Vee Babbar
Club Profile: Pursuit of Happiness
October 24, 2023By: Vee Babbar, Peak Associate and Member of SFUPOH Peek-a-boo, SFU! Halloween is just around the corner, so let us bring out our festive flair and make some memories. As everyone knows, midterm season can be full of fear and dread for most students. According to SFU Health Services, 84% of SFU students report that their mental health interferes with their academic performance. SFUPOH (Pursuit of Happiness Club) strives to reduce this number by organizing stress-relieving events, where students can make friends in a respectful environment and engage in exciting activities. As a member of SFUPOH myself, I got to…
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SFSS election results: new executive committee announced
March 6, 2023By: Vee Babbar, Peak Associate The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) provides the SFU undergraduate student body representation, support, community, and extracurricular opportunities. The recent voting period has revealed the new executive committee and referendum vote results. Newly Elected Executive…
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Decriminalization isn’t enough — drug stigma needs to go
February 22, 2023By: Vee Babbar, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of drug use and addiction. BC’s new drug decriminalization laws are a considerable step forward. While some may view this change as too “liberal,” let’s clarify that decriminalization differs from legalization. Essentially,…
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The Neurochemistry of love, desire, and attraction
February 16, 2023By: Vee Babbar, SFU Student It’s likely we’ve all questioned the meaning of love at some point in our lives. Some might think they have never crossed paths with this odd physiological neurochemistry. However, love can come in many forms.…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: SOCA’s Black History Month events
February 10, 2023By: Vee Babbar & Petra Chase Students of Caribbean and African Ancestry (SOCA), a student-run group representing SFU’s Black community, has packed the month with events for Black History Month. The Peak interviewed events coordinator Mugasha Rutega to get an…
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What’s next after the gondola? Walkways along Gaglardi and the Parkway
February 8, 2023By: Vee Babbar, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of car accidents and assault. After a decade of lobbying by students, the BC TransLink Board announced plans to construct a gondola system to provide easier access to the SFU Burnaby campus…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Black History Month in Vancouver
February 8, 2023By: Vee Babbar, SFU Student and Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Issamba Showcase: A Journey through the depths of African-rooted rhythms When: February 19, 7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Where: 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver Get transfixed by world-famous Malian artist, Mamadou…
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