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IEC Elections and Referenda Report offers improvements for SFSS elections

Peak Web May 5, 2018

The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors meeting held on April 20 saw the Board reviewing the Elections and Referenda Report submitted by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) reviewing the practices of the 2018 SFSS elections.      According to the SFSS Elections and Referenda Policies, the IEC is composed of one Chief Commissioner and four Electoral Commissioners, and is “responsible for the administration of SFSS elections and referenda that is consistent in a manner consistent with all Society bylaws and regulations.” The IEC in this year’s election was headed by Dee Gorn acting as Chief Commissioner.  …

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The defence of just being a tech company: the fallout of Cambridge Analytica

Peak Web May 4, 2018

Written by Umer Altaf Tech giants such as Uber, Amazon, and Facebook are vastly different companies that sell obviously distinct products and services. Yet they and many others like them are increasingly sharing one notable trait in common: the defense…

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Films to look out for this year at DOXA

Peak Web May 4, 2018

By: Natasha Tar Maybe you’re too broke or busy to travel. Thankfully, DOXA is here again to show you the globe.      DOXA, Vancouver’s documentary film festival, returns this year with unexpected and incredible films from across the world.…

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SFU becomes wildlife reserve

EIC April 3, 2018

By: Alex Bloom In a recent bid to increase revenue, SFU has decided to transition into a wildlife reserve. Now called Simon Fraser Shelter for Endangered Students (SFSES), this new status allows the institution to save money on taxes due…

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New student-eating bird discovered at SFU

Peak Web April 2, 2018

By: Jennifer Low, Avian Correspondent Ever wonder why SFU’s architecture is filled with dark tunnels and hallways? Or what the heck the avocado/egg in the AQ really is? Well, world-renowned researcher and scientist, the one and only Joe King, reveals that…

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SASSY DRAG NAMES FOR YOUR SASSY SELF

Peak Web March 29, 2018

By:  Janis McMath, Rosie Grayson, Gabrielle McLaren, Alex Bloom If drag culture hasn’t already consumed your soul, your sanity, and all your free time, consider hopping onto the glamorous bandwagon now. Drag is art meshed with blurring gender lines and has a community…

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SFSS reaches agreement with SFU to secure more seating space for students at Surrey campus

Peak Web March 26, 2018

After nearly four years of advocacy for more study spots and after-hours space options at the Surrey campus, the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors and Simon Fraser University administrators have come to a consensus regarding this matter.…

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SFPIRG launches petition for campus space

Peak Web March 26, 2018

In the face of its impending displacement from campus, the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) has launched a petition asking SFU and the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) to lease them appropriate campus space.      The petition,…

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Suya Life: bringing Nigerian street food to Vancouver

EIC March 26, 2018

By: Alex Bloom In March of 2017, Suya Life began. Now, as they celebrate their one-year anniversary, they have plans to expand their services. It started as a simple love of food, and that food was suya. What is suya?…

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Your favourite SFU athletes by the numbers

Peak Web March 25, 2018

Men’s basketball N’Kosi Kedar Salam (shooting guard) N’Kosi Kedar Salam, formally known as Kedar Wright, was a highly touted player transferring from UBC when he first joined the Clan for the beginning of the 2016–17 season. Upon transferring, he immediately…

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