Summer
Top picks for song of the summer
June 27, 2016By: Tamara Connor, Jamal Dumas, Max James Hill, Courtney Miller, Nathan Ross, and Jessica Whitesel When that gentle breeze rolls through Vancouver and you find yourself on the beach surrounded by people with sun-kissed skin, or on a patio with friends sipping fruity cocktails through curly straws, you know that it’s finally summer. And of course, with every summer comes a song of the summer. You know, that one soundtrack that captures your whole summer within four minutes? Well, if you haven't found your summer song yet, do not fret! We at The Peak have created a playlist of the…
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The best and worst summer songs of the past 10 years
May 24, 2016Ah, summer. A time for patio drinking, long road trips, and getting sunburnt on the beach. While all of these are part of having a successful season, the most important part of summer is the music. It’s the kind of…
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Get your binge on
May 9, 2016[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f you are not feeling the start of the semester, and you’re ready to wrap yourself up in a blanket burrito and sit alone in a basement for a week just binging the best of television, this feature is for…
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The Peak‘s guide to making the most of your summer
August 4, 2015The end of summer is fast approaching, and my feelings on this transition can only be described as bittersweet. Frankly, I’m a colder weather kind of gal and I’m happy to welcome fall after the relentless reign of the hot…
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Summer Soundtrack
August 4, 2015#5 The O’My’s A Humble Masterpiece The O’My’s are an up-and-coming band from Chicago who seamlessly blend blues, jazz, soul, and rock together to produce an eargasmically organic sound. Their latest offering, A Humble Masterpiece, compliments summer days and nights…
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HUMOUR: Ash’s Squirtle called out of retirement to help battle BC wildfires
July 21, 2015With over 200 wildfires (as of print time) currently blazing across British Columbia, the provincial government has called Ash Ketchum’s Squirtle out of retirement to help combat the growing numbers. A once prominent member of the Pokémon trainer’s roster, Ash’s…
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HUMOUR: The Peak’s guide to camping
July 20, 2015It’s that time of year again: the season made for exploring the great outdoors and going camping. (At least that’s what Canadian Tire commercials have taught us. No one currently employed at The Peak has ever actually been camping.) If…
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Woohoo, Boohoo
May 19, 2015[caption id="attachment_2536" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Photo courtesy of Flickr[/caption] Woohoo: Summer courses There is nothing more relaxing than knowing you are steps closer to completing your undergraduate degree than the losers out there enjoying the over-hyped summer vacation. Summer classes get…
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Requirements for my ideal summer job
May 11, 2015[caption id="attachment_2386" align="alignnone" width="940"] Photo courtesy of Nic Adler (Flickr)[/caption] Easy-going, not too strenuous Fun, enjoyable Somehow related to what I want to do for a career Decent pay ó nothing outrageous, just a few dollars above minimum wage Not…
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There’s a revolutionary alternative to wearing a bike helmet
May 11, 2015[caption id="attachment_2402" align="alignnone" width="940"] Photo courtesy of Christopher Porter (Flickr)[/caption] Drier, warmer weather outside means it’s time to grease up your chains and get exploring the Lower Mainland on your bicycle. But the one thing standing in the way of…
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