Zainab Salam
Opinions-in-Dialogue: Accessibility in journalism
July 26, 2026By: Zainab Salam, Editor-in-Chief and Michelle Young, Copy Editor Journalism is becoming increasingly precarious in Canada. For years, The Peak has tried to create a workplace environment where student journalists can learn and thrive, especially by creating an accessible workplace. However, as chronically ill editors come closer to graduation, they reflect on whether journalism could be a viable career, despite journalistic experience. Zainab: As I near my graduation date, I am finding myself growing increasingly nervous about how I will navigate the professional world. As a person with chronic illness and frequent flare- ups, I have faced an array of…
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Reflections on dating as a person with chronic illness
July 13, 2026By: Zainab Salam, Editor-in-Chief After years of dormancy, a few months ago, with strong encouragement from important people in my life, I went out on a date. As wonderful as dating can be for some, it feels so exhausting that…
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Books are too expensive
July 5, 2026By: Zainab Salam, Editor-in-Chief If you enjoy reading books, there’s a chance you wait impatiently for new book series installments or even long-awaited releases from your favourite authors. I know I do this a few times a year. Each time,…
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SFYou: Dr. Amyn Sajoo
June 29, 2026By: Zainab Salam, Editor-in-Chief with contributions from Petra Chase, Features Editor If you’re studying political science, international studies, or history at SFU, you’re likely to have had the pleasure of encountering this remarkable professor. Having taken a course previously instructed…
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I vow to always cherish our sponsorship deals
June 7, 2026By: Zainab Salam, Groom-in-Loading Dearly beloved, we’re gathered here today to join this couple in holy matrimony. Marriage is a beautiful union between these lovers, who cherish each other dearly. Please join hands and face each other. The groom begins: …
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Horoscope June 1–6
May 31, 2026By: Zainab Salam, Editor-in-Chief Cupid is on leave for quite some time (he’s reportedly on his honeymoon with Psyche — one that doesn’t seem to have an end date), so the planets decided to send in a substitute envoy instead.…
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The rivalry between The Ubyssey and The Peak
March 2, 2026By: Mason Mattu, Humour Editor A few weeks ago, The Peak’s staff attended NASH, Canada’s National Student Journalism Conference. While my colleagues went into this weekend with professional development in mind — I had one goal and one goal only.…
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Remembering Assata Shakur
February 17, 2026By: Zainab Salam, Opinions Editor Content warning: mentions of solitary confinement. Humans of all walks of life leave an imprint as they live. But once they’re gone, this imprint solidifies itself into a legacy. Assata Olugbala Shakur is one of…
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Supernatural shows worth watching and rewatching
January 27, 2026By: Zainab Salam, Opinions Editor If you find yourself yearning for stories that traverse the extramundane, I think you’ll find new worlds to explore in this list. These television shows combine humour with supernatural phenomena in superb storytelling. Blending the…
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The US’ attack on Venezuela violates international law
January 19, 2026By: Zainab Salam, Opinions Editor On January 3, I sat glued to my phone watching the videos of the US’ attack on Venezuela’s capital Caracas. That same day, Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces. While Maduro is a dictator…
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