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Board Shorts: a recap of the rotunda space discussion

Peak Web September 19, 2018

Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor   At the latest Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) board of directors meeting, the organizations operating within the Rotunda attended and discussed concerns regarding space in the Student Union Building (SUB). Groups represented at the meeting included the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG), the First Nations Student Association (FNSA), Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA), campus radio station CJSF, and the mental health advocacy group Hi F.I.V.E. SFSS vice-president external relations Jasdeep Gill began the conversation by stating that the current board “remain[ed] committed” to the shared-space model of the SUB…

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B.C. government launches campaign addressing sexual misconduct in post-secondary institutions

Peak Web September 19, 2018

By: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor   A new campaign launched by the provincial government aims to address sexual violence and misconduct in post-secondary institutions. The campaign is based largely on social media and via posters which focus on male…

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Funding uncertain for SFU’s Academic Summer Camp for Aboriginal Students

Peak Web September 18, 2018

Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor   Updated September 21, 2018: Dr. Veselin Jungic has reached out to The Peak to indicate that the paraphrase at the end of this article which indicated that "he is convinced the camp's future on this…

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Removal of at-large representative linked to sexual misconduct allegations

Peak Web September 17, 2018

Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor   The removal of former Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) at-large representative Wareez Ola Giwa as a director, which was previously attributed to him missing two board meetings, has now been linked to sexual…

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SFU Rugby thrives despite not being recognized as a varsity team

Peak Web September 14, 2018

SFU Rugby is the biggest club that SFU has to offer. It has been around for as long as the university has — 53 years and counting. The program’s rich history has seen the club tour around the world, establish…

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SFU student wins Nora and Ted Sterling Prize for work on fat activism

Peak Web September 12, 2018

By: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor Layla Cameron, a journalist, fat-stigma activist, filmmaker, and PhD student at SFU is this year’s recipient of the Nora and Ted Sterling Prize in Support of Controversy. She is being awarded for her work…

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Student group condemns SFSS for “institutionalized racism”

Peak Web September 11, 2018

Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor   SFU Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA) has published public letters on their Facebook page condemning the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) for their treatment of marginalized groups on campus.   SOCA…

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Hike in SFU Burnaby campus parking prices

Peak Web September 11, 2018

Written by: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor   Hourly and daily parking in SFU Burnaby’s North Lot and parking tickets have increased in price due to amendments to the university policy on Parking, Mobility, and Vehicle Traffic. The amendments were…

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SFSS president petitions to bring forward new motions for a SGM

Peak Web September 10, 2018

By: Amneet Mann, News Editor   With the vote to decide his impeachment nearing, SFSS president Jas Randhawa has come forth with his own motions for the student body to vote on in a special general meeting (SGM). Randhawa is…

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SFSS president accused of mishandling sexual misconduct allegations

Peak Web September 7, 2018

Written by: Gabrielle McLaren, Features Editor and Amneet Mann, News Editor   This article is part of a series discussing the leaked recording provided to The Peak by Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) president Jas Randhawa. The recording documents a…

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