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Summer 2026 course electives
March 10, 2026By: Heidi Kwok, Staff Writer Looking for an easy-breezy course for this upcoming summer semester? Tired of traditional midterms and research papers? Or maybe you’re just looking for a way to kill time after failing to secure a co-op in this abysmal job market. Either way, we’ve got just the right electives for you. Check out the following classes that are impossible to fail. RAC 101: How to Train Your Raccoon (3) An introduction to theories, research, and hands-on practical approaches behind taming and domesticating North American suburbs’ most elusive creature: the raccoon. Students will learn diplomatic negotiation tactics, including…
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SFU debuts new Black Student Centre
March 9, 2026By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Content warning: brief mention of police brutality. Last month marked the opening of SFU’s Black Student Centre, a project more than four years in the making. Advocates such as Dr. June Francis first set out…
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SFU alleges TikTok added unauthorized AI additions to their advertisement
March 9, 2026By: Mason Mattu, Section Editor Does SFU have a pool in convocation mall? Or a parking lot that allows cars to park inside the pool? Those are the kinds of images that Aidan Ramage, a student at the SFU Beedie…
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The shit files: The SFU Shitter begins his carnage
March 9, 2026By: The SFU Shitter My friends, the time is now for poop liberation. My good friend, the SFU Pisser, started this movement. Now, it’s time for us to end it. Our goal? Better quality washrooms. Bidets in every single one…
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The rivalry between The Ubyssey and The Peak
March 2, 2026By: Mason Mattu, Humour Editor A few weeks ago, The Peak’s staff attended NASH, Canada’s National Student Journalism Conference. While my colleagues went into this weekend with professional development in mind — I had one goal and one goal only.…
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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…
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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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