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An illustration of a student with a haunted look on their face as they carry a flashlight, walking through the dark hallways of RCB.
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BREAKING: Lost Welcome Leader Found in the Depths of RCB

Peak Web October 16, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer Raccoon News was informed of a developing story at SFU’s Burnaby Mountain campus this afternoon. The authorities arrived at SFU after receiving calls about a former student and welcome leader who was found wandering the depths of the Robert C. Brown Hall (RCB). The welcome leader was reported missing in 1953 and is now the 114th person to be found and saved after getting lost in RCB Hall. Robert C. Brown Hall, dubbed “The Maze” by SFU’s students over the years, has been under intense construction since 2009; layers of scaffolding and boarded up doors…

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A photo of Sesame Street characters Cookie Monster and Elmo. Cookie Monster scares Elmo as Elmo holds on tight to his cookie.
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The Adult(erating) side of Sesame Street

Peak Web October 11, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer, Extremely Apologetic Yet another classic cartoon is getting a makeover by the CW. This time, Sesame Street gets weird. Elmo becomes Emo in this reboot that never should have been. We apologize in advance for…

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A person with a confused expression on their face, they've brought a giant block of ice to class with a piece of rope
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Local student disappointed that icebreakers don’t involve actual ice (and other literal disappointments)

Peak Web October 7, 2022

By: Clarence Ndabahwerize, Staff Writer VANCOUVER — A student showed up to an icebreaker at the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts with an ice pick and giant ice cube. Onlookers described initially being in shock until they found out the…

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Illustration of the text, “RIVERDALE OR NOT” done in the style of the show title, Riverdale
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Here’s what you missed on Riverdale

Peak Web October 5, 2022

By: C Icart, staff writer There are currently 117 episodes of Riverdale. I have seen all of them. Any ridiculous plotline you can possibly think of has probably been done. At this point, I don’t think any of us can…

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An Ode To My Luvr

Peak Web September 28, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Overly Devoted Staff Writer Dear Renaissance,   Oh, how I love you so, You stand by me when I need you most; Your presence everlasting, unwavering, and eager — My life on the line, I would put…

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Reviewing Renaissance: The Best and The Worst

Peak Web September 28, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Official Taste-Tester & Staff Writer Hey fellow students, it’s Hannah, and today I’m reviewing the esteemed Renaissance Café. The heart and soul of SFU Burnaby. Coffee. Muffins. Need I say more? As every dedicated student has done,…

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Horoscopes: September 19–24

Humour September 19, 2022

By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer Aries Go for a mocha this fall, Aries. It’s the perfect blend of sweetness and deep richness which energizes you just enough to make it through a productive day of studying and writing lecture notes.…

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Top five ways to figure out what to do when you walk into the wrong classroom

Humour September 19, 2022

By: C Icart, Staff Writer The fall semester has started, and students are again faced with the tremendous challenge of finding the right classroom. We’ve all done it. Confidently walked into a lecture hall, sat down in the front row…

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Dining with Sophistication: Culinary reviews by Reginald Trashpánda III

Humour September 8, 2022

By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Rating: ★★★★★ Location: SFU Surrey, AKA Nirvana Food: Literally everything you could ever imagine. Ever. Five star experience, my friends. Taste the stars at this lovely campus! It is I, your beloved Reginald Trashpánda III,…

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Dining with Sophistication: Brunch at the trash cannery

Humour August 9, 2022

By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Restaurant: Cornerstone Organic Bins Rating: ★★★ Location: Univercity Burnaby Mountain Appetizer: Egg in hash brown basket Entrée: Quiche Dessert: Fruit Salad Wine: Pét-Nat Yesterday was my mother’s birthday celebration and we had the pleasure of…

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