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Ten problems only SFU students have

Peak Web January 16, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Frequent Flooding Why put a bathroom on every corner if half of them are out of service? Nobody wants to walk by the same paper towel-less, puddle-filled bathroom on their way to their classroom every day. The number of times I’ve put my phone down right into a deceiving pool of water next to the sink is countless. The only comparable sight to the AQ men’s bathroom (that remained flooded for half a semester) would be the entryway to the Cornerstone Starbucks when it rains or snows (though brooms do a good job of flushing…

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Power rankings for the 2023 athletic season

Peak Web January 16, 2023

By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Hockey — #1  With three games left in the regular season, SFU is currently sitting atop of the standings with 10 wins and one loss. Forwards Nick Wicks (27 points), Garrett Hilton (18 points), and…

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This is the logo for SFU Music For Memory. Inside a blue circle, a cartoon brain is winking and giving a thumbs up. The circle reads Music for Memory.
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SFU Music for Memory goes Christmas carolling for Alzheimer’s disease

Peak Web January 10, 2023

By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer Music for Memory is an SFU club that raises money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Over the holidays, Music for Memory hosted a virtual carolling fundraiser where they raised $1,445 for the organization.…

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Comparing SFU’s first-half finishes from 2021 to 2022

Peak Web January 10, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Men’s basketball 2021 record: 6–3 2022 record: 5–8 Verdict: Finish below last year’s 12–13 record Last year’s men’s team soared to a season-high three-game win streak after losing their first two games at the annual…

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BC youth tackle eco-anxiety in new digital zine

Peak Web January 10, 2023

By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer The effects of the climate crisis are disproportionate for minorities and low income countries. In BC, communities have suffered damage and death from extended wildfire seasons, flooding, and heat waves. Although the fight for climate…

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Memorable Moments: Canada wins gold at home

Peak Web January 9, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Do you know where you were during the golden goal? 16.7 million people do.  February 28, 2010. It’s the 2010 Winter Olympics, hosted in Vancouver. Canada and the US are deadlocked at two in the…

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It’s one sport to the next for the cross country team

Peak Web December 2, 2022

By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer Being a student-athlete requires commitment to a grueling schedule of long days juggling practice, class, traveling, and competing. While most Red Leafs will have a break from competition during the academic school year, SFU’s cross…

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Mike Rigell on his time as SFU’s football coach

Peak Web December 2, 2022

By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer The SFU football team recently recorded their first win of the season in a blowout victory against visiting West Texas A&M. This was their first win as members of the Lone Star Conference — which…

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Communication student union relaunches podcast

Peak Web November 28, 2022

By: Andreea Barbu, SFU Student SFU’s communication student union has recently revamped their podcast, The Medium, The Message. It is hosted by vice-president of the communication student union, Talha Butt, and communications coordinators Simran Mann and Arianne Cervantes. The first…

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What type of soup are you?

Peak Web November 24, 2022

By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Fall is upon us. We’re reminded of the changing seasons every time we step into the crisp autumn air on Burnaby Mountain. Nothing goes better with the season than warmth — warm jackets, warm drinks,…

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