Srijani Datta
SFU works to finalize its cannabis policy
September 25, 2018With one month remaining until B.C. legalizes cannabis, its universities are working to put together their own policies on marijuana. Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has already indicated that their campuses are unlikely to allow the use of cannabis. Although the institution’s policy is yet to be finalized, KPU vice provost for students Jane Fee has commented to CBC News that “the idea will be that you shouldn't be in class or you shouldn't be at work if you are impaired in some way, either by alcohol or by cannabis or some other illegal drug.” SFU’s communications associate Justin Wong…
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SFU Senators discuss admission cut-offs, finances
September 20, 2018On September 10, SFU Senate met for the first session of the fall semester this year. As the academic governance of SFU rests with its senate, the session focussed on issues that impact both teaching and research in the…
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B.C. government launches campaign addressing sexual misconduct in post-secondary institutions
September 19, 2018A new campaign launched by the provincial government aims to address sexual violence and misconduct in post-secondary institutions. The campaign is based largely on social media and via posters which focus on male students while highlighting the message that…
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SFU student wins Nora and Ted Sterling Prize for work on fat activism
September 12, 2018Layla Cameron, a journalist, fat-stigma activist, filmmaker, and PhD student at SFU is this year’s recipient of the Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy. She is being awarded for her work on body size and image issues.…
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Hike in SFU Burnaby campus parking prices
September 11, 2018Hourly and daily parking in SFU Burnaby’s North Lot and parking tickets have increased in price due to amendments to the university policy on Parking, Mobility, and Vehicle Traffic. The amendments were approved by the SFU board of governors…
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Student Union Building opening delayed
September 5, 2018The Student Union Building (SUB) is now projected to open in the summer 2019 term. According to a press release provided by the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS), the building construction will be completed at the end…
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Local doctor speaks on B.C.’s opioid crisis
August 31, 2018B.C. is experiencing the highest number of overdose deaths in Canada when it comes to the opioid crisis, says Dr. Seonaid Nolan, an Addiction Medicine Physician at St. Paul’s and research scientist at the BC Centre for Excellence in…
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Provincial government provides work-integrated learning funds for 25 BC institutes
August 6, 2018On July 23, minister of advanced education, skills and training Melanie Mark announced that the provincial government would be providing $1.9 million in funding to all of BC’s 25 public universities, colleges, and institutes. The funding is meant to support…
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SFU students participate in UN sustainability forum
August 1, 2018Between July 13 and 18, SFU students participated in the United Nations (UN) High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. After being established in 2012, the forum is conducted for eight days annually. The need and goals for…
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Health and Dental plan for students to become more affordable, effective September 1
July 24, 2018As of September 1, 2018, student health and dental plan pricing will be effectively reduced. The enhanced plan and the basic plan, which cost $267.75 and $207.90 respectively, will be reduced to $254.36 for the enhanced plan and $197.51 for…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
For advertising inquiries: [email protected]
For promotional inquiries: [email protected]