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SFSS president Gabe Liosis resigns
January 7, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer On January 5, 2022, Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) president Gabe Liosis announced his resignation due to mental health challenges intensified by the pandemic. His resignation will take effect on January 24. As per SFSS by-law 14, vice-president internal and organizational development Corbett Gildersleve will be taking over the term. The resignation notice detailed Gildersleve will serve in this role until May 1 when the next elected president will begin their term. Additionally, Council will be appointing an acting vice-president internal and organizational development to take over Gildersleve’s role during this interim period. Liosis…
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A Peak into the past
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Six gifts from local BIPOC businesses to put on your wish list or give to loved ones
November 30, 2021By: Victoria Lopatka, Staff Writer Lemon Mini Skirt from TKbyTilda Etsy Shop [caption id="attachment_120105" align="alignnone" width="224"] Image courtesy of TKbyTilda[/caption] This Etsy shop is full of handmade robes, sets, and dresses in bright colours and nature-centric designs. The lemon mini…
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SFYou: Dawson Perron aka Big D ranks among the best at Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
November 29, 2021by Gabriel Kitsos, SFU Student SFU boasts alumni such as senators, talk show hosts, and even Olympic athletes. But now, SFU can claim Dawson Perron, a professional esports player, among their midst. Today, Perron is one of the best in…
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An artsy year in review
November 29, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer and Alex Masse, Peak Associate Tammy: Podcasts [caption id="attachment_120088" align="alignnone" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Soundtrap / Unsplash[/caption] For the past few years, podcasts have grown in popularity. Interested in how the process works, I decided…
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Best and worst choices: 2021 edition
November 28, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer The fall 2021 semester coming to an end makes me wonder what I actually learned this year at SFU (it certainly wasn’t anything academic). As someone who has experienced many, many bizarre things on campus…
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SFU Gallery curator resigns after accusations of falsely claimed Indigenous ancestry
November 27, 2021By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Vancouver curator Cheyanne Turions resigned this November from her position at SFU Galleries due to controversy over her identity. Turions previously self-identified as having Indigenous ancestry, but on April 19, 2021, reported on her blog…
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SFU researchers publish findings on new species of ancient human fossils
November 27, 2021By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer Humanity welcomes a new kid in town with the finding of a new species of ancient human fossils: a Homo naledi. The species was first discovered in 2013 and are estimated to have been…
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The Peak’s shameless plug for ourselves
November 26, 2021by Marco Ovies, Features Editor Are you looking for a supportive environment that will help you improve your writing, has amazing coworkers, and pays you for your work? Well, look no further than the very publication you’re reading right now. …
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QUIZ: Should you get clubbed, go clubbing, or play club penguin?
November 26, 2021By: Carter Hemion, Humour Editor Would you ever dye your hair with something that isn’t hair dye? A. Why would I buy hair dye when Kool Aid is so much cheaper? Money doesn’t grow on trees. I don’t know where…
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