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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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SFU announces two designated cannabis smoking areas on Burnaby campus
October 17, 2018Written by: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor In response to B.C. legalizing cannabis, SFU has designated two temporary areas on Burnaby campus for cannabis-smoking. One area is at the intersection of the Science Road and South Campus Road; the…
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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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Board Shorts
October 15, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor Finances regarding AMS Welcome Back BBQ settled The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) approved a total of $13,388 to pay for the unsold tickets of the initial release of the Alma Mater Society…
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UPDATED: SFU student alleges university did not provide adequate aid following campus violence incident
October 12, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor Updated on October 13: This article has been edited since its original publication to include comments provided by SFU student Ashley Lee to The Peak. A Facebook post detailing the campus violence…
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Pay attention to the unstoppable SFU men’s soccer team
October 10, 2018By: Victor Gouchée The 2018 season has been an exciting one for SFU men’s soccer so far. They’ve gotten off to a blistering 11–0–0 start, and have outscored their opponents 43–4 in the process. This start has not gone unrecognized,…
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SFU Senate changes academic conduct policy to remove barriers for complainants
October 10, 2018Written by: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor The October session of the SFU Senate moved to revise the Code of Academic Integrity and Good Conduct into two separate policies — one for student academic integrity and another for non-academic…
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Two SFU students injured during campus incident
October 8, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor Note: Due to new information regarding the subject of this article coming to light, The Peak is currently looking deeper into the matter and will be posting an update to this story. An…
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SFU partners with Fraser Health to open world-class medical imaging facility
October 8, 2018Written by: Nathaniel Tok, Peak Associate SFU and the Fraser Health Authority have partnered to open a brand-new medical imaging facility at the Surrey Memorial Hospital. The facility, named ImageTech, went public on September 18, and is hailed by a SFU…
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The importance of the Indigenous Sport Gallery
October 7, 2018By: Youeal Abera Vancouver’s BC Place is currently hosting a monumental exhibit that celebrates and honours our province’s Indigenous athletes. As a part of the BC Sports Hall of Fame, the Indigenous Sport Gallery acknowledges the contributions of athletic excellence…
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