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October 12, 2021
CLIMATE INJUSTICE
NEWS
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CLIMATE ADVOCACY RECAP
News Editor Nancy La
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News Writers Karissa Ketter and Yelin Gemma Lee
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October 12, 2021
SAFE SEX
PRETTY HURTS
OPINIONS
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DIVER(SEE)TY
Opinions Editor Lubaba Mahmud
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“Videogames are an amazing medium, when you are open to the range of experiences these virtual spaces can offer, you can make the most amazing discoveries and worthwhile friendships.” M AX KACZ M ARCZY K / / Vice-President Internal
HER OWN WORDS
Written by Zarena Zaidi
NEED TO KNOW, NEED TO GO
Artsy, local events to check out around the Lower Mainland VIRTUAL TOUR OF UNINVITED
HERE FOR LIFE
OPEN STUDIO
Oct. 12, 12:30 p.m. FREE Online
Oct. 15, 5:00 p.m. FREE with registration SFU Goldcorp
Oct. 16, 1:00 p.m. FREE Contemporary Art Gallery
McMichael Canadian Art Collection is holding a virtual tour of Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment, which showcases over 200 mixed media pieces. This event aims to raise awareness and appreciation for women of all backgrounds who led modern art movements across Canada. The tour will celebrate and provide commentary on the works of these revolutionary artists. Registration is required through Eventbrite.
SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs, in collaboration with Reel Causes, is hosting a free screening of Here For Life, an award-winning feature film created by cultural activists and artists Adrian Jackson and Andrea Luka Zimmerman. Here for Life first premiered in 2019, achieving great feats in the attempt to blur reality from performance. The film sheds light on the peculiar lives of 10 Londoners and a dog navigating the sociopolitical climate of their time. Registration for the event is available on SFU Woodward’s website.
Vancouver’s Contemporary Art Gallery is holding its first Open Studio session this fall with special guest Michelle Sound, a Cree and Métis artist, and an SFU alum. Sound creates unique pieces which aim to blend traditional and contemporary art techniques. She will be guiding participants through an exploration of mark-making, tape resist, and watercolour inspired by the zigzag paintings of Anishinaabe artist Charlene Vickers. Registration for the event can be accessed through Eventbrite.
“You Don’t Even Know Me” By Faouzia
“I Don’t Miss You at All” By FINNEAS
“Stars Are on Your Side” By Ross Copperman
HUMOUR
October 12, 2021
Unimportant Updates
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Humour Editor Carter Hemion
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humour@the-peak.ca
HUMOUR
October 12, 2021
ARIES — Mar 21–Apr 19
LIBRA — Sept 23–Oct 22
Well, we know you’re excited for Halloween and your ghostly spirit is at its peak, but turn down your party playlist this weekend because all your housemates have midterms coming up.
You have a mystery to solve. Maybe it’s just that one assignment you’re postponing until the last moment or a significant life decision? Find out what’s out of the ordinary and you might have a fun week.
TAURUS — Apr 20 –May 20
SCORPIO — Oct 23–Nov 21
We all can feel it . . . the doors are opening by themselves and something is creeping in. We all don’t see it but you’re the person who can protect everyone by double-checking doors and putting down those eight-legged creatures. How about you take some rest this week, you dependable human being.
Are you noticing awkward laughs, creaky floors, or bats outside? Maybe you just have a weird roommate or you live somewhere old, but just saying, look out for yourself.
GEMINI — May 21–Jun 20
SAGITTARIUS — Nov 22–Dec 21
I can tell you that you’re going to pull some uncanny pranks this year: draw scary faces on the mirror, put (fake) insects in your friends’ beds, or do whatever makes you feel lively.
Are you working hard or hardly working? Don’t pull another all-nighter this week, because the vampires want something to eat and we don’t want to lose another mate from university.
CANCER — Jun 21–Jul 22
CAPRICORN — Dec 22–Jan 19
Don’t you dare make all your housemates watch that horror movie, or you’ll all be hiding under the covers for the rest of the week. This may get you in bed, but you won’t get any sleep anyway.
You always wanted your housemates to do something fun together, right? Get them a set of embarrassing Halloween costumes to wear all week and you are good to go!
LEO — Jul 23–Aug 22
AQUARIUS — Jan 20 –Feb 18
You have been working way too hard for the last couple of months. Pat your back, get that jar of candies, and eat them all. And if you still feel like screaming because you’re dead inside, scream as loud as you can tonight.
You haven’t been as lively as you used to be, with everything that’s going around (it’s fair, to be honest). I’d recommend you rely on ghosts to help you get through the walls. Purchase a ouija board and visit an empty graveyard for some direction in life.
VIRGO — Aug 23–Sept 22
PISCES — Feb 19–Mar 20
Start putting some effort into your life. Even though everything seems dead, you need to try. Ask out that person you always wanted to; either you’re getting a new date or an answer, don’t let your lack of decision haunt you this week.
Go have some fun, you brainy kid. You’ve been stuck in the textbooks for long enough now; we know zombies love fried brains. Just fake a ghost incident and catch your friends shocked!
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Business Manager Yuri Zhou
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NOTICE
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