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What grads do: The fascinating culture and economy of sneakers
October 20, 2018By: Youeal Abera Michelle La, a master’s student studying anthropology at SFU with a focus on economic anthropology, is one of the most intriguing academics I’ve ever met. Researching the explosive subculture of the sneaker industry, Michelle studies the rapidly expanding economy surrounding it. Whether she’s analyzing the social processes that get people lining up for new shoes, keeping an eye on nuanced, widely coveted brands, or diving deep into the racial history of the industry, Michelle has become exceptionally versed in sneaker culture. I had the privilege of sitting down with Michelle to discuss her exciting research as an…
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My study spot
October 19, 2018By: Michelle Chiang, Michelle Gomez, Jennifer Low, Natasha Tar, Nathaniel Tok [caption id="attachment_106761" align="alignnone" width="300"] Michelle C's study spot[/caption] My favourite study spot is a quaint café and bakery called The Coffee Bun. Located in Coquitlam, a mere five-minute drive…
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Adulting 101: Fall produce and how to eat it
October 17, 2018By: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor The fall solstice was officially September 21, but the season’s coming doesn’t really feel real until Thanksgiving, Halloween, and midterms start to loom on the horizon. Luckily, you can turn autumn into your best food…
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Adulthood 101: Voting in the 2018 Burnaby municipal election
October 17, 2018By: Michelle Gomez, Staff writer The Burnaby election campaigns have been underway for a few weeks now, and this weekend, we’ll be voting for one mayor, eight city councillors, and seven school trustees. The mayoral race mixes old and new…
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The bigger picture part three: art abounds at SFU
October 15, 2018Written and photographed by: Natasha Tar Welcome to yet another SFU art walk! After reading the other two that The Peak wrote up, I’m sure you folks are all ready for another one. Art is as rampant as the common…
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How mentors are building a sense of community in SFU’s largest faculty
October 12, 2018By: Michelle Gomez, Staff Writer SFU is notorious for being a commuter campus where sad students come to school, attend their lectures, and leave with their heads down. It can be especially daunting to find a place to fit in…
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Hamish and Jo’s Adventures in France: Welcome to Menton
October 10, 2018By: Hamish Clinton and Jozsef Varga Imagine heavily armed French border patrol officers chasing you off a train, demanding that you show them your papers . . . Well, we don’t have to! Because that was us only a handful of…
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Best selfie spots at SFU Burnaby and SFU Surrey
October 3, 2018By: Jennifer Low, Peak Associate Despite a reputation of being a prison fortress, SFU is undeniably beautiful. With lush courtyards, stunning works of public art, picturesque views of the city skyline, and magnificent forest scenery, SFU is an Instagrammer’s paradise.…
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Long story short: The best SFU experience goes beyond the lecture hall
September 28, 2018By: Youeal Abera, Staff Writer I vividly remember navigating campus on the first day of my undergraduate career — running from class to class, frantic to find out which building I was expected to be in . . . Truth…
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Seven-Minute Majors: Find out what SFU students like about their majors (Part Two)
September 28, 2018By: Melanie Hiepler, Nicky Magas, Aaron Richardson (Humour Editor), Nicky Magas, Zach Siddiqui (Copy Editor), Henry Tran (Peak Associate), and Hillary Ta Behavioural neurosciences Behavioural neuroscience (BNS) is a unique combination of psychology and biomedical physiology courses. You learn about human…
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