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Students petition for online learning in Spring 2022, others call for hybrid model
January 20, 2022By: 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 over 4,000 signatures out of its goal of 5,000. The organizers cite the rise in Omicron cases and lack of student choice as the main reason for starting this petition. The petition letter reads, “Due to the severity of the pandemic, the decision that Simon Fraser University (SFU) has made in forcing students back to school in-person, not giving them…
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David Penney looks forward to the new year
January 18, 2022By: 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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Examining the challenges women face after leaving the workforce
January 17, 2022By: 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
January 17, 2022By: 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
January 17, 2022By: 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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Seeking professor-nal help
January 16, 2022By: 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
January 15, 2022By: 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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The Peak’s December Player of the Month
January 10, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Hometown: Langley, BC Position: Guard/Forward Major: Kinesiology Fun Fact: Wisotzki’s younger sister, Sophia, is a freshman on the women’s basketball team With two Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player of the Week honours, Wisotzki is The…
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The Art of Academia: preparing for a new semester
January 9, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer “The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.” — Sun Tzu Not to be dramatic, but applying…
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Zarak’s Afghan fare is a welcome addition to Vancouver’s culinary scene
January 9, 2022By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor Looking for hipster bars, trendy boutiques, and specialty coffee shops? Main Street is the place to be. It’s also where you’ll find Zarak, sister restaurant of South Surrey’s Afghan Kitchen, which opened just…
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