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Chinatown screenings bring communities together
September 26, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer Dimmed neon signs, muted red lamp posts, the Millenium Gate, faded Chinese lettering on fenced panes of glass, and weathered buildings; these are all characteristics of a modern-day Chinatown. While the gnarled grips of gentrification have changed the physical pieces of Chinatown, part of this community’s rich culture remains buried under the rubble. Chinatown Today — an organization that aims to share Chinatown’s stories — is holding free movie nights on October 4 and November 8, showcasing films that provide opportunities for “building intercultural and intergenerational relationships.” These will be held at the Massy Arts…
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Message from the president: The role of universities in times of genocide
September 23, 2024By: Freida Watermelon, SFU Student September 23, 2024 As president of SFU, I am often asked by students, faculty and staff to take a stance on partisan political matters and current events. I usually have no problem doing this as…
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Suicide prevention barriers on Granville Bridge further delayed
September 23, 2024By: Caitlin Kingsmill, News Writer On July 24, a motion to install suicide prevention barriers on Granville Bridge was passed by Vancouver City Council. The Council agreed to fund one third of the estimated $20 million project, with the remaining…
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The TSSU returns to bargain with SFU to secure research workers’ rights
September 21, 2024By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer The Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) returned to bargain with SFU, beginning with the non-substantive terms of their collective agreement. On their website, the TSSU refers to this period as the first stage of bargaining…
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La Suprema: a town forgotten
September 17, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer As an SFU student, I’m always looking for exciting events to attend near campus. So, on September 5, I found myself at the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema for the 7:00 p.m. screening of La Suprema at…
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How a beloved Palestinian restaurant planted its roots in Vancouver
September 13, 2024By: Tam Nguyen, Staff Writer On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, I strolled around the vibrant neighbourhood of Hastings-Sunrise while on my way to meet Tamam and Sobhi Al-Zobaidi, co-owners of Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine. Squeezed among tax offices and banks…
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The CRA revokes charitable status of two organizations supporting Israeli military
September 11, 2024By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer On August 10, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) revoked the charitable statuses of the Jewish National Fund of Canada and Ne’eman Foundation of Canada. Both organizations will no longer be exempt from income tax or…
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Scotiabank subsidiary divests from Israeli military technology company
September 9, 2024By: April Smith, SFU Student Scotiabank recently reduced its holdings in Israeli military technology company Elbit Systems following a series of protests that took place across Canada spanning March through June. According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, their…
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Burnaby Pride Festival held on July 20 at Bonsor Field
July 27, 2024By: Hannah Fraser, News Writer On July 20, the seventh annual Burnaby Pride Festival celebrated the “diversity of our local 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, families, and supporters.” The festival was held at Bonsor Field and had live music, drag performances, family-friendly activities,…
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Disabled drag superstars on Coast Salish territories
July 24, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor Take a seat, everybody! For The Peak’s Disability Pride Month issue, we’ve compiled a list of disabled drag performers who are taking the stage all across the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),…
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