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There is an evaluation problem in Silicon Valley
July 13, 2018Written by: Umer Altaf, Peak Associate There was something irresistible about Theranos, the now-disreputed Silicon Valley startup, and its scheming founder Elizabeth Holmes. The possibility of revolutionizing the blood test, the cornerstone of a medical care technology industry worth over US$40-45 billion globally, created an itch in investors that was hard to ignore. So strong was the company’s allure that several prominent public figures, ranging from Rupert Murdoch to the Walton Family, invested large sums in the company. Some major factors contributed to the successful duping of countless investors to the tune of over $700 million. A Machiavellian combination of…
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Playland Nights is great for the adrenaline junkie, but not so great for the budgeting student
July 13, 2018Written by: Courtney Miller For $31 in advance, or $34 at the door, you can enjoy five hours of children-free fun at the Pacific National Exhibition’s Playland Nights events. Running from 7 p.m. until midnight on Fridays in July, if…
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POLITICAL CORNER: Is our world becoming more national and less international?
July 12, 2018Written by: Liam Wilson, Peak Associate Living in a first-world country, it now seems almost impossible to be disconnected from anything. For a long time, we’ve seen the increasing interconnectivity of our world through the internet, electronics, and international politics.…
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Still figuring things out as a university student is OK
July 12, 2018Written by: Amal Abdullah, Staff Writer Here we are, in our 20s and in the midst of our university careers, ready to enter “the real world.” We emerge proudly sporting a cap and gown, a distinguished post-secondary degree in our…
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Show versus Show: RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race Thailand
July 10, 2018Written by: Winona Young Warning: this review contains spoilers for both shows! RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season 10, 2018) RuPaul’s Drag Race (RPDR) turns 10 and is back with finely orchestrated drama, bigger wigs, and even bigger personalities. RuPaul herself makes…
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SFU Connect transitions to SFU Mail on August 18
July 10, 2018Written by: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor “SFU Connect accounts will be accessible until March 2019.” SFU website / “The new platform will help better meet the current and future needs of the University.” SFU Website. Students…
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Are you SFU-ready? Version 1: Busting myths and spreading facts
July 9, 2018Myths busted by: Jennifer Low Facts provided by: Victoria Lopatka As you stand at the bus loop, glancing up at Simon Fraser University and trembling before the foreboding concrete maze that awaits you, your mind is plagued by the many…
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Forum raises concern tank farm poses “catastrophic” risk
July 9, 2018Written by: Cecile Favron, Peak Associate Dozens of concerned citizens gathered to discuss links between the potential for a devastating fire on Burnaby Mountain and the Kinder Morgan tank farm expansion at Simon Fraser University on June 28. “The…
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is an intense sci-fi adventure thriller
July 8, 2018Written by: Jonathan Pabico If you want to take a break from superhero epics for a while, check out J. A. Bayona’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Bayona crafts a riveting sequel to Jurassic World that incorporates heart-pounding action and startling…
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Board Shorts
July 8, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor, with notes from Zach Siddiqui, Copy Editor Board discusses various dates to hold Fall Kickoff concert The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) discussed potential dates to hold their annual Fall Kickoff concert, and…
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