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The problem with SFU phasing out paper towels
November 19, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer If you’ve walked into a campus washroom lately, you’ve probably seen an empty paper towel dispenser with a note that says, “SFU is phasing out paper towel use on campus washrooms” and directs you to use “energy efficient hand dryers.” I used to have no problem using hand dryers, until I learned just how inferior they are in regards to hygiene compared to paper towels. And while SFU says they aim “to reduce waste” and “greenhouse gas emissions,” the reality is SFU is cutting costs due to their layoffs of precarious cleaning staff. SFU’s commitment…
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Memos from my damp, clean laundry
November 19, 2024By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer One hour post-wash It’s been a soggy 60 minutes. The Human hasn’t been around to check on us yet, and it’s starting to get a little cramped, but we’re hanging on. This isn’t our first…
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SFU students to perform at Bound! The Musical
November 17, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer Shakespeare’s work lives on in plays, adaptations, and apparently the fictional town of Middleburg? Running from November 19 to 20 at the Metro Theatre, Bound! The Musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost will bring…
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The phone call drama between Furstenau and Rustad
November 17, 2024By: Maria Fernanda Osorio Arredondo, SFU Student Sonia Furstenau was in her popular era after the initial count of votes of the 2024 provincial election. Since no party had enough seats to form the majority in the 93-seat legislature, the…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: SFU’s free fall activities
November 15, 2024By: Manal Kashif, SFU Student The fall season can feel a bit lonely as the gloomy weather takes over. However, you can rest assured, as SFU Burnaby has several events planned for the upcoming month — grab your friends or…
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I researched this so you don’t have to: Immigration policy in Canada
November 15, 2024By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Canadian immigration policy has risen to the forefront of national discussion lately, in large part due to newly announced resident targets. On Thursday, October 24, immigration minister Marc Miller shared the country’s updated plan to…
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Independent Jewish Voices Canada to form chapter at SFU
November 15, 2024By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Content warning: mentions of genocide. Recently, students started a chapter of Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) Canada at SFU. IJV is a “grassroots organization grounded in Jewish tradition that opposes all forms of racism and advocates…
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CRAB Park tent city forced to close
November 10, 2024By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer On October 23, the residents of CRAB Park’s tent city woke up to an eviction notice from the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. The Board stated they aim to close the camp and return…
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SFUnexplained: Do I see another “out of order” sign?
November 7, 2024By: Hana Hoffman, Peak Associate Can someone please tell me I’m not the only one who thinks it’s very odd that an increasing number of things at SFU are going out of order? I don’t know whether we’re getting closer…
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Two SFU staff receive Accomplished Black Canadian Women awards
November 6, 2024By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer and Tam Nguyen, Interviewer On September 28, two SFU staff were honoured as recipients of the 100 Accomplished Black Canadian (ABC) Women Awards: Dr. June Francis, professor in the Beedie School of Business, and Dr.…
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