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Beware of evil chipmunk pop stars when raising your child
February 24, 2026By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer When raising a child, you must follow three golden abstinences. A satisfying life is often defined through experiences gained and pursued, but boundaries are evergreen. Without limiting certain practices, chaos ensues. Don’t give them an iPad Don’t allow them to talk back DON’T LET THEM ANYWHERE NEAR ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS They’re adorable, fuzzy, vivacious little creatures. But they are GROSSLY INACCURATE PORTRAYALS OF RODENTS and possess unnaturally high and squeaky voices. While the appeal of Alvin is gravitational, despite his tiny size, his pathetic, anthropomorphized body must be barred from any and all…
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Local school district Pokémon-ifies Black History Month curriculum
February 23, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Official Memo TO: School faculty and staff FROM: Board of Education of School District No. 145 DATE: Jan 26, 2026 SUBJECT: Emergency BHM teaching enhancement strategy Esteemed faculty and staff of School District No. 145: …
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When your chai latte order goes wrong
February 16, 2026By: Michelle Young, Co-Editor-in-Chief I will not say chai tea, I will not say chai tea, I will not say chai tea. I chant in my head as I approach the barista. If I say “chai tea,” she will frown…
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Top three places to go on your first date at SFU
February 10, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Dating Specialist Hello lovebirds. First, let me congratulate you on finally scoring yourself a date — and just in time for Valentine’s Day too! Go ahead, give yourself a pat on the back. You’ve almost graduated from…
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“The fire that heals us”: a collaborative zine-making workshop
February 9, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer Content warning: conversations about sexualized violence and sexual assault. On January 28, SFU students and community members gathered in the SFPIRG Lounge for “the fire that heals us,” a zine-making workshop. The SFU Sexual Violence…
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SFU hosts talk on residential school denialism
February 9, 2026By: Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer On January 29, Dr. Sean Carleton of the University of Manitoba led a webinar titled Truth Before Reconciliation hosted by SFU’s archaeology, history, English, and Indigenous studies departments. In this webinar, Carleton aimed to address…
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Peak positions: Sex tips from your student paper
February 9, 2026By: Your Bedsheets Tired of the same boring old stuff in the bedroom? Hoping to spice things up? Look no further. Here are The Peak’s top horizontal tango positions: The McFogg You’ve probably heard of doggy style. This one’s similar,…
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Cactus Club uniform required for entry
February 3, 2026By: Maya Barillas Mohan, Staff Writer “May I, monsieur, offer my services without the risk of intruding?” Let me introduce myself first. From my white T-shirt, low slung baggy jeans, and ultra-mini platform boots, I look like a Cactus Club…
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Creativity shines at Ethọ́s Lab’s annual Blackathon
February 2, 2026By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer On February 27, Ethọ́s Lab will host its Black Futures Month Blackathon. The fourth annual hackathon event will build “on a tradition of honouring Black innovation while equipping youth with real-world problem-solving skills.” Past years…
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SFU students rally in solidarity with Iranians amid ongoing protests
February 2, 2026By: Diya Brar, SFU student On January 16, a large crowd of SFU students gathered at the Burnaby campus to show support for Iranians protesting the Islamic Republic. The rally is just one of many internationally, as ongoing internet shutdowns…
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