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Zain Haq and Save Old Growth block Trans-Canada Highway to protect old growth trees
January 31, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer Activists from Save Old Growth blocked traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway on January 10, 2022. According to their press release, their sole demand is for old-growth logging to cease immediately in the province of BC. This protest has continued several times a week, leading to a total of 28 arrests as of January 20, and is part of a three-pronged campaign. The Peak spoke to SFU student and co-founder of Save Old Growth, Zain Haq, to learn more about the campaign. “For the past 30 years, not just the government and the media, but even…
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Linda Kanyamuna shares why content creation brings her joy
January 31, 2022By: Charlene Aviles, Staff Writer SFU student Linda Kanyamuna is a pro when it comes to content creation. As SFU Surge’s podcast host and SFU Women in Engineering’s marketing director, she’s dedicated to community outreach. Her passions outside SFU are no…
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Connect the Lingo
January 27, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor A ____________ is worth 6 points 32 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists When a player enters an opponent’s blue line before the puck does NFL Championship Trophy Its rules are thought to have originated in Montreal…
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The ups and downs of my figure skating experience
January 26, 2022By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor I started figure skating when I was six years old. At first, I didn’t want to attend lessons, but I was easily bribed with sweets. Once I got on the ice, I no…
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Do you know who this professional athlete is?
January 25, 2022By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer Welcome to the most challenging and intricate game you’ve ever played. This will test your intelligence, wit, and of course, your ability to use Google search. Will you be able to guess this athlete based on…
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SFU Hockey continues to win despite time off
January 25, 2022By: Greg Makarov, Sports Writer It is rare to see a team dominate in their respective league for much of the season. But that’s exactly what SFU is doing in the BC Intercollegiate League (BCIHL). The team has come out flying,…
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The Rundown
January 25, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor SFU takes home first in the 800m at the first indoor meet of the season thanks to Alison Andrews-Paul. Date: January 15 There is nothing she can’t do (muscle emoji): Andrews-Paul and the SFU’s 4x400m relay…
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Being COVID-19 safe on campus
January 24, 2022by 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…
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SFSS Election 2022: What to know about each open position
January 23, 2022By: 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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“I Cannot Lie to the Stars that Made Me” is a loving dedication to community
January 22, 2022By: 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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