Zainab Salam
Lessons on grief from Día de los Muertos
October 26, 2026Grief is a difficult emotion to process. It’s not something you can fully move on from; it often lingers within and shows up in waves. There is no expiration date to grief. I lost my father to cancer 12 years ago. I had celebrated my 15th birthday less than a month before his passing. I still remember the awareness that had cemented itself within every corner of my body as I walked to the bakery to purchase my own birthday cake; my mom was busy taking care of my dad. But it would be more accurate to say that she…
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IndigiNews seeks funding to continue coverage of syilx Okanagan Nation
October 12, 2026IndigiNews is an online, independent, “Indigenous-run newsroom” that focuses on Indigenous communities “in the Okanagan Valley, Vancouver Island, and the surrounding areas.” The outlet shares on their website that they are “committed to decolonizing journalism and strengthening Indigenous media ecosystems.” …
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SFU announces changes to parking policy on campus
September 20, 2026On September 1, several revisions to SFU’s parking lots and service areas policies took effect. The university made notable changes, including designating separate areas for permit parking users and visitors, hourly parkers, and Flexpass users in the north and east…
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A DNA test alone doesn’t make you Indigenous
September 20, 2026Since 2019, the MIT Technology Review notes that “more than 26 million consumers had added their DNA to four leading commercial ancestry and health databases,” including AncestryDNA and 23andMe. The increased popularity of DNA testing means more people are likely…
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Meet the masthead: Introducing our team
September 7, 2026Abbey Perley spent two of three years at The Peak as production editor. She’s returned to assistant production editor for her last two semesters before taking on the world with a degree in Interactive Arts and Technology. Asked about how…
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Opinions-in-Dialogue: Accessibility in journalism
July 26, 2026Journalism 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,…
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Reflections on dating as a person with chronic illness
July 13, 2026After 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 I seldom do. Dating…
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Books are too expensive
July 5, 2026If 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, I’m overwhelmed by the…
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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, 2026Dearly 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: My sweet love, the…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
For advertising inquiries: [email protected]
For promotional inquiries: [email protected]