Vancouver
Social Upgrade: Vancouver’s social culture desperately needs a revamp
September 13, 2022By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer We need to change the way we socialize in Vancouver. Vancouver’s social scene isn’t approachable for many people, and no one should be excluded from the fun just because they want to partake in a more relaxed way. Not everyone wants to spend their entire night at a club or bar, but if you want to go somewhere else after 9:00 p.m., you’re out of luck as everywhere else is closed. People have no choice but to choose the least grimey club on Granville Street to grab a drink at, and spend the rest of…
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The fallen members of Vancouver’s sports world
September 12, 2022By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor The Vancouver Grizzlies (1995–2001) We can’t start talking about forgotten Vancouver sports teams without starting with the Grizzlies (aka the team with the perfect powder blue jerseys people love to parade around in downtown). In…
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Lower mainland Pride events to celebrate queerness
July 10, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Staff Writer Pride month is officially over, but July and August are home to Vancouver Pride Week and a multitude of queer community events. Whether you’re a regular LGBTQIA2S+ event attendee or brand new to the scene, you’re…
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Vancouver city council discusses increased surveillance to deter crime
May 17, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer A new motion was brought forward in Vancouver’s city council to increase the use of CCTV surveillance technology in areas around Metro Vancouver. It suggested cameras should be installed in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department…
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Horoscopes: May 16–21
May 17, 2022By: Hannah Kazemi, Peak Associate, Girlie In Training Aries Throw it back to 2012 and go to the super hidden and impossible to find Pink Alley. Take pics with the girlies, then go get bubble tea to reward your efforts. Taking…
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SFU Audain Gallery presents “Collecting Plum Blossoms,” a dazzling graduate-class student exhibition
May 12, 2022Editor’s Note: A previous version failed to accredit the photographer of the published images. This has been updated to give Paige Smith full credit for all images used in the article. A previous version stated, “Sofia Grace titled I Leave…
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Peace Country gives city dwellers insight into climate change realities faced by northern BC’s small towns
May 12, 2022By: Jocelyn Stevens, SFU student As a former northern BC small-town habitant, I was intrigued by the concept of Peace Country and pleasantly surprised at the emotional impact and relatability of the play. Written and directed by SFU alumnus Pedro…
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We need to move on from the suburban myth
March 25, 2022By: Jared Murphy, SFU Student The idea of suburbia probably conjures up many different ideas for you. Possibly, a nostalgic picture of riding your bike until “the street lights turn on,” like mom used to say. For others, maybe feelings of…
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Harm reduction and the overdose crisis in BC
March 18, 2022by Maya Beninteso, Peak Associate For the past two years, BC has been plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in thousands of deaths. However, there are numbers we don’t see often: those of overdose-related deaths. In a faculty…
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Renaming and reconciliation
March 8, 2022By: Gurleen Aujla, Peak Associate Content warning: colonialism, Indian Act, intergenerational trauma, ongoing harm The “Gassy Jack” statue, from which Gastown draws its name, has been pulled down. Unlike the statue, however, colonialism still stands. This is evident in the names…
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