Winter
Three physical activities to enjoy this winter season
November 28, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer There’s a winter chill in the air, and it somehow seems like all of our favourite outdoor fitness activities are coming to an end. The outdoor pools are closed for the season, and the tennis courts are vacant. But just because the weather is getting colder, that doesn’t mean that your exercise routine must consist of boring, repetitive gym sessions or quick mid afternoon runs you rush home from work to make before it gets dark. There are plenty of outdoor activities absolutely perfect for winter (that aren’t as expensive or daunting as skiing or…
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Monday Music: Uplifting Afropop
January 19, 2023By: Balqees Jama, SFU Student Listening to Afropop makes me wish I fully understood Pidgin so I could get even more lost in its euphonic bliss. Afrobeats is an umbrella genre of contemporary pop and music from Nigeria, Ghana, and their…
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SFU professor says Vancouver is unprepared for winter conditions
January 17, 2023By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer The effects of climate change led to severe winter conditions at the end of 2022. It was reported there were at least 30 highway closures due to the winter conditions and accidents. Zafar Adeel, a professor…
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A hate letter to snow
January 16, 2023By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer I’m a hater of just a few things — but near the top of the list is snow. I remember a time when I used to look forward to seeing snow fall from the sky;…
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CRAB Park Tent City organizes online winter fundraiser
January 13, 2023By: Aditi Dwivedi, News Writer CRAB Park tent city “Ayx Village,” is the only encampment deemed legal by the BC Supreme Court. This year they organized a fundraiser to support residents throughout the winter. Fiona York, a volunteer and advocate…
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Dear SFU: Please make safety a priority this winter season
November 30, 2022By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor While our campus boasts beautiful mountain views and great sunset-watching spots, it stands no chance against the snowstorms we see every couple of years in BC. Winter can be incredibly dangerous in this province, no…
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Perfect Fit: Winter must-haves
November 9, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer As the fog rolls over Burnaby Mountain and the days become shorter, your closet might have to go through a major change to accomodate winter. Constant rainy Vancouver days and chilly evenings will make you…
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Board Shorts
November 27, 2018Written by: Amneet Mann, News Editor Board approves motion to extend subleases with CJSF and SFPIRG on a month-to-month basis The original expiry date on the subleases allocating the Simon Fraser Campus Radio Society (CJSF) and the Simon Fraser…
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World News Beats
October 26, 2018Written by: Nathaniel Tok, Peak Associate Ethiopian cabinet sees equal representation in sexes Women now hold 10 of Ethiopia’s 20 ministerial posts, making it the second African country after Rwanda to have a gender-balanced cabinet. In a Parliamentary speech…
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TransLink prepares for winter weather at SFU Burnaby
November 20, 2017By: Nathaniel Tok TransLink has unveiled its plans to brave the snow-covered roads up to the main Simon Fraser University campus this year. The transit provider is taking additional steps this time around since major snowfall in Metro Vancouver last year…
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