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A minimalistic illustration. A few lines and colours are draped from the top of the image, reminiscent of ropes of flags. The center of the photo reads: “Simon Fraser Student Society” and “Clubs Days”
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There’s no better time than the present to join a student community

Opinions February 25, 2022

By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer Every university publishes a page for first years on why it’s important for students to join a campus group. These articles suggest clubs, organizations, and other groups provide everything from community to engagement, as well as experience to pad your resumé. There is, however, a question that often goes unanswered: when’s the best time to join a student community? The answer is easy: “as soon as you can.” Whether you’re in your first, second, third, fourth year, or even later — don’t wait. In your first year, before you’ve even fully gotten your feet underneath…

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A photo of an opponent swinging on a pitch with an SFU catcher in the background trying to grab the ball.
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This week at SFU

Arts February 24, 2022

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor  Home Games  Saturday, February 26: women’s basketball vs Western Washington at 5:15 p.m. (West Gym) Senior night and whiteout T-shirt giveaway  Saturday, February 26: men’s basketball vs Western Washington at 7:30 p.m. (West Gym)  Senior…

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Georgia Ogg and Alex Ogg, two sisters on the SFU softball team, sit side by side with their legs out on the field, and a glove on either side of them.
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SFU sisters tear up the softball pitch together

Arts February 24, 2022

By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer The Oggs both started playing softball around the age of five. Alex as a third baseman, and Georgia as catcher and outfielder. Now, they’re knocking it out of the park on SFU’s softball team. The…

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portrait of Dr. June Francis
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Dr. June Francis speaks on anti-Black racism in Canadian schools and universities

Peak Web February 23, 2022

By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer BC Black History Awareness Society hosted Dr. June Francis, associate professor at the Beedie School of Business, for their Black History Month opening event. Her lecture, “History of Anti-Black Racism in Schools and Universities,” focused…

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Screenshot from Pokémon Legends Arceus game, where a pink-haired player is crouched by a large eevee and an even larger Luxray in a grassy area
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Pokémon: Legends Arceus is the breath of fresh air this franchise needed

Arts February 21, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Like many kids in the 90s, Pokémon has cemented itself into my life. It’s how I met my best friend, and I think my shelves of Pokémon plushies speak to how much this franchise has…

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a horizontal panel in three parts, each part has students watching or presenting a project
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Upcoming FCAT Conference to showcase student projects and voices

News February 16, 2022

By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer  SFU Faculty of Communication, Arts and Technology (FCAT) is setting the stage for their annual Undergraduate Conference on March 4, 2022.  Students from any FCAT school — contemporary arts, communication, interactive arts and technology (SIAT),…

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Simon Fraser Student Society office in Maggie Benston Centre.
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SFSS Spring 2022 Referenda: Equity Through Democracy

Features February 16, 2022

by Balqees Jama, SFU Student Editors note: The author is president of SOCA and is currently advocating for this referendum. The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) 2022 Executive Elections are currently underway and among the five referenda questions, two are…

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SFU softball players Rebecca Kirkpatrick and Lauren Schwartz pose with a bat and glove in uniform on the field.
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Eight Questions with SFU softball

Arts February 15, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer On February 18, the SFU softball team is heading to Arizona to play five games in the Cactus Classic tournament. They are entering the tournament ranked fifth out of seven teams in the Great Northwest…

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Your 2022 SFSS presidential nominees

Features February 14, 2022

by Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate This year we have six candidates running for the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) president position. Voting takes place February 15–17 through SFU Mail.  Shariq Ahsan (he/him), Independent Why did you decide to run for…

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A woman with her head back kicking her foot out on a pole with a white flowing dress.
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Pole dancing breaks the shackles of impending prejudices

Arts February 14, 2022

By: Vanshita Sethi, Peak Associate  A pole dancing class is the very melting pot of diversity: participants of all occupations, ages, and genders express a full range of emotions like sensuality, anger and joy while working the pole. Pole dancing…

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