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A short biology lesson for dumb idiots who ask “is your pussy tight?”

Peak Web February 7, 2018

With Google searches such as “my girlfriend feels loose is she cheating” and “how to make your vag tighter with vinegar,” I feel that it is absolutely necessary that I make this public announcement for all of you whom have been so obviously failed by the sexual education you received in high school (which forced you to look at photos of severely infected genitals without any other context and for some twisted reason that was considered proper sexual education). I get it — all genitals confuse you. They’re weird, deformed, extroverted, cavernous, and filled with sexual pus. It’s all disgusting…

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Community program to launch for LGBTQ+ refugees

Peak Web February 7, 2018

Two SFU professors are teaming up with DIVERSEcity, a not-for-profit agency located in Surrey dedicated to offering services to the city’s multicultural population, to create more inclusive spaces for refugees identifying as LGBTQ+. DIVERSEcity has been playing a leading role…

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Safer sex is sexy sex

Peak Web February 5, 2018

Written and photographed by Winona Young  Whether you’re short on cash and condoms or in a sex-health conundrum, students need to look no further than SFU’s resource centres for all of the above and more. So save the frantic Google…

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Positive Space Network fills in the queer knowledge gap for SFU faculty

Peak Web February 5, 2018

SFU staff and faculty have been receiving a crash course on the LGBTQ+ community and issues thanks to Out on Campus’ Positive Space Network Program. As SFU’s LGBTQ+ advocacy group, Out on Campus has developed an hour-long workshop in which…

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CaliBurger to move into SFU Cornerstone building

Peak Web January 31, 2018

Simon Fraser University students, faculty, and staff can soon enjoy a new food option on campus as CaliBurger, a US-based fast-food franchise, is slated to open this coming February. CaliBurger will take over the space that was previously occupied by…

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SFU’s place in the eSports world

Peak Web January 30, 2018

By: Umer Altaf While it’s hard to imagine meeting a person today who doesn’t know of video games or gaming culture as a whole, you might still be forgiven for not knowing that gaming competitions are growing rapidly. These so-called…

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Sightseeing on the 144 SFU/Metrotown

EIC January 29, 2018

The Simon Fraser University sign that is lit up 24/7 Knowledge. Discovery. New acquaintances. Crippling Debt. A large grey structure atop a foggy mountain. At least a dozen real estate agent ads on trash cans or bus stop benches All…

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SFU public interest research group faces displacement from campus

Peak Web January 29, 2018

By: Cecile Favron   Editor’s Note: The Peak Publications Society is an independent student society and participated in the process initiated by the Simon Fraser Student Society to express interest in organizational space in the Student Union Building. However, The…

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N’Kosi Kedar Salam talks name change, school change, and NBA basketball

Peak Web January 25, 2018

Year: Senior Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Major: Education Faculty, double minor in Curriculum and Instruction and Kinesiology Favourite NBA player of all time: Michael Jordan N’Kosi Kedar Salam has enjoyed a fine senior season for Simon Fraser University so far this…

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From studying politics to living it: my study abroad experience

Peak Web January 22, 2018

By: Michelle Gomez My undergrad at SFU was pretty average, until I studied abroad in a country that was culturally and politically unravelling. Over the last four months, that’s exactly what’s been happening in the region of Catalonia, which has…

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