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Talking superheroes and superqueers with Dani McNeil-Willmot
June 20, 2018By: Lauren Wallace, SFU Student Fast Facts on Dani Name: Dani McNeil-Willmot Pronouns: They / Them / Their Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Psychology from Cape Breton University Past work and volunteer experiences: Advocacy work with previously incarcerated self-identified women, The Cape Breton University Pride and Ally Centre, arranging talks with medical professionals about queer and trans health, and lots more! Fun Fact: Dani is a big comic fan, and really enjoyed our local Vancouver Comic Arts Festival. Favorite Comic Couple: Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy Walking into the Out on Campus (OOC) space is always a little…
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The current SFU gym dress code isn’t working
June 20, 2018Written by Victoria Lopatka, Peak Associate The SFU Recreation Dress Code, as outlined by posters in the gym, dictates that students must wear clean clothing, closed-toe shoes, shirts or tank tops that cover the nipples, lower back, stomachs, and waist,…
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Make your own classy summer drinks
June 18, 2018By: Courtney Miller, Peak Associate With great weather comes great responsibility . . . to celebrate with fancy patio-ready beverages! So we at The Peak compiled this list of classic, and not-so-classic cocktails and mocktails for your enjoyment. Drink safe!…
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SFU smart jewellery start-up keeps wearers safe
June 18, 2018By: Amal Abdullah, Staff Writer SFU computing science and mathematics student Georgiy Sekretaryuk has co-founded a company that focuses on public safety. NERO, completely self-financed by Sekretaryuk, creates smart jewellery which, if tapped three times, sends the wearer’s GPS…
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Hunt for the best: Burgers of Burnaby campus
June 17, 2018Written and photographed by: Gene Cole A&W What? The Double Teen Burger Price? $7.99 This fast food company is not exclusive to SFU, but it’s a beneficial starting point for this spread of reviews, because A&W doesn't make an inherently bad…
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World News Beat
June 15, 2018By: Trevor Steele, SFU Student Ethiopia accepts peace deal to end twenty year dispute with Eritrea Ethiopia’s recently elected government has announced that it will accept a 2002 ruling over disputed territories on its border with Eritrea, a decision…
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Album Reviews
June 15, 2018By: Neil MacAlister, Geron Malbas, and Courtney Miller Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 by Black Thought and 9th Wonder Black Thought is one of the greatest living rappers, hands down. His work as frontman for the Roots has been immaculate for…
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POLITICAL CORNER: Ontario picks a populist
June 14, 2018Written by Liam Wilson, Peak Associate On June 7, 2018, Ontario picked Doug Ford as their next premier. Yes, Doug Ford, the man who insisted his “fiscally responsible” party would balance the budget in a “responsible timeframe,” but has only…
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The clothes one wears does not correlate to their level of freedom
June 13, 2018Written by Amal Abdullah, Staff Writer About a year ago, a couple of friends and I put on a bake sale at one of the vendor tables in the Academic Quadrangle (AQ) to raise money for a religious non-profit organization.…
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Dear SFU students, you’re gonna be okay
June 12, 2018By: Grace Rose, Peak Associate When I started university back in 2013, attending class outside of my living room after being homeschooled for 10 years was a little daunting. Yet I learned a lot from my 4.5 years here at…
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