By: Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer Since 1965, when The Peak first started rolling out weekly issues for the good people on the mountain of Lhukw’lhukw’áyten and beyond, many incredible students have worked for this little publication. Through the valuable learning experience of working for a university newspaper, many of The Peak’s former writers, editors, and contributors have made a name for themselves in the field. From novels, hiking guides, war reporting, and hockey podcasts, these writers have found success down various paths. Yet, their first tastes of the writing and reporting world started here at The Peak, where they put…
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By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer The Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia hosted a webinar on July 20 on “cultivating responsible recreation practices.” The discussion focused on fostering mindful outdoor practices, and was triggered by the environmental and social impacts…
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By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer Stephen Hui, former news editor for The Peak and SFU alumni, launched his latest of three hiking guidebooks, titled Best Hikes and Nature Walks with Kids In and Around Southwestern British Columbia on May 17, 2022.…
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By: Natasha Tar I’m going to be honest: I know absolutely nothing about hiking and I haven’t been hiking in years. Picking up the thick paperback that is SFU alum Stephen Hui’s 105 Hikes In and Around Southwestern British Columbia…
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By: Winona Young Fast Facts Name: Stephen Hui Pronouns: He / him / his Departmental affiliation: Geography Major (graduated in 2003) Work experience: Former journalist, communication lead for Pembina Institute Star and Chinese Zodiac sign: Scorpio, Year of the Sheep…
Continue readingWhy we need movements like Idle No More By Jessica Buffalo Photos by Stephen Hui A new wave of racism is gaining momentum as Idle No More activity continues across Canada. "Reserves are Canada's spoiled children," read one counter-protestors' sign…
Continue readingLast Monday saw another day of action that swept across the country By Munatsi Mavhima and Alison Roach Photos by Stephen Hui Approximately 250 protesters of the popular Idle No More movement gathered once more in downtown Vancouver last Monday,…
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