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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 alive around 335,000 – 236,000 years ago. In 2017, SFU anthropologist Dr. Marina Elliott led the underground excavation team that made the discovery of a child’s partial skull from South Africa. Elliot recently published her findings in PaleoAnthropology. “The bones are from a small child, around 4–6 years old. Bones of children rarely preserve in the fossil record, so this…
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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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SFU should pre-emptively cancel class during extreme weather situations
November 25, 2021by Marco Ovies, Features Editor On November 15, the Lower Mainland was hit by the worst storm it has seen all year. Numerous roads were closed, streets (and entire towns) were flooded, and there was debris everywhere. Yet what did…
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How to ease anxiety during finals season
November 23, 2021by Marco Ovies, Features Editor As someone with anxiety, this is the absolute worst time of the semester for me. I’m hot off the heels of finishing a bunch of essays and now have to start worrying about final exams.…
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Organizers and allies respond to SFU decision to hire 15 more Black faculty
November 20, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer SFU Senate voted on September 13, 2021 to hire at least 15 Black tenured faculty. The new hires are to be made across various faculties to promote inclusivity and diversity of perspectives. Dr. June Francis,…
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Kristie Elliott becomes first woman in Canada to play and score in a college football game
November 20, 2021By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer On September 11, 2021, Kristie Elliott became the first Canadian woman to play and score in a National Collegiate Athletic Association football game. Elliott, the SFU football team’s kicker, scored two points in the…
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SFU350 paints mural at Convocation Mall to campaign for climate action
November 19, 2021By: Nancy La, News Editor A picture is worth a thousand words, and SFU350 is betting on that being the case with their new mural installation at Convocation Mall. The group painted the mural on September 12, 2021 to raise…
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275 faculty and staff call for Indigenous students’ tuition waiver
November 19, 2021By: Karissa Ketter, News Writer Content warning: mention of residential schools in first paragraph Three letters, signed by a total of 275 SFU faculty and staff, have been sent to president Joy Johnson, calling for a tuition waiver for Indigenous…
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Fun facts about SFU’s most popular animal: the raccoon
November 19, 2021by Jacob Mattie, Peak Associate Whether they’re breaking into student residences, learning how to use the automatic doors in the AQ, or stealing the fish in the reflection pond, raccoons are the most involved out of all the wildlife on…
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