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SFU is the place to propose to your shorty
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November 20, 2023
IMMIGRATION EASE
BorderPass lists expectations and provides legal services for students to put their best foot forward. J OS H G R E E N · B O R D E R PAS S CO - FO U N D E R
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News Editor Karissa Ketter · News Writers Eden Chipperfield and Olivia Sherman · news@the-peak.ca
TESTING SAVES LIVES
We live in a society where drug users are consistently demonized and attacked and marginalized. DANA LAR S E N G E T YO U R D R U G S T EST E D
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November 20, 2023
CELEBRATING CULTURE
This bill is an opportunity to recognize our Ukrainian heritage and provide opportunities for learning and celebration each year. S E NATO R STAN KU TC H E R
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We have to do what we can, sometimes against all odds, because the alternative is despair. PAYAM AK H AVAN IN T E R N AT IO N A L H U M A N R IG H TS LAWY E R
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You can’t show somebody who you were once and your history has gone. You’re the only one who remembers. ANO NY MOUS RE SPO N SE
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November 20, 2023
LIMITED PLAYBACK
Since there is only a limited amount of runtime for these shorter series, there is not much content to be viewed when series are popular, which leaves even less money for actors.
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Opinions Editor Michelle Young · opinions@the-peak.ca
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Disabled people are just as worthy of every opportunity in life as able-bodied people are.
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Arts & Culture Editor Petra Chase · arts@the-peak.ca
November 20, 2023
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Sports Editor Isabella Urbani · Sports Writer Kaja Antic · sports@the-peak.ca
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November 20, 2023
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
HOME Tuesday, November 21: women’s basketball vs. Minnesota State Moorhead at West Gym at 2:00 p.m. · Free admission to the game. · The women’s team went 0–3 at their first tournament of the season. Friday, November 24: hockey vs. Okanagan Lakers at Bill Copeland Sports Centre at 7:00 p.m. · SFU lost their last match against Okanagan 6–3. AWAY Friday, November 24: men’s basketball vs. Regis (Colorado) at 4:00 p.m. · The men’s team went 0–3 and 1–1 at their first two tournaments of the season. Friday, November 24: women’s basketball vs. Concordia (California) at 1:00 p.m. · The women’s team is 1–1 all-time against Concordia; SFU lost to Concordia last season 90–86. Saturday, November 25: men’s basketball vs. Metro State of Denver at 2:00 p.m. · Last game before the men’s team play their first divisional opponent of the season. Saturday, November 25: women’s basketball vs. Point Loma Nazarene (California) at 12:00 p.m · The women’s team is 1–2 all-time against Point Loma Nazarene; SFU lost the last meetup 68–65. Saturday, November 25: hockey vs. Long Island University at 4:00 p.m. · SFU lost their last game 3–1 against Div. 1 school, Robert Morris. Sunday, November 26: hockey vs. Arcadia University at 4:00 p.m. · Last away game before SFU returns for their first home game since September 23.
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Humour Editor C Icart · humour@the-peak.ca
November 20, 2023
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I S H IRING Assistant Production Editor Responsible for designing engaging and consistent page layouts for print issues of The Peak. Strong knowledge of basic print design principles, and familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required. 10–15hrs/week · $264 weekly stipend Individuals identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQ2IA+, GNC, neurodiverse, and/or from any additional marginalized community are strongly encouraged to apply.
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