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There’s nothing wrong with taking your time with your degree
June 27, 2020By: Nathan Tok, Peak Associate Often the world pressures us into living quickly and moving ahead in life “on schedule.” But is that always wise? There are many benefits to graduating “on time” within the standard four years. These include getting into the working world sooner and earning a living, or getting your parents off your case. Being able to put a four-year completion of your degree on your LinkedIn profile shows employers you are driven and can finish things on time. We all know this. However, there are also benefits to taking more time before graduating than the usual four-year…
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SFU holds virtual convocation ceremony for Spring 2020 graduates
June 23, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer On the evening of Thursday June 11, SFU hosted a half-hour virtual convocation ceremony to celebrate over 4,500 SFU graduates. This event was supplemented by specific faculty celebrations on SFU’s website. These celebrations included…
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Closet Cases: Stories on when we came to terms with our queer identity
June 22, 2020By: Kitty Cheung, Molly Lorette, Victor Yin One of my favourite toys during early childhood was the household mop. My family kept the mop and bucket outside on the balcony of our Strathcona apartment. I would flip this mop upside-down…
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As incoming chancellor begins her term, former SFU chancellor Anne Giardini reflects on her six years at SFU
June 22, 2020Written by: Madeleine Chan, Staff Writer On June 13, Tamara Vrooman started as SFU’s newest chancellor, taking over from Anne Giardini, who has held the role since 2014. In an interview with The Peak, Giardini looked back on her past…
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Andrew Petter, amongst others, provide statements in solidarity against racism
June 15, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor and Paige Riding, News Writer SFU President Andrew Petter has released a statement on SFU’s stance against racism. “The events of recent days add further urgency to this cause. Racism has no place in…
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Black Lives Matter protests held in Vancouver
June 15, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer Photos: Kim Regala While the Black Lives Matter movement continues in the United States and around the world, Vancouver citizens have also taken to the streets in the form of anti-racism protests. Two stationary…
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UBC Senate voted to have a fall reading break. Will SFU follow suit?
June 15, 2020Written by: Paige Riding, News Writer Announced at the end of May, the University of British Columbia’s Senate voted in favour of establishing a fall reading break, starting in the 2021-2022 school year. According to The Ubyssey, the break will…
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Students raise concerns over use of proctoring software during remote exams
June 8, 2020Written by: Michelle Gomez, News Editor With SFU’s switch to remote learning during COVID-19, the use of proctoring softwares for online exams has become more common. It has also caused controversy amongst students; the Simon Fraser Student Society has asked…
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Proctor software is more risk than benefit for students
June 6, 2020By: Nicole Magas, Opinions Editor Students in MATH 155 were shaken up recently when they received an email informing them that their remote exams would be monitored via proctor software. The news came with alarming suddenness, and although the email stipulated…
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Want to support the Black Lives Matter movement? Here’s how you can start
June 6, 2020Compiled by: The Peak Publication Society Please note that the sources listed below have been compiled by multiple individuals, and we do not take credit for writing them. Petitions, petitions, petitions. They are circling everywhere and almost impossible…
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