Stella Laurino

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Sound check: A look into SFU’s upcoming musicians

Peak Web November 11, 2025

By: Francesca Bonifacio, SFU Student SFU’s music scene is far from dead, and incredible bands from classmates continue to proliferate. Whether you’re walking through the concrete AQ, taking the long R5 to downtown campus, or strolling through the Surrey Central mall, these bands can guide you through your day. Their live shows are exhilarating to watch and make for an excellent night out, especially when a break from studying is much needed! Keep an eye out for these bands for some post-midterm stress relief, or to support the musical ventures of your fellow students! Autonomous Apes Tied together with a…

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a person sitting on a couch in the living room, with a mug in their hand. They’re watching the television. They’re relaxed, and the setting is cozy.
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We must choose to rest and re-charge

Peak Web November 9, 2025

By: Zainab Salam, Opinions Editor Today’s jam-packed schedules have become the norm. Most people have to juggle a seemingly endless list of tasks and responsibilities just to keep up with the demands of modern life. Plenty of the people I…

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a bold SFU in the center of the illustration. On the right side there is a polluted river, with a caution sign right next to the river. The sky is grey. On the left side, there is a greenhouse with healthy plants and a recycling bin on the side. The sky is blue and has clouds.
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SFU conceals its environmental harms through greenwashing

Peak Web November 8, 2025

By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Every June, SFU’s marketing team paces restlessly in front of their computers in anticipation of the green light. Then, right on cue, they begin preaching about the university’s position as a world leader in sustainability…

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Tipping reminds us how workers are underpaid

Peak Web November 10, 2022

By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Each country has their own understanding of tipping within their society. While some countries don’t practice tipping by cultural standards, others, such as Canada, encourage it through rules or legislation around tipping. To an extent,…

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Nan gyi thoke, a burmese noodle dish with eggs, lime, and green herbs topped with chicken in a bowl with a small Myanmar flag stuck in the dish.
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Food for Thought: Nan Gyi Thoke

Peak Web October 16, 2022

By: Calvin Kaung Kyaw San, SFU student Burma is home to an impressive collection of mouth-watering (and often lip-burning) salads called athoke in Burmese, which translates to “mixed.” Athokes can be paired with rice, consumed as standalone dishes, or even…

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A scorned letter to the 143

Peak Web October 10, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Humour Editor Dear . . . Hah, you could never be dear again, so hell-o 143, You may not remember me, but I sure as hell remember you. Yeah, that’s right, I’m the student you leave stranded…

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