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The outside of BC Place and False Creek are pictured on a bright sunny day.
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Human rights calls for Canada Soccer to condemn the Israel Football Association

Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik March 17, 2026

This summer may prove to be unlike any other for local soccer fans. Beginning in June, the 2026 men’s FIFA World Cup will commence, with games held across North America. Vancouver will host seven matches, including at least two featuring the home squad, Canada.  Despite the excitement, some groups are sounding the alarm. Concerns relating to the Palestinian genocide paint a different picture of the global sporting event, one that some people may not know amid the fútbol frenzy. The Peak corresponded with Just Peace Advocates (JPA) for more information. JPA “is a Canadian human rights organization that focuses particularly…

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Zach smiles for the camera in a bee-inspired striped shirt alongside a crowd of supporters and the Terry Fox statue in front of BC Place.
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Squamish man rollerblades around the world to raise $1 million for bees

Heidi Kwok March 16, 2026

Zach Choboter was on day five of a 6–8 month world-record-breaking journey when he picked up the phone for his interview with The Peak. The inline skater is aiming to raise $1 million for the bees and world hunger relief. …

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A screenshot of someone’s MySchedule on GoSFU. The course codes in the piece are listed on the chart.
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Summer 2026 course electives

Heidi Kwok March 10, 2026

Looking for an easy-breezy course for this upcoming summer semester? Tired of traditional midterms and research papers? Or maybe you’re just looking for a way to kill time after failing to secure a co-op in this abysmal job market. Either…

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Bright hues of orange, blue, green, and yellow colour the chairs, ceiling, and cabinets of the Black Student Centre. Cushion-y seats are on the right, a green kitchen is in the back, and students sit in long desks near a row of photos on the left.
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SFU debuts new Black Student Centre

Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik March 9, 2026

Content warning: brief mention of police brutality. Last month marked the opening of SFU’s Black Student Centre, a project more than four years in the making. Advocates such as Dr. June Francis first set out to create the space in…

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A black car sits in the middle of a light blue pool in the middle of convocation mall, while also merging into the concrete ground.
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SFU alleges TikTok added unauthorized AI additions to their advertisement

Mason Mattu March 9, 2026

Does SFU have a pool in convocation mall? Or a parking lot that allows cars to park inside the pool? Those are the kinds of images that Aidan Ramage, a student at the SFU Beedie School of Business, saw via…

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Lana Del Rey sits comfortably on top of a chair.
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The shit files: The SFU Shitter begins his carnage

The SFU Shitter March 9, 2026

My friends, the time is now for poop liberation. My good friend, the SFU Pisser, started this movement. Now, it’s time for us to end it. Our goal? Better quality washrooms. Bidets in every single one of them. How will…

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Two humour editors stand next to a microwave with spaghetti spilled all over the inside.
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The rivalry between The Ubyssey and The Peak

Mason Mattu March 2, 2026

A few weeks ago, The Peak’s staff attended NASH, Canada’s National Student Journalism Conference. While my colleagues went into this weekend with professional development in mind — I had one goal and one goal only. To rid The Ubyssey of…

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Beware of evil chipmunk pop stars when raising your child

Maya Barillas Mohan February 24, 2026

When raising a child, you must follow three golden abstinences. A satisfying life is often defined through experiences gained and pursued, but boundaries are evergreen. Without limiting certain practices, chaos ensues. Don’t give them an iPad Don’t allow them to…

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Local school district Pokémon-ifies Black History Month curriculum

Heidi Kwok February 23, 2026

Official Memo TO: School faculty and staff  FROM: Board of Education of School District No. 145 DATE: Jan 26, 2026 SUBJECT: Emergency BHM teaching enhancement strategy Esteemed faculty and staff of School District No. 145:  With February just around the…

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When your chai latte order goes wrong

Michelle Young February 16, 2026

I will not say chai tea, I will not say chai tea, I will not say chai tea. I chant in my head as I approach the barista. If I say “chai tea,” she will frown upon me with disdain…

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