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HIV Made Me Fabulous unpacks link between social inequity and sexual health
February 14, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer SFU health science professors Dr. Allison Carter and Dr. Angela Kaida presented their national study through the short film HIV Made Me Fabulous which premiered publicly for the first time at an online event on November 26, 2021. The researchers conducted a survey with over 1,400 women living with HIV across Canada who were part of the Canadian HIV Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Cohort Study. The Peak spoke to Carter, adjunct professor at SFU faculty of health sciences and senior lecturer at the Kirby Institute to learn more about the study. “We wanted to…
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Five video games for a cute and cozy date night at home
February 14, 2022By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer My partner and I really enjoy playing games together — solving a puzzle feels much sweeter when you have someone cheering you on, even if they’re chuckling at you a little. Below, I’ve listed games by…
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My first time wakeboarding
February 13, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer When I was 16 years old, I started wakeboarding at a church summer camp. At first, I was too shy to join my friends, but with persistence, they convinced me to give it a shot.…
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SFSS and community partners launch community fridge
February 7, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer On December 2, 2021, SFU’s first community fridge was launched. In the spirit of mutual aid, Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) partnered with various community groups to address student food insecurity. According to a…
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Students walkout of classes in protest of in-person learning
February 7, 2022By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate On January 24, 2022, dozens of students, staff, and faculty participated in a walkout to protest SFU’s decision to return to in-person instruction. This was the first day students were going back to campus following a…
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Students discuss professor accommodations for remote learning
February 7, 2022By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor On January 20, executive member of the Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) Vivan Ly started a Facebook thread to learn about hybrid options for classes. It reported some professors moved their classes online after seeking…
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A comprehensive guide to the RAs fight for workers rights
February 6, 2022By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Editors note: The article has been updated to reflect that some RAs are recognized as workers as of last Spring. In 2014, graduate students approached the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU) to unionize research assistants…
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Hollow Twin reflects on the past in their new EP, Soft Hearts
February 5, 2022By: Kimia Mansouri, SFU Student Based in Metro Vancouver, Capricorn moon duo Emmalee Watts and Becky Wosk — aka Hollow Twin — just released their new album, Soft Hearts. In it, the harmony of the instruments and their connection to…
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Student-Athlete Advisory Committee mental health campaign nominated for NCAA Award of Excellence
February 4, 2022By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer After gymnast Simone Biles bowed out from the vault and uneven bars during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, comments poured in supporting the star’s decision to put her mental well-being first. During any given competition, athletes…
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Humour is an overlooked tool in creating social change
February 2, 2022By: Sara Brinkac, Humour Editor Ah humour, a beauty of a concept and a wonderful spice to life. What’s there to say about humour that hasn’t already been said? It shows intelligence (sometimes), it diffuses tense situations (most of the time),…
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