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Undermining Palestinian solidarity does not help Jews on campus
January 20, 2024Written by: Omri Haiven, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of war, genocide, and antisemitism. My name is Omri Haiven, and I’m a Jew who is a graduate student at SFU’s School of Communication. I’m also an active member of Independent Jewish Voices, which is an organization that works to advance the rights of Palestinians while combating antisemitism and expressing Jewish culture. Alongside many other Jews on campus, I’m sickened to see the ongoing bombing and decimation of Gaza by Israel in the name of a so-called “Jewish homeland.” Israel is not my homeland, and in fact, I believe Israel’s repression…
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Elf on the Shelf causes post-holiday chaos
January 15, 2024By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer The attack of the oat milk foam, 9:02 a.m. I woke up to the sound of my Nespresso machine whirling. It was recently gifted to me under the name of “Santa,” which I decided to take…
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Council Chats: SFSS motion to call for permanent ceasefire in Gaza
January 15, 2024By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer On January 3, The Peak attended the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) bi-weekly Council meeting via Zoom. The adopted agenda touched on crucial motions, including a vote for SFSS to call for a permanent ceasefire…
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Unhoused residents of Vancouver parks subjected to discrimination
January 15, 2024By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Since 2018, Fiona York has dedicated her time to advocating for some of Vancouver’s most vulnerable populations. Unhoused residents of Vancouver parks, such as CRAB Park and Oppenheimer Park, are subjected to street sweeps, exposure…
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2023 — A Year in Review
January 12, 2024By: Eden Chipperfield & Olivia Sherman TSSU Strikes for improving working conditions, June–October Learn more: The TSSU Strike Vote: A Timeline of Events TSSU members form picket line in labour action SFU’s response to the TSSU picket lines has been…
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I bet you thought this would be a hairytale
January 10, 2024By: Mahla Rae, SFU student You only remember me when you want a bright new hair colour to make you feel cool, or a touchup to your contrasting roots to hide your true look. I know what you think of…
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We need more supports for dealing with COVID-19
January 10, 2024By: Michelle Young, Opinions Editor Recently, Global News reported that BTNX, “a small rapid test supplier based outside Toronto, deleted dozens of specimens, or samples, from a study it submitted to Health Canada.” In turn, this meant these tests were…
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Healing lodges have strayed from their decolonial intent
January 8, 2024By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of colonialism and suicidal behaviour. It’s no secret that Indigenous people are vastly overrepresented in the criminal justice system as a result of colonialism — nearly one third of the Canadian prison…
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All the hype about bungee fitness
January 8, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Bungee fitness is the latest fitness trend among fitness classes and social media users alike, and it’s sure to take your workout to the next level. Bungee fitness, for the most part, is exactly what…
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Top 10 Canadian sports moments of 2023
January 7, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer January 5: Canada wins World Junior gold, Bedard MVP Arizona Coyote prospect Dylan Guenther lifts Canada to a 3–2 victory in OT against Czechia to win gold at the World Junior Hockey Championship. 17-year-old Connor…
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