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COMIC: The raccoons fall for a human’s tricks

Peak Web February 2, 2026

By: Mason Mattu and Katie Walkley

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Pineapples defy new pizza permission policy

Peak Web January 27, 2026

By: Maya Papaya On Friday, Burnaby witnessed its 67th protest concerning pizza purist legislation. Bill C-XX, a provincial law restricting the allowed composition of pizza configurations to cheese and meat (Section X,xx: Only animal products and byproducts may be used…

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A student wearing an SFU sweatshirt turns their back to the camera as they stand in the middle of the SFU Stadium stands. The photo is solemn and expresses loss, with the key colour being red for SFU’s Red Leafs.
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SFU moves forward to leave the NCAA

Peak Web January 26, 2026

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer On September 17, SFU announced that the university was considering leaving the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the collegiate sports governing body of which Simon Fraser is the only non-American institution. The press release drew…

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Convocation Mall is pictured on a bright day. A few people are walking around, and the sky is bright blue.
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What did UniForum cost SFU?

Peak Web January 19, 2026

By: Hannah Fraser, News Editor As SFU nears the end of its five-year contract with UniForum — a consulting program used during a period of financial strain — some community members are questioning how the program’s findings may have informed…

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A woman’s lower body is pictured in black and white while her face is cropped out. The lighting is serious. The woman’s arm is crossed over onto her shoulder, and she looks off to the side.
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Calls emerge for increased program funding for BC sex workers

Peak Web January 5, 2026

By: Niveja Assalaarachchi, News Writer On December 16, 2025, 10 organizations — including sex worker-led groups, feminist organizations, and First Nations groups — released a statement marking the International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers. In their statement, the…

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Vancouver’s SkyTrain is now Bitcoin-powered

Peak Web January 5, 2026

By: Ashi, senior writer for imaginary infrastructure  In a move described by aides as “inevitable, visionary, and definitely not a parody of governance,” mayor Ken Sim announced Thursday that Vancouver’s SkyTrain system is soon to be powered entirely by Bitcoin.…

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Survival guide: post-holiday edition

Peak Web January 5, 2026

By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Diva After the holidays, everything sucks. I love the part of winter when all I do is stuff my face with carbs and cocktails, because, well, it’s carbs and cocktail time. However, now that the holiday…

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The outside of West Tower (SFU Residence building) stands tall on a cloudy day.
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Environmental concerns lead Burnaby to reject off-campus student residence

Peak Web December 20, 2025

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer Securing housing can be a serious struggle for university students, and those at SFU are no exception. SFU recently broke ground on a new residence building, with the additional 445 beds increasing the university’s housing…

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Hallmark presents: Love on the Mountaintop

Peak Web December 20, 2025

By: Mason Mattu, Humour Editor and an executive producer with Hallmark  MAGGIE BENSTON CENTRE - REGISTRAR SERVICES DESK  SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY  HOLLY is conversing with REGISTRAR OFFICE LADY. The room is grey with no Christmas decorations in sight.  HOLLY (to…

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The Clausgate Scandal: How Big Beverage tried to cancel Christmas

Peak Web December 20, 2025

By: Zainab Salam, Reporter in Hiding  By the time the headline “Santa Claus Hates Everyone” ricocheted across the internet and news outlets, the world had already begun cancelling Christmas. Children sobbed into their half-eaten gingerbread men. Christmas influencers rebranded as…

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