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Positive Space Network fills in the queer knowledge gap for SFU faculty
February 5, 2018SFU 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 they work with SFU faculty and staff to build up a greater knowledge of the queer community, starting from ground zero up to current issues and techniques on navigating what can be sensitive topics with students. The idea of the Positive Space Network workshops was originally introduced a few years ago as a series of three-hour long sessions aimed…
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CaliBurger to move into SFU Cornerstone building
January 31, 2018Simon 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
January 30, 2018By: 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
January 29, 2018The 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
January 29, 2018By: 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
January 25, 2018Year: 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
January 22, 2018By: 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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A new bookstore has rolled onto campus
January 22, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor SFU finally has its own bookshop . . . and it’s on wheels. Iron Dog Books is described by co-owner Hilary Atleo as an “indie mobile bookshop.” Hilary moved into SFU’s residential housing,…
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SFU hires Thomas Ford to take over as head coach for SFU football
January 19, 2018After choosing to not renew Kelly Bates’ contract after three winless seasons for Simon Fraser football, the Clan now has their new man: Thomas Ford. Theresa Hanson, Simon Fraser’s senior director of athletics and recreation, made the announcement on Monday…
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Sports Club Spotlight: SFU Athletics Dance Team
January 17, 2018Walking towards the West Gym on a Thursday night between sounds of basketballs being dribbled, you may catch the sound of music playing on loudspeakers. Students, professors, parents, and alumni that have come out to support the girl’s basketball team…
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