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SFU vs. UBC: The renewed rivalry
July 14, 2025By: Katie Walkley, Peak Associate It was still light out at 8:32 p.m., and I felt unstoppable. I’m not proud of what I did, but it had to be done. I revived the rivalry between SFU and UBC. I’d been missing SFU dearly over my summer break. Not enough to visit and pay for parking, but enough to reignite an ancient feud as a show of my love and solidarity from afar. So, I typed UBC into my Maps and put my neighbour’s electric scooter into sport mode to tear off into the night. Dan, if you’re reading this, don’t…
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2024 provincial university budget not cutting it, says CUFA BC
May 9, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer The Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) released a statement regarding the 2024/25 provincial budget and its impact on students, universities, and their resources. The Peak spoke to Annabree Fairweather, executive…
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Job shadowing as a student is underrated
June 9, 2023By: Nercya Kalino, Peak Associate The variety of work opportunities provided for university students during and after their degrees goes a great length to create unique skill sets. While some Canadian students may have the option to partake in co-op,…
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It’s OK to live with your parents as an adult
March 20, 2023By: Jerrica Zabala, Peak Associate There’s this assumption, especially among older generations, that living with your parents means you haven’t matured yet or you’re behind on the milestones you “need” to be an adult. Living with your parents or guardians…
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Organizers call on Canadian post-secondaries to support women in Afghanistan
March 2, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer Women in Afghanistan have faced many challenges, including the inability to pursue higher education. Since the Taliban had its return to power in 2021, they have restricted women’s right to higher education. “In December 2022,…
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Don’t focus too hard on your grades
February 27, 2022By: Ira Rishi, SFU Student Albert Einstein, the physicist widely regarded for his scientific and philosophical contributions, is quoted to have said: “Try not to be a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” This…
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There’s no better time than the present to join a student community
February 25, 2022By: Luke Faulks, Staff Writer Every university publishes a page for first years on why it’s important for students to join a campus group. These articles suggest clubs, organizations, and other groups provide everything from community to engagement, as well…
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Dr. June Francis speaks on anti-Black racism in Canadian schools and universities
February 23, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer BC Black History Awareness Society hosted Dr. June Francis, associate professor at the Beedie School of Business, for their Black History Month opening event. Her lecture, “History of Anti-Black Racism in Schools and Universities,” focused…
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Recognizing what a university degree is and what it isn’t
June 22, 2021By: Jacob Mattie, SFU Student A university is not a vocational school. It does not give you a complete set of skills needed by the labour market. The purpose of a university is to impart knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Alternatively,…
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Return to campus plan
June 10, 2021by Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate SFU announced that they anticipate that 70–80% of SFU’s Fall 2021 courses will be held on campus. This is based on Dr. Henry’s recommendations for post-secondary institutions to reinstate in-person learning. In June 2021, SFU will…
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