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SFU Bookstore scavenger hunt

Peak Web February 26, 2018

Written and photographed by Victoria Lopatka If you’re looking for exotic protein snacks, uterus-centric fridge magnets, or incredibly expensive leather book bags, look no further than your local SFU Bookstore. Shout-out to bookstore staff member Saadiyah, who helped me track down some of these things! Most aesthetic thing for your dorm room Kikkerland string of 20 silver LED lights for $9.95 each No aesthetic Tumblr room is complete without at least one string of these babies. Nice ambient lighting is key to having a well put together, non-depressing room, whether or not you live on campus. They also make perfect…

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Long story short: SFU is more beautiful than you think

Peak Web February 22, 2018

By: Jennifer Low When I first applied to SFU, I thought the school’s mascot was a bulldog. It was the general consensus amongst those of my friends who were already attending, and it seemed more likely to be a school…

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A Southside reunion: Coming face to face with one of my queens

Peak Web February 19, 2018

Michelle Obama. Former first lady of the United States. A vision of Black excellence. Beginning as a lawyer and eventually working at the University of Chicago for many years, Mrs. Obama has remained focused on supporting the voices of marginalized…

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Dogspotting at SFU

Peak Web February 12, 2018

Photographed by Nathaniel Tok Commentary provided by Professional Dog Experts (a.k.a. The Peak Staff)   Name: Isis Breed: Husky Spotted: January 8 Janis McMath: NEVER stop this, Isis. 10/10. Yuri Zhou: Huskies are my favourite dogs, especially with those eyes. Natasha…

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Meet SFU’s independent student societies

Peak Web January 15, 2018

By: Gabrielle McLaren Last December, The Peak reported that student societies independent from the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) may be in danger of losing their on-campus spaces due to a lack of space in the Student Union Building (SUB)…

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What Instagram can tell us about 2017

EIC January 12, 2018

By: Victoria Lopatka Buzzfeed, Newsweek, and Mashable recently released their lists of the most-liked Instagram photos of 2017. Though these lists boast minor differences, superstars like Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Beyoncé remain in the public eye. These…

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