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Letter to a legend: Watching Serena Williams for the last time
October 1, 2022By: C Icart, Staff Writer Serena Williams won her first major title at the US Open in September 1999. She was 17, and I was six-months-old. By the time I started watching tennis with my parents, Williams’ reputation at the top of her sport was clearly cemented, and I hadn’t known anything else. I quickly became a fan of the woman who is widely regarded as the greatest of all time with 23 Grand Slam titles. Her power and flawless outfits captivated me. Reading the racist and sexist comments online about her build angered me. Her perseverance, despite the hate,…
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StudentCare proposes referendum to increase student health and dental fee
September 30, 2022By: Pranjali J Mann, News Writer During the SFSS Council meeting on September 14, Sophia Haque from StudentCare, presented the possibility of increasing coverage for student health care plans to include mental health services. She indicated potential for a “health…
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New 90-Unit Family Housing opens on SFU’s Burnaby Campus
September 28, 2022By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer SFU’s residence and housing community has grown steadily over the years, with the most recent development plan being two new family-oriented rental buildings in UniverCity. According to the media release put out by SFU, the…
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The game through a goalkeeper’s eyes
September 26, 2022By: Clarence Ndabahwerize, Staff Writer In soccer, the goalkeeper is the sole figure at the back of their team’s side of the pitch. In a fixed position and constantly close to the stands, they either receive support or harangue from…
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An autistic person’s review of “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”
September 22, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Netflix K-drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo follows the life of a young autistic attorney, Woo Young Woo, who lives in Seoul with her father. The series is dramatic and charming, while respectfully addressing serious social issues…
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SFU350 set to receive award
September 19, 2022By: Minahill Nasir, SFU Student SFU350 is set to receive the SFU Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award this October. Earlier this year they also received other recognitions like the FENV Changemaker Award and Thakore Visiting Scholar Award. The Peak interviewed Liam…
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I AM MARIO: Based on a true story
September 16, 2022By: Max Lorette, Peak Contributor I have loved Mario since I was young. It was infatuation at first sight when I got my first Nintendo DS and played Super Mario Bros. I ruthlessly threw bananas at any foes I encountered…
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What it’s like recruiting players: An off-season of a coach
September 16, 2022By: Simran Sarai, Sports Writer The Peak often asks athletes about how they made their way to SFU and what their recruitment journey was like. This time, we decided to sit down with Brit Townsend, head coach of the SFU…
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The Inside Scoop
September 13, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Q1: What does the term “and one” apply to in basketball? Extra time added to the game What the referee says when a player makes a three When a player gets fouled in the act…
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Arrieta Art Studio opens in New Westminster
September 12, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer and Gem Yelin Lee, Copy Editor Arrieta Art Studio celebrated the grand opening of their New Westminster brick-and-mortar space on September 3. Located on historic Front Street, home to some of the locals’ favourite coffee…
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