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SFU researcher finds 50% decline in coral reefs capacity since 1950s
November 22, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer Andrés Cisneros-Montemayor, assistant professor in the School of Resource and Environmental Management, recently published a new study on coral reef capacity. He and a team of multi-institutional researchers found coral reef capacity and coral cover have decreased up to 50% globally since the 1950s. This has reduced the ability of coral reefs to provide essential habitats for aquatic animals. The research also noted the impact felt by many Indigenous communities in coastal regions. The study emphasizes the effect of this decline on the food consumption of Indigenous communities as they have “a high dependence on…
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Diwali should be given more attention
November 21, 2021by Tamanna T., Staff Writer The end of October and the beginning of November mark the start of numerous celebrations all across the globe, most of which are religious. For example, the first week of November sees the start of…
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Food for Thought: Aloo Parathas
November 21, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer Growing up in a Punjabi household, my mom would cook different dals and curries for school every morning. My favourite thing to eat with them were aloo parathas. “Aloo” translates to potato, while “paratha” is…
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Organizers and allies respond to SFU decision to hire 15 more Black faculty
November 20, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer SFU Senate voted on September 13, 2021 to hire at least 15 Black tenured faculty. The new hires are to be made across various faculties to promote inclusivity and diversity of perspectives. Dr. June Francis,…
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SFU researchers make breakthrough discovery on earthquakes and tsunamis in Greater Tokyo region
November 19, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer SFU earth sciences assistant professor Jessica Pilarczyk leads her team in making a new discovery related to a plate boundary that affects the risk of earthquakes in the Greater Tokyo region. The present and historic…
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What Grinds Our Gears: Loud neighbours in SFU Residence
November 18, 2021by Tamanna T., Staff Writer SFU Residence is home to almost 2,000 students, and living in close quarters with so many people can have its cons. For instance, not only are the rooms in Residence small, but the walls are…
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Council Meeting — November 3, 2021
November 15, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer Motion on Leave of Absence Policy Amendment SFSS vice-president internal and organisational development Corbett Gildersleve put forward a motion to amend the leave of absence policy for executives and council members. The motion proposed increased…
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Perfect Fit: Winter must-haves
November 9, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer As the fog rolls over Burnaby Mountain and the days become shorter, your closet might have to go through a major change to accomodate winter. Constant rainy Vancouver days and chilly evenings will make you…
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SFU should release full course outlines sooner
November 1, 2021by Tamanna T., Staff Writer As winter descends upon SFU, so too does the chaos of course enrollment. Enrollment appointments for Spring 2022 start on November 8, 2021. Students can access MySchedule to plan classes from November 1, just a…
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Important women of colour to celebrate this Women’s History Month
October 24, 2021by Tamanna T., Staff Writer October isn’t just the start of fall, but it’s also Canada’s Women’s History Month. Every year I see lists of women celebrated throughout the month, and the lack of diversity in these lists is astounding…
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