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SFU Residence and Housing presents: The Magic Treehouse

Izzy Cheung June 6, 2023

Attention all SFU students!  We are speeding up construction of our newest housing structure, The Magic Treehouse. As a result, we have begun accepting resident applications for this revolutionary housing concept. It combines edgy and contemporary designs for a unique housing experience.  The Magic Treehouse seeks to provide the comfort of the forest while maintaining the downtown glamour of city skyscrapers. Our new building is constructed from raw, tree-sourced wood and stainless steel. The result is an ambitious attempt at a colossal treehouse residence space. Time travel devices are not included in this residence’s amenities, but it still provides magic,…

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How to accept you will always be a passenger

Izzy Cheung June 1, 2023

So, you’re a new driver looking for some advice. I’m here to let you know you’ve come to the right place. As a two-time learner’s license holder, I’ve been on the road lots of times these past few months —…

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Top 10 tips to be happy in Vancouver

Saije Rusimovici May 31, 2023

Don’t root for the Vancouver Canucks  I get it — your grandfather’s grandfather was a fan. You spent your childhood looking up to FIN, watching the playoff games in the background during dinner (though those days are long gone). You…

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What is soup?

Izzy Cheung May 23, 2023

Recently, the debate of soup versus stew was brought up in The Peak’s online office space. Obviously, this caused a torrid discussion on why one or the other is better. More importantly, it sparked a question crucial to not just…

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Renting alone? In this housing market?

Izzy Cheung May 19, 2023

BEAUTIFUL 0 bed 0 bath apartment in Downtown Vancouver!  Channel your inner downtown material girl, and rent this beautiful private apartment in the heart of Vancouver! Situated only steps away from Waterfront station, you’ll enjoy 400-square-feet of space that treats…

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CONFESSIONALS: I still play Candy Crush

Isabella Urbani May 18, 2023

I never thought I’d be in this position. I was merely a child when the game launched in 2012 — the same year the world was allegedly supposed to end. But . . . what if it did? What if…

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I don’t want two-factor authentication

Saije Rusimovici May 18, 2023

Mission: Impossible — Rogue 2FA Code Whoever developed two-factor authentication (2FA) must have been trying to hide some serious shit. The service requires an alternate method of sign-in, like a code sent to your email or an alternate password. This…

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An interview with the creators of MiPhone

Izzy Cheung May 16, 2023

Touted as the second coming of the iPhone, Parker Parkins’ MiPhone has risen in popularity since appearing on the famous reality TV program, Dargon’s Den. The MiPhone is the newest cellular device on the block. It operates as a typical…

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Acting vice president finance and student services resigns

Isabella Urbani May 8, 2023

Editor’s note: Rastko Koprivica, who was interviewed for this piece, is a former Peak contributor. The Peak has taken steps to prevent conflicts of interest or potential bias from influencing the article.  Rastko Koprivica, the acting vice president finance and…

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The Teaching Support Staff Union votes in favour of strike action

Saije Rusimovici May 8, 2023

With a vote of 94%, the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) has decided in favour of taking strike action to improve working and learning conditions on campus. The TSSU represents over 3,500 workers “who teach and conduct research at Simon…

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