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Monday Music: Valentine’s Day Edition
February 8, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate While creating a playlist, I usually choose songs that describe vivid memories because I enjoy visualizing the artist’s experience. Whether it is 90’s R&B or boy bands, I appreciate music that creates a feeling of nostalgia. This playlist includes songs that detail breakups, unrequited love, and finding the right love at the wrong time. No matter what your relationship status is this Valentine’s Day, these songs will remind you to cherish your loved ones. “Never Mine” by Marylou Villegas [caption id="attachment_117111" align="alignnone" width="261"] Image courtesy of Marylou Villegas[/caption] SFU alumni Marylou Villegas’ song “Never Mine”…
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David Ly discusses inspirations, metaphors, and more in “Mythical Man”
February 7, 2021By: Michelle Young, News Editor In April 2020, Vancouver-based writer and SFU alumnus David Ly published his debut poetry collection, Mythical Man. During an email interview with The Peak, Ly shared his creative process. Reminiscing on his experience at SFU,…
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Celebrating Chinese New Year with nian gao, the auspicious rice cake
February 6, 2021By: Nancy La, SFU Student As January comes to a close and February unfolds, my family and I get ready to celebrate the beginning of the Lunar New Year. While others are buying chocolates for their loved ones in preparation…
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Upcoming Black History Month events that address civic education, spiritual activism, and more
February 6, 2021By: Gurleen Aujla, SFU Student Kriss Munsya: The Eraser | Available until February 26 | FREE | Pendulum Gallery & Online Local artist Kriss Munsya, born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in Brussels, has utilized a series…
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The secret radicalism of Netflix’s “Hilda”
February 1, 2021By: Meera Eragoda, Copy Editor It’s been a little over a month since Netflix released the second season of Hilda, a show about the blue-haired titular character’s adventures with friends and various fantastical beings, set to a soothing colour palette…
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BC Black History Awareness Society presents immersive Black History Month events
February 1, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Black History Month celebrates the Black community’s resilience and accomplishments; and honours those who continue to take risks in advocating for justice and equality. With this in mind, the BC Black History Awareness Society has…
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The Rickshaw Theatre continues to honour the late David Bowie with a virtual “Bowie Ball”
January 25, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate On January 9, 2021, the Rickshaw Theatre and Stable Genius presented the 6th Annual Bowie Ball, an annual BC Cancer Foundation fundraiser featuring local bands performing David Bowie’s classic hits. Since Bowie’s passing in 2016,…
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“Perform for Pride” provides powerful performances for a purpose
January 25, 2021By: Kyla Dowling, Staff Writer Want to donate to an LGBTQ+ organization while also receiving access to a wonderful benefit celebrating youth performers? Look no further than Perform for Pride, a Vancouver-centric cabaret currently in its fourth year. The show…
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Monday Music: Jumping straight into the (magical) books
January 24, 2021By: Kelly Chia, Peak Associate Inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and the years I’ve spent reading young adult fantasy books, I’ve always been enticed by the idea of starting an adventure in a different world. Picture a place where bards…
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Non-alcoholic, made-in-BC drinks for Dry January and beyond
January 23, 2021By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer One in three Canadians are abstaining from drinking over the month due to the advent of Dry January, but many are also choosing to stay sober in the long run. As a long-term teetotaler myself,…
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