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Flag of India featured above a crowd of people
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People in Vancouver gather in solidarity for New Delhi arrests of protesters

Peak Web November 2, 2026

Content warning: mentions of police brutality. On October 11, people gathered on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery to draw attention to the protests in New Delhi the days before. All over India, protesters have been calling for the removal of the chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after a nationwide review of voter lists reportedly removed about 130 million names from electoral rolls, according to CBC News. The electoral rolls, the database of people eligible to vote in a country, have been under Special Intensive Revision to remove duplicate or null entries since June 2025. However, protestors allege that…

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The SFU Pisser pees in a spot. Flowers erect in the concrete’s stead.
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Longing for the SFU Pisser

Peak Web November 1, 2026

By: Your Friendly Neighbourhood Duck Another year, another splash. It’s fall semester again, and we’re fully back into the swing of pumpkin spice everything, midterms, and falling in love in October. Everything comes back like clockwork, but upon reflection —…

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IndigiNews seeks funding to continue coverage of syilx Okanagan Nation

Peak Web October 12, 2026

By: Zainab Salam, Editor-in-Chief and Ella Pendlington, Staff Writer IndigiNews is an online, independent, “Indigenous-run newsroom” that focuses on Indigenous communities “in the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver Island, and the surrounding areas.” The outlet shares on their website that they are…

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A split-screen view between SFU Burnaby and SFU Surrey campus. A broken heart is in the middle.
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A hopeless romantic loses their lover to SFU Surrey

Peak Web October 11, 2026

By: Mason Mattu, Building hater Just when I thought I got him to fall in love with SFU Burnaby.  Should’ve known better than to accompany him back to SFU Surrey.  I put him right back into its arms, I wasn’t…

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Illustration of student carrying a box filled with a variety of personal and school items
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Free tenant rights workshop hosted by Alumo and SFSS

Peak Web October 4, 2026

By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer Do you, SFU student, know your rights as a tenant? On September 21, Ali Versi, senior manager of partnerships and development at Alumo, hosted “Tenant Rights” to teach students about their rights. Alumo is…

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Research lab with basic equipment
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SFU undergraduate research session highlights opportunities for students

Peak Web October 4, 2026

By: Nejdana Houshyar, Staff Writer On September 23, an undergraduate research information session was hosted in the W.A.C. Bennett Library by undergraduate research coordinator Rachel Way. This event exposed undergraduate students to research and to available courses, awards, and jobs…

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A conversation between a political canvasser and a resident on their doorstep. The porch is decked out in Canadian flags, Canada colours, and old lawn signs for various liberal candidates (almost positioned in a way that looks like they're discarded, but popping out through windows and other awkward spots. The resident is screaming at the person in a comical fashion. The resident wears a TEAM CANADA jersey and his elbows are up. The canvasser has a clipboard and is visibly concerned by this interaction. She is wearing a t-shirt that reads "SAVE THE ORCAS."
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It’s elbows up — but also shut the fuck up

Peak Web October 4, 2026

By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer and Mason Mattu, Humour Editor Political canvassing is not for the faint of heart. When some fellow leftist organizers I work with asked me to go doorknocking, I almost said no. But, what the…

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Close up image of someone filling out an election ballot
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ABC and mayor Sim add poll on drug use and involuntary care to municipal election

Peak Web September 26, 2026

By: Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer and Noeka Nimmervoll, News Editor On August 14, the City of Vancouver announced that two non-binding plebiscites, or polling questions, will be added to the ballot of the 2026 Vancouver municipal election, which will take…

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An SFU parking lot with cars in every stall
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SFU announces changes to parking policy on campus

Peak Web September 20, 2026

By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, Staff Writer and Noeka Nimmervoll, News Editor On September 1, several revisions to SFU’s parking lots and service areas policies took effect. The university made notable changes, including designating separate areas for permit parking users and visitors,…

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SFU Pipe Band pose for a picture, in uniform, after winning championship in 2009
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SFU Pipe Band wins world championship in Glasgow

Peak Web September 13, 2026

By: Dani Carmack, News Writer On August 15, the SFU Pipe Band took home first place at the 2026 World Pipe Band Championships, a competition held annually in Glasgow. The band is now the reigning Grade 1 world champion for…

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