Written by: Zoe Vedova, Humour Editor The TA had snapped. “So, obviously no one did the readings. Again.” Her voice was slick as ice, creaking under the uncountable pressures of being a grad student in charge of a tutorial for a prof who never answers opinion. Seven of the 15 kids who were supposed to attend the tutorial glanced up from their phones, ready to atone for their lack of participation with an apologetic smile. Their guilty expressions immediately fell when they realized their TA had stood — no, was levitating above her table. The five glowing gems of the…
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Written by: Zoe Vedova HARBOUR CENTRE, B.C. – Describing the event as “utterly transformative,” 19-year-old Mark Townsend recalled how his lackluster, 5:30 p.m. history tutorial metamorphosed from a dreaded 50 minutes of awkward, stuttering opinions on course topics to a…
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Written by: Gabrielle McLaren and Zoe Vedova, Peak Editors Bard: When the academics of academia aren’t for you, you are destined to be a Bard. This character champions a C+ in all their classes, sprints late into midterms with headphones…
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By: Zoe Vedova, Humour Editor Theatre lights dim and comedian Chris Fleming struts out across the stage like a prehistoric emu who’s stumbled onto a fashion runway. Adorned in a purple velour jacket and indigo velvet pants that don’t quite…
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Written by: Zoe Vedova Everyone knows how the manifesto of the Curve God starts: THE CURVE GOD LOVES YOU! BUT ARE YOU PREPARED TO LOVE HIM BACK? SACRIFICE TO THE CURVE GOD AND THE CURVE GOD WILL SACRIFICE FOR YOU.…
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Written by: Zoe Vedova The SFSS exposes itself to the student body, and no one is enjoying the sight Burnaby, B.C. — A trembling first-year clings to the embrace of their second-year friend, the sleeve of their freshly purchased SFU…
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By: Winona Young, Zoe Vedova, Gabrielle McClaren F*ck Tinder: A Love Story [caption id="attachment_106377" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo courtesy of David Rodwin[/caption] F*ck Tinder is a one man show that centers around David Rodwin’s autobiographical foray into finding love on…
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By: Zoe Vedova The Olympics are a dazzling feat of globalization, one which inadvertently highlights global inequalities and discrimination. Though the host country’s tax dollars may funnel into dazzling spectacles of opening ceremonies and torch relays, the fanfare of Olympic…
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