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Removal of at-large representative linked to sexual misconduct allegations
September 17, 2018Written 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 misconduct allegations. The allegations have been brought forward by vice-president external relations Jasdeep Gill, business representative Jessica Nguyen, and a third board member who requested to remain anonymous. The female board members submitted a formal complaint regarding Giwa’s behaviour to SFU’s Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Office (SVSPO) on July 30. The report, which has been provided to The Peak…
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SFU Rugby thrives despite not being recognized as a varsity team
September 14, 2018SFU 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
September 12, 2018By: 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”
September 11, 2018Written 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
September 11, 2018Written 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
September 10, 2018By: 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
September 7, 2018Written 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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Resource roundup: Everything you might need at SFU
September 7, 2018By: Gabrielle McLaren, Features editor Orientation, welcome packs, campus tours, the wealth of knowledge that is the Internet, and long, confused, meandering walks across Burnaby Mountain are all good starting places to get to know campus. I know that’s basically…
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SFU libraries remove fines on general collection items
September 6, 2018Written by: Amal Javed Abdullah, Staff Writer SFU libraries have ceased charging fines for overdue items from their general collection until they are recalled, and they have increased borrowing and renewal time for most books to a full term.…
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Student Union Building opening delayed
September 5, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor and Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor The Student Union Building (SUB) is now projected to open in the summer 2019 term. According to a press release provided by the Simon Fraser…
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