Youeal Abera

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Samer Rihani’s parting thoughts on his time as acting SFSS president

Youeal Abera April 14, 2019

The Peak: Please introduce yourself, your position within the SFSS, and what your responsibilities were. Samer Rihani: When I was first elected back in March of 2018, I was elected as the VP for student services. This was kind of to oversee the health and dental plan, services that are available to students [such as the U-Pass], the legal clinic that we provide, and food bank services. As of September 2018, following the presidential impeachment, I took over as the acting president. So, alongside the help of the other VPs, I could of oversaw all of the operations of our…

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Meet the 2019 GSS candidates

Youeal Abera April 5, 2019

On Tuesday, March 26, candidates for the 2019 Graduate Student Society (GSS) elections met at SFU’s Burnaby campus to host a meet-and-greet. Candidates were able to introduce themselves, the positions they were running for, and their key motivations for running.…

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SFU graduate student helps fix cancer-fighting protein

Youeal Abera April 4, 2019

An SFU chemistry graduate student and her team of chemists have found success in fixing the gene p53, a protein known to subdue tumours. According to SFU News, the p53 human protein is widely referred to as “the guardian of…

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Men need to stop seeing fashion as just a women’s activity

Youeal Abera March 27, 2019

Whenever I list people who are icons of fashion — at least the people wearing it, not so much those designing and making money off of it — I can only think of women. This is a huge testament to…

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Adidas provides equal pay for FIFA women’s soccer team

Youeal Abera March 24, 2019

On Friday, March 8 (International Women’s Day 2019), sportswear company Adidas announced that they will be paying equal bonuses between the winning players of the men and women’s FIFA World Cup teams.   The announcement by Adidas came with an…

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Alleged conflict between Build SFU Gondola group and Jasdeep Gill

Youeal Abera March 15, 2019

On Monday, March 4, Build The SFU Gondola alleged over Facebook that Jasdeep Gill’s recent comments to Daily Hive, in support of an SFU gondola, were insincere. Gill told Daily Hive that the Simon Fraser Student Society has been lobbying…

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Welcome to SFU’s English Department

Youeal Abera March 13, 2019

I set my written speech on the podium, and look up to the 150 bright-eyed, eager, 17-year-old high school students seated in the lecture hall. Each one has expressed an interest in studying English at SFU next Fall. I prepare…

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Album Reviews

Youeal Abera and Geron Malbas March 10, 2019

    When I Get Home by Solange Solange has taken us home. The R&B gem drops a new, innovative album that further proves her brilliant artistry. When I Get Home reminds us that she’s one of the most creative…

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What Black history month means in Vancouver

Youeal Abera March 1, 2019

As February rolls around each year, I always look forward to a month of acknowledging and celebrating the Black community’s achievements. Black History Month is a time to reflect on the sacrifices our ancestors made in the past so that…

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Album Reviews

Ahad Gahani and Youeal Abera February 25, 2019

  thank u, next by Ariana Grande Ariana Grande released her new album thank u, next (2019), a short six months after Sweetener (2018). Much, however, has happened since, including her break up with fiancé Pete Davidson and the tragic…

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