny Stanislaus in Turlock, California (all day) Day…
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Ezawa Malish on her inspirations and journey to SFU
March 28, 2022By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer Major: Business, first year Hometown: Coquitlam, BC Position: Middle blocker Ezawa Malish was first introduced to volleyball after attending summer camp between grade eight and nine. The following year, she joined her high school squad.…
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What sport should your favourite Canadian singer play?
March 27, 2022By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer The SFU Athletics team could use some popular players on their side. Who better than some of the country’s biggest singers? The Canadian entertainment industry has many multi-faceted stars, and I believe these singers can…
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The Rundown
March 26, 2022By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer 🚨 Buzzer Beater🚨: David Penney pushes the men’s basketball team into overtime during the quarter finals with a late three. SFU, however, fell short in the extra frame. Date: March 2 Women’s basketball drop their…
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This week at SFU
March 25, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Away Games Monday, March 21: women’s golf at Colorado State University Pueblo El Cheapo Classic (all day) Final day of the event Saturday, March 26: women’s softball versus Central Washington in Ellensburg, Washington (1:00 p.m.)…
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SFU hockey wins the British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League Championship
March 20, 2022By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer For the first time in history, SFU went undefeated during the regular season and playoffs, winning all 14 games and capturing the championship with a 2–0 win. The Peak spoke to SFU hockey forward Garret…
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Do you know who this professional athlete is?
March 18, 2022By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer This will be the hardest set of questions you have ever had to answer. If you answer them correctly, it will lead you to unimaginable treasure: our mystery athlete of the week. There is a…
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The Rundown
March 12, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Senior sendoff: SFU honours seven seniors with a 78–76 men’s basketball win against Western Washington. Senior Wilfried Balata had an exceptional night, recording 18 points and nine rebounds. Date: February 26 Going out in style…
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