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This is a vibrant illustration of people of various genders, body types, and skin tones holding pencils and pieces of paper. Sexual and reproductive health symbols (like condoms, IUDs, birth control) are patterned in the backdrop.
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Our Bodies, Our Health tackles 2SLGBTQIA+ sexual and reproductive health

Peak Web July 3, 2025

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer A new survey titled “Our Bodies, Our Health” wants to better understand the sexual and reproductive health needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ Canadians. The study is headed by the Community-Based Research Centre (CBRC), in partnership with the Health Initiative for Men (HIM) and Investigaytors, among other organizations. The Peak spoke with Kartik Arora, a team lead for HIM and Investigaytors, about the survey and what it means for the future. Both CBRC and HIM focus on the health of gender and sexually diverse community members. CBRC is a research and project-based organization, while HIM focuses on the…

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A personified coffee cup wearing Hello Kitty pajamas stands in front of a burning Jugo Juice. He is tipping his coffee lid as a sign of respect, almost remorseful for his actions.
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The Peak investigates: Jugo Juice closure

Peak Web July 3, 2025

By: Coffee Brown, now in witness protection Coffee Brown was recently faced with his most difficult task as a member of the Beverage Mafia. Brown had been loyal to the mafia family for decades, but after his last hit, he…

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A WWE ring put on a grassy field/farm. The WrestleMania Pitt Meadows illustration should be hanging from the top of the image, over the ring. Inside should be John Cena and a hillbilly looking farmer getting ready to square up.
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Pitt Meadows saves WrestleMania 42

Peak Web July 1, 2025

By: Katie Walkley, SFU student This week, WWE fans of British Columbia are celebrating with more fervour than Hulk Hogan flexing his win against Andre the Giant at WrestleMania 3. I know there are lots of peace-loving pumpkins out there…

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This is a close-up photo of an Indigenous person at the Powwow in their colourful regalia.
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Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society celebrates Father’s Day with Powwow

Peak Web June 30, 2025

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer June 14 and 15 marked the third annual Father’s Day Powwow, hosted by the Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS) in Vancouver. The event was focused on honouring Indigenous “fathers, grandfathers, and sons through drum, dance,…

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This is an illustration of kippahs, tallits, a hebrew bible, lillies, and traditional foods like matzo ball soup, knishes, and latkes spread out on a table in an aesthetically pleasing way. There’s also a Palestine flag laying on the table, though not in the middle or overly prominent.
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Independent Jewish Voices responds to SFU’s resource list for Jewish Heritage Month

Peak Web June 24, 2025

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer In May, SFU shared a collection of resources for Jewish Heritage Month. In response, Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) SFU issued a statement condemning the inclusion of links from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Centre…

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SFU to share draft artificial intelligence policy this summer

Peak Web June 24, 2025

By: Corbett Gildersleve, News Writer On January 31, SFU released a statement that their Artificial Intelligence Learning and Teaching Task Force started developing policy recommendations regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) like ChatGPT for coursework. Currently, SFU has…

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Five subtle recession indicators you NEED to know

Peak Web June 24, 2025

By: Petra Chase, Peak Associate Recession indicators are all the rage. We took a Buzzfeed “What recession indicator are you?” quiz, and apparently, we’re Lady Gaga (ra-ra-ra-rad!). Lipstick sales, Mariah Carey going grocery shopping, and flash mobs are also on…

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Excerpts from a blogging mom: Cancel culture cookies

Peak Web June 18, 2025

By: Sheela McGummery, Peak Columnist Hello, world! My name is Sheela McGummery and I blog about my life as a mommy of five kiddos! I am a proud conservative woman of the suburbs and I bake to fill my life…

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This is a photo of the eight individuals involved in the campaign, lining up to smile for press photos. Four of them are wearing large sling bags that say “Save Our Local News.”
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Finding an oasis in the news desert with “Save Our Local News”

Peak Web June 16, 2025

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer As media outlets across the country are forced to close, news deserts — communities with limited access to area news — have become increasingly common. The result? 2.5 million Canadians lack access to local news.…

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