News
Henry Tran Assistant News Editor
Amneet Mann / News Editor Henry Tran / Assistant News Editor
January 8, 2018 news@the-peak.ca
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INVITATION TO PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE PARCEL 20 – LIBERTY HOMES Liberty Homes is working with SFU Community Trust on a development proposal for Parcel 20 at UniverCity on Burnaby Mountain. The proposal consists of two residential towers at 14 and 20 storeys respectively, and 3-storey townhomes fronting University Crescent. The development will include 186 apartments and 14 townhomes. The design reflects sitespecific guidelines and the comprehensive development zoning for all lots in Phase 3 of UniverCity’s East Neighbourhood Plan. Liberty Homes will be holding a Public Open House to introduce the development proposal and gather feedback from the community. Date: Time: Location:
Wednesday January 24th, 2018 4:30pm to 6:30pm Lobby, SFU Community Trust Suite 130, 8960 University High St. Burnaby, BC
Amneet Mann / News Editor Henry Tran / Assistant News Editor
news@the-peak.ca
Opinions
Zach Siddiqui / Opinions Editor
January 8, 2018 opinions@the-peak.ca
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Opinions
Zach Siddiqui / Opinions Editor
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Alex Bloom / Arts Editor
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Leila Bonner SFU Student
Arts
January 15, 2018
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Andrew Ringer Sports Editor
Andrew Ringer / Sports Editor
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Sports
January 15, 2018
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Janis McMath / Humour Editor
humour@the-peak.ca
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Don’t speak to any family or friends you saw over the holiday for at least two weeks
Take holiday shows off your Netflix My List How the Grinch Stole Christmas? Remove. Office Christmas Party? Cancelled. The Holiday? Bye. Elf? No. I don’t care if it’s a 96 per cent match, watching a Christmas movie will only bring up painful, sparkly memories of the passed Christmas season.
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Avoid the colours red and green (especially together!)
The holiday season is a perfect time to see your family, extended relatives, and old friends, but after two weeks of forced family time — being smothered by dysfunction — it might be best to take some time apart and see other people for a little while . . . or just watch Netflix by yourself for an extended period.
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Write a letter of complaint to Santa Claus
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9 As a symbol of grieving and an upcoming season of darkness (aka: midterms — they’re closer than you think), take down all the sparkly and shiny things in your home. Seeing a Christmas tree or sparkling red and gold lights will only trigger memories of a . . . happier time . . .
8 It’s just like when you were a kid, except now you’re taking time to reflect on the presents you wanted and didn’t get, the dwindling funds in your bank account, and this miserable post-holiday feeling you can’t shake. Bonus points if it’s an actual handwritten letter.
This includes peppers in the produce section, M&Ms, Vincent Van Gogh’s Chair, traffic lights, lizards, glasses of red wine, Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc., and those little mint candies they sometimes give you with your bill in restaurants like The Old Spaghetti Factory.
Take down all decorations and lights
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Unfollow/unfriend those who insist on plastering social media with happy holiday photos This one is especially beneficial if you find yourself alone during this time. Social media is a horrible and depressing influence for the other eleven months of the year, but it’s especially bad during and after the jolly holiday.
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Focus on the next big holiday: Valentine’s Day! (or Reading Break!!!) If you’re a fan of Valentine’s Day, think of hearts, romantic dinners, chocolate, flowers, and spending time with someone you love. If you’re single, bitter about love (which, like, same), or just not into the holiday, let images of Netflix binges and no homework dance in your head.
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January 15, 2018 1. Pens and pencils
The BEST and WORST handouts SFU has to offer
Written by Zoe Vedova, SFU Student
Make the most of the free finds at Clubs Days!
A staple of student life, these classic writing utensils constitute a large per cent of giveaways. They offer great practical gain if you’re able to make instant snap judgements on their quality. No one needs another broken piece of plastic petrified in the layer of sediment at the bottom of their backpack, so noting if the pen nib is too small or the eraser is flimsily attached to the pencil before the volunteer even has time to push their mailing list is a crucial skill. Due to their prolificacy at SFU, you can afford to ditch the cheap ones.
2. Pins and stickers As SFU students, we stand in constant vigilance of anyone foolishly attempting to hand us things. While speed-walking from bus stops to lecture halls, our peripheral vision remains sharper than the NORAD defence line — ready to dodge and dive away from any flyer, brochure, or informational pamphlet directed our way. However, when it comes to Clubs Days, the plethora of free giveaways greatly outweighs the dangers of small talk. The freebies are just too enticing to ignore. To assist in maximizing efficiency and profit as you traverse the tables, here’s a compilation of the best and worst handouts SFU has to offer.
The unequivocal pinnacle of SFU’s free offerings. Pins and stickers are the holy grail of things to snatch off Clubs Days’ tables. Akin to pens and pencils, not all are created with the same level of creativity or quality. Approach prospects in the mindset of a honeybee, zeroing in on the shiny and the colourful. Don’t be afraid to wander over to unfamiliar majors or groups! You never know where you’ll find a treasure-trove of bright graphics declaring your political allegiance and personal values.
3. Condoms
Illustrated by Janis McMath
COMICS MYSTIC MAN 36: SPECIAL MAN EPISODE 2 by Reuben Newton
Watch my bag by Michelle Chiang
A truly versatile giveaway, promoting both safe sex and the opportunity for immature comic relief. Condoms and lube spread liberally across
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tables can be a novelty gag to drop in an unsuspecting friend’s bag or a useful pick-up for yourself. They are available all year round in the All Genders Resource Area in the Rotunda, so no need to panic if you get lucky after Clubs Days are over.
4. Candy The B+ finding of Clubs Days. A snack-size Kit Kat never disappoints, but candy is something you expect from anyone trying to lure you into their pre-scripted spiel. With a touch of sleight of hand, Clubs Days can turn into the unofficial Halloween of the New Year. There’s a fantastic variety of candy offered at Clubs Days, so even the pickiest of candy scavengers can come away a winner. Everyone can come out with a nice handful of treats stuffed away in their pockets for a quick pick-me-up when their blood sugar hits a low halfway through lecture. You can force yourself to stay awake with the reward of an Aero bar half melted in its packaging! However, danger lurks around candy . . . if any c=lub member plans on holding a single Werther’s Original hostage until you like their group’s page on Facebook, cut your losses right away — the next table will have something better. Whether you follow through on your New Year’s resolution and join a sports team, or just show up to rake in the free goods, enjoy and forage for giveaways responsibly.
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Yuri Zhou / Business Manager
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NOTICES
The Peak Publication Society Board of Directors will have its first meeting of the spring semester on Monday, January 29 at 3:30 p.m. in MBC 2900. All future meetings will be held at 3:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month in the The Peak offices.
SFPIRG Fee Refunds. Jan 29 - Feb 1, 12-4pm in the SFPIRG Office, TC326 in the Rotunda. Bring student card, proof of payment & registration for semester. More info at www.sfpirg.ca.