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The photo shows the backs of two men, walking arm in arm, as they engage in a kiss. One man has a rainbow painted onto his arm.
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Local organization launches new harm reduction program

Peak Web June 29, 2022

By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer The local non-profit society Health Initiative for Men (HIM) has launched a new harm reduction program called PnP & Me to help clients identify and achieve their personal health goals for sexualized substance use. Colloquially known as party and play (PnP), the use of methamphetamines in a sexual context is common for gay, bisexual, and queer men (GBQ) as well as gender-diverse people. To learn more about their 16-week counselling program, The Peak reached out to Evan Matchett-Wong, program director of HIM. The PnP & Me program is currently running its first cohort of clients, providing…

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Political Corner: Don’t call us taxpayers!

Opinions June 28, 2022

By Luke Faulks, Opinions Editor How do you describe your priorities as a Canadian voter? From climate change to income inequality, from reconciliation to immigration, we all have a range of issues that animate us. But what’s true for everyone is…

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Drag Queen Bijuriya stands on a black background in her Desi-inspired costume with white and gold details
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Events to not miss at Queer Arts Festival 2022

Peak Web June 27, 2022

By: Yasmin Vejs Simsek, Staff Writer The Vancouver Queer Arts Festival (QAF) is in the top three list of LGBTQ2S+ arts festivals world-wide and features multimedia exhibitions, music, rooftop parties, and more. This year it returns to an in-person programme from…

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Illustration of a person in a karate gi fighting a stray mosquito
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Mosquitoes? More like mosqui-foes!

Humour June 23, 2022

By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer Hand-to-hand combat Instead of letting the mosquitos come to you, take the fight to them, Mr. Miyagi those suckers. Take a trip to your local gym or dojo so when mosquitoes see your muscles, they…

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Political Corner: The thin blue line patch is a betrayal of public trust

Peak Web June 14, 2022

By: Olivia Visser Content warning: police brutality, racism, and anti-Indigenous violence Amid calls for police accountability, the thin blue line patch has emerged as the subject of heated debate. Police, even those in Vancouver, argue the symbol represents innocent camaraderie among…

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An illustration of a student in a messy bun shrugging as people behind her raise a sign that reads, “NOT YOUR FOUND FAMILY”
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YA lover disappointed SFU isn’t like their books

Peak Web June 7, 2022

By: Emily Huang, SFU Student For many international students transitioning to university, the first year of school proves to be full of surprises, excitement, and disappointment. Mitzi Bitzy is among those first year students. A young woman passionate in literature and…

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A girl with short black hair stands with her back turned. She is wearing a winter jacket and holding Mukmuk, a Vancouver 2010 winter plush mascot who resembles a beaver, in one hand and a Filipino flag in the other hand. In the distance is a scene of a busy street in Manila with people socializing and laughing.
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When homesickness feels a lot like grief

Peak Web June 6, 2022

By: Alyssa Victorino, SFU Student I learned what it meant to be homesick when I was nine.  My family and I packed up everything we owned, said heavy goodbyes to family and friends, and boarded a plane from Manila. Our destination…

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Five exquisite ways to luxuriate in the dark academia aesthetic

Humour June 3, 2022

By: Max Lorette, Peak Associate and Portrait Holder of Dorian Gray Have you recently finished reading The Secret History by Donna Tartt? Has the slow ascension of summer made you yearn for the cool breeze of autumn? Do you revel in…

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Re: Are they incomplete assignments or just boundaries?

Humour June 3, 2022

By: Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate Dearest Professor, Thank you for your email. While your message says I haven’t completed the assignment, I counter that I’m merely asserting an emotional boundary. I don’t claim the assignment’s due date. I didn’t consent to…

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Political Corner: Lower the voting age already!

Opinions May 30, 2022

By Olivia Visser, Staff Writer What gives someone the right to vote? Or, what gives us the right to deny others the privilege? The case for restricting the voting age to 18 and up lies in the belief that adolescents…

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