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A picture of the COVID-19 virus.
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Being COVID-19 safe on campus

Features January 24, 2022

by Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate As BC marks its record-breaking fifth wave of COVID-19, you’re probably busy savouring the last few days of winter break and preparing for another pandemic semester. While we continue to learn more about variants and adjust to new restrictions, let’s remember to take care of ourselves and others during this challenging time. Being COVID-19 safe on campus is a shared responsibility and one that begins with vaccination. It is one of the most important acts we can take to protect ourselves and the people around us. Vaccines are free and available to all students, even…

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Multiple people with no face are sitting around a beige table. Behind them is the logo of the Simon Fraser Student Society.
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SFSS Election 2022: What to know about each open position

Peak Web January 23, 2022

By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) elections are here once again. Led by SFU students, the SFSS works to represent and advocate for fellow students. Some of the ways they do this are by managing student…

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Four people huddled together, leaning into one another with content expressions on their faces. All except the one on the far right have their eyes closed.
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“I Cannot Lie to the Stars that Made Me” is a loving dedication to community

Arts January 22, 2022

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Content warning: Explicit mention of suicidal ideation in the fourth paragraph.  When I first listen to the ethereal harmonies introducing Catherine Hernandez’s I Cannot Lie to the Stars that Made Me, I feel a sense…

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Students petition for online learning in Spring 2022, others call for hybrid model

News January 20, 2022

By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer An anonymous group of SFU students have started a petition on Change.org campaigning for online learning to continue for the remainder of the Spring 2022 term. As of January 20, the petition has gained…

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Close up shot of David Penney passing the ball off while being tightly defended.
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David Penney looks forward to the new year

Peak Web January 18, 2022

By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer Name: David Penney Pronouns: He/him Major: Health Science, third year Position: Point guard, #3 Favourite basketball player: Myles Powell David Penney is a sophomore on the SFU men’s basketball team. In 2016–17, he became a National…

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Illustration of a food service worker (left) and caretaker (right), both with concerned expressions
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Examining the challenges women face after leaving the workforce

Peak Web January 17, 2022

By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Women, Work, More is a four-episode podcast series hosted by SFU sociology and labour studies student Alyha Bardi. The series eloquently shines a light on women in different stages and positions of the working world. In…

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Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson announced as new vice-president, people, equity, and inclusion

Peak Web January 17, 2022

By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer On January 5, 2022, SFU announced the hiring of Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson as the first vice-president, people, equity, and inclusion (VPPEI). Gilpin-Jackson is currently an adjunct faculty member for the Beedie School of Business and has…

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SFSS announces election dates

Peak Web January 17, 2022

By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer Editor's Note: Previously, this article mentioned constituency groups as clubs. Constituency groups represent marginalized student communities and are different from clubs. This article is updated to reflect this clarification. Clarification for non-executive councilors and their…

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A professor on the right is pointing at a very large screen and lecturing to a lecture hall full of students on the right side of the photo. They are at wooden tables that curve inwards to face the professor at the front of the room.
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Seeking professor-nal help

Peak Web January 16, 2022

By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer January is the time of new beginnings and a new semester so The Peak reached out to professors from several departments to get their advice for students. Transitioning into the Spring 2022 semester Dr. Torsten…

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Five sports to pick up for 2022

Arts January 15, 2022

By: Vanshita Sethi, SFU Student With the onset of a New Year, comes a new variant to spoil our plans and resolutions. New Year, New Me is becoming harder and harder to follow through on as we remain stuck in…

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