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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee mental health campaign nominated for NCAA Award of Excellence
February 4, 2022By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer After gymnast Simone Biles bowed out from the vault and uneven bars during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, comments poured in supporting the star’s decision to put her mental well-being first. During any given competition, athletes are subjected to enormous pressures — from having to perform in front of crowds of screaming fans, to representing their team and making good on their own expectations. Add on to those pressures the strange and unpredictable rigors of a two-year pandemic, and you end up with growing and often unaddressed mental health struggles for athletes. In October of 2019,…
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Connect the Lingo
January 27, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor A ____________ is worth 6 points 32 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists When a player enters an opponent’s blue line before the puck does NFL Championship Trophy Its rules are thought to have originated in Montreal…
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The ups and downs of my figure skating experience
January 26, 2022By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor I started figure skating when I was six years old. At first, I didn’t want to attend lessons, but I was easily bribed with sweets. Once I got on the ice, I no…
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Do you know who this professional athlete is?
January 25, 2022By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer Welcome to the most challenging and intricate game you’ve ever played. This will test your intelligence, wit, and of course, your ability to use Google search. Will you be able to guess this athlete based on…
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SFU Hockey continues to win despite time off
January 25, 2022By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer It is rare to see a team dominate in their respective league for much of the season. But that’s exactly what SFU is doing in the BC Intercollegiate League (BCIHL). The team has come out flying,…
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The Rundown
January 25, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor SFU takes home first in the 800m at the first indoor meet of the season thanks to Alison Andrews-Paul. Date: January 15 There is nothing she can’t do (muscle emoji): Andrews-Paul and the SFU’s 4x400m relay…
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Shirin Anjarwalla and Ryan Stolys share their goals for the season
January 21, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Shirin Anjarwalla Pronouns: She/her Major: Kinesiology Favourite golf player: Rory McIlroy Shirin Anjarwalla is a sophomore on the SFU women’s golf team. At 14 years old, she won the 2014 BC Juvenile Championship. In an…
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Theresa Hanson’s extensive sports management career
January 21, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Theresa Hanson became the first woman Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation at SFU on October 26, 2015. But she was no stranger to SFU or making history. In an interview with The Peak, she…
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A new era of hockey in Abbotsford
January 21, 2022By: Greg Makarov, SFU Student On July 14, 2021, the ownership of the Vancouver Canucks finally decided to move their affiliate team to the city of Abbotsford. The Canucks were previously associated with their affiliate team, the Utica Comets (New…
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The Sports Peakbox: swimming
January 21, 2022By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Welcome to The PeakBox. My name’s Sara, aspiring mermaid and your host for this week. In this segment, The Peak answers student submitted questions about sports at SFU. This week, we focused on…
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