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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 hands — but still bare, vulnerable, and without even a single notion of how to survive once we leave. How can we be expected to know exactly what to do with our lives so soon? We have an unspoken expectation from our parents and other older adults to get through life with as much speed as possible. They start asking…
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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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SFU’s David Chariandy shares insight into his latest book, I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You, and more
July 7, 2018Written by: Courtney Miller When David Chariandy reached the door to the coffee shop, we made awkward eye contact and dithered between going for a hug or a handshake because, while this was a professional meeting, Chariandy and I had…
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Pride activism is more than just a rainbow flag
July 7, 2018Written by: Winona Young, Staff Writer What do we remember most from Pride month? Maybe it’s seeing friends and family post about marches, countless parties, family friendly outings, and all the food and free stuff from corporate sponsors or vendors,…
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At the PNE Amphitheatre
July 6, 2018Written by: Michelle Gomez Ambiance: B+ I’m at the PNE Amphitheatre for a two-day rap and hip-hop concert called Breakout Festival. While most of us can agree that there is nothing better than an outdoor concert on a warm summer…
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