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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 population is made up of Indigenous individuals. The treatment of Indigenous people inside correctional institutions continues to be an issue. They are more likely to be sent to maximum security institutions and subject to dehumanizing segregation practices. As a result, incarcerated Indigenous people are more likely to engage in suicidal behaviour. Healing lodges have been offered as an alternative treatment…
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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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Introducing Rachel Loukes
January 7, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Starting your first year of university is stressful enough, even if you aren’t moving hundreds of kilometres away from your small hometown. But for Red Leafs basketball freshman Rachel Loukes, the biggest adjustment has been…
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How much do teammates think alike?
November 28, 2023By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Editor’s note: some answers have been edited for clarity. Between travelling, training, and playing together, teammates spend a lot of time with one another — but do they think alike? The Peak asked midfielder Justus…
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Thousands gather in Vancouver in solidarity with Palestine
November 28, 2023By: Olivia Sherman, News Writer Editor's Note: The implications of the juxtaposition of the Swastika and the Star of David in this image is not a message authored by The Peak. The organizers probably did not control the signage that…
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SFU community urges university to support Palestine
November 28, 2023Editor's Note: Corrections have been made to this article: the Gaza in Context event happened on October 20, rather than November 10, as previously written. The academic freedom event referenced happened on November 10. By: Anonymous Student Content warning: mentions…
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Taking the bus everywhere is my newest business strategy
November 25, 2023By: Gyu Min Jang, SFU Student If there’s anything I’ve learned during the three weeks I didn’t have classes but couldn’t get my tuition refunded, it’s that undergraduate and graduate students alike are constantly fighting an uphill battle against SFU…
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Places to propose to your partner at SFU
November 23, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Have you ever thought about asking someone to marry you at SFU? No? Well, here are some reasons why you should. We’ve got a plethora of beautiful places where you can pop the question to…
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The lows that led to the Canucks’ best start in franchise history
November 23, 2023By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer After years of turmoil, it’s time to back Canada’s leading team. It’s time to believe in the Vancouver Canucks again. Since the team was eliminated from the second round of playoffs in game 7 against…
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